The Hindu Editorial (Towards war’s end) – Aug 01, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Towards war’s end) – Aug 01, 2018

Talks between representatives of Syria’s Kurdish rebels and President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Damascus bring a ray of hope to… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Towards war’s end) – Aug 01, 2018.

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portend (verb) – foretell, presage, augur.
a ray of hope (phrase) – something which gives a slight hope in a difficult situation.
decentralised (adjective) – relating to transfer of the power/control of a department/government from a single place to other locations.
outbreak (noun) – start/beginning; eruption, sudden appearance.
refrain from (verb) – abstain, desist/hold back, stop oneself.
stronghold (noun) – fortress, fort, castle.
consolidate (verb) – strengthen, reinforce, fortify.
autonomous (adjective) – self-governing/ruling, independent, sovereign.
chunk of (noun) – a significant amount of.
rebellion (noun) – uprising, revolt, insurgence.
mediated (adjective) – arbitrated, conciliated, moderated.
jihadist (noun) – (in Islam) a person who is with radical views & supports jihad (jihad can be translated as holy war; jihad also means struggling or striving and it allows the use of force if there is no peaceful alternative).
militia (noun) – armed forces, military unit, soldiery (from the civil population to support main forces).
offensive (noun) – attack/assault, onslaught; movement.
best-case scenario (noun) – any situation which could not be any better; the best possible outcome.

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