The Hindu Editorial (Signs and substance) – Feb 27, 2020

President Donald Trump’s India visit can easily be cleaved into two separate parts: the symbolism of the joint rally with Prime Minister Narendra Modi,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Signs and substance) – Feb 27, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Signs and substance) – Feb 27, 2020:

substance (noun) – significant subject, important matter/content, valid message.
leverage (verb) – use, make use of, utilize (to maximum gain).
rapport (noun) – affinity, link/bond, close/special relationship, mutual understanding.
clinch (verb) – secure, settle, confirm/conclude, close (a deal).
cleave (verb) – split, divide, lay open, bisect/separate into two.
symbolism (noun) – symbolic meaning to something (facts).
rally (noun) – gathering, assembly, meeting (to show support for a cause).
bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
the former (noun) – (denoting) the first-mentioned; the first one of two things that have been mentioned.
address (noun) – a formal speech/talk/discourse.
reflect (verb) – indicate, show, display, represent.
unprecedented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
admiration (noun) – approval, regard, respect.
credit with (verb) – be accredited with, be recognized as, be held responsible for.
compliment (verb) – praise, commend, speak highly of, express admiration for.
endorsement (noun) – support, backing, approval.
please (verb) – satisfy, gratify, make happy, make someone feel good.
count (noun) – a point for discussion or consideration.
arson (noun) – setting fire intentionally to damage/destroy public properties, particularly buildings.
briefing (noun) – information, directions, guidelines.
concrete (adjective) – definite, specific, conclusive.
memorandum of understanding (MoU) (noun) – a formal (written) agreement between two or more parties indicating an intended common line of action.
Letter of Cooperation (noun) – a written agreement between one or more parties who are participants in a project or activity that usually requires the pooling of resources in order to accomplish a particular goal.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) (noun) – Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state, at about -260° Fahrenheit (-162.2° C), for shipping and storage.
language (noun) – speech, communication, (verbal) expression, articulation.
hegemony (noun) – leadership, dominance, authority.
broach (verb) – put forward, bring up, raise/introduce.
militarisation (noun) – the process by which a society organizes itself for military conflict and violence.
counter (verb) – respond to, contradict, negate.
strive (verb) – try hard, attempt, aim, make an effort.
course (phrase) – plan of action, course of action, method of working, line of action; “set a course for” generally means to set/point the direction in which the ship/airplane should travel.
backing (noun) – support, help, assistance.
anticipated (adjective) – expected, predicted.
elusive (adjective) – difficult to find, difficult to achieve; indistinct/intangible.