Unseemly spat – The Hindu (Dec 28, 2017)

Unseemly spat – The Hindu (Dec 28, 2017)

The meeting in Islamabad between former naval commander Kulbhushan Jadhav and his family should have been a sign that India and Pakistan are able to adhere to….. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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1. unseemly (adjective) – improper, inappropriate, undignified.
2. spat (noun) – argument or quarrel for nothing.
3. adhere to (verb) – follow/obey, abide by, conform to.
4. espionage (noun) – spying, undercover work, infiltration.
5. bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
6. deteriorate (verb) – worsen, get worse, decline.
7. sham (noun) – pretence, fake/fraud, fiction.
8. consular (adjective) – relating to the consul or consulate in a foreign city.
9. on hold (phrase) – postpone, defer, delay.
10. humanitarian (adjective) – compassionate, humane, civilized.
11. gaggle (noun) – group, crowd, gang (a disorderly one).
12. hostile (adjective) – opposing/aggressive, confrontational/combative.
13. hurl (verb) – throw, pitch; direct/utter (vehemently).
14. undignified (adjective) – shameful, demeaning, embarrassing.
15. crass (adjective) – stupid, insensitive, mindless.
16. frisk (verb) – (body) search, check, inspect (for hidden weapons/drugs other items) by an official.
17. attire (noun) – clothes, garments, dress.
18. obscure (verb) – hide, conceal, cover/mask.
19. egregious (adjective) – extremely bad; shocking.
20. insensitivity (noun) – lack of awareness, lack of concern, not caring about others’ feelings.
21. denominational (adjective) – factional, partisan.
22. tinge (noun) – trace, note, impression.
23. blunder (noun) – mistake, error, fault, inaccuracy.
24. diplomat (noun) – ambassador, envoy, emissary/consul.
25. South Block (noun) – The Secretariat Building (consists North & South Block) or Central Secretariat is where the Cabinet Secretariat is housed, which administers the Government of India. The South Blockhouses the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of External Affairs.
26. coerce (verb) – pressure, force, compel.
27. persuade (verb) – convince, influence, induce.
28. inhumanity (noun) – cruelty, harshness, brutality.
29. imprudence (noun) – unwiseness, carelessness, recklessness.
30. face-saver (noun) – something which protecting/maintaining one’s reputation, credibility, or dignity.

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