The Hindu Editorial (China’s block) – Mar 15, 2019

China’s decision to block the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist at the UN Security Council is both a setback to… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (China’s block) – Mar 15, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (China’s block) – Mar 15, 2019:

persuasive (adjective) – convincing, compelling, effective/powerful.
diplomacy (noun) – international politics, foreign affairs, foreign policy.
setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, issue.
reality check (phrase) – something which helps us to see a situation with the real facts than ideas, concepts, hopes & etc.
reach out (phrasal verb) – contact someone for help/assistance/cooperation.
dossier (noun) – report/file, case history, case study.
sanctions (noun) – action taken, or an order given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
foil (verb) – thwart, prevent, obstruct.
veto (verb) – reject, rule out, dismiss.
veto (noun) – rejection, declination, dismissal.
align oneself with (phrase) – give support to, form an alliance with, join up/combine with.
emanate (verb) – originate/stem from, come out, emerge.
regrettable (adjective) – undesirable, unfortunate, disappointing.
condemnable (adjective) – objectionable, unjustifiable, reprehensible.
fait accompli (noun) – (from French) an accomplished fact, something that has already occurred and cannot be changed.
confront (verb) – challenge, square up to, oppose/resist.
persuade (verb) – convince, influence, coax/prompt.
by means of (phrase) – using/utilizing, employing, through, as a result of.
coercion (noun) – force, pressure, enforcement.
concerted (adjective) – strenuous, vigorous, forceful/intense.
counterproductive (adjective) – harmful, damaging, dangerous/destructive.
punitive (adjective) – disciplinary, corrective, retributive.
incentive (noun) – stimulus, impetus/boost; payment/concession (made to motive someone).
lose sight of (phrase) – pay no attention to, fail to consider, be lax about.
unencumbered (adjective) – not having any problem/difficulty; unaffected by, clear of.
leverage (noun) – influence, power, authority/dominance.