The Hindu Editorial (Widening Gulf) – Dec 17, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Widening Gulf) – Dec 17, 2018

Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani’s decision to stay away from the December 9 Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Riyadh is the latest reminder of the growing disunity among the Gulf countries. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Widening Gulf) – Dec 17, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Widening Gulf) – Dec 17, 2018:

gulf (noun) – division/divergence, separation, difference.
stay away from (phrasal verb) – evade, avoid, dodge.
blockade (noun) – barricade, barrier (obstruction of supply of essential goods and others to an area).
bloc (noun) – alliance, association, union.
the consulate (noun) – embassy; the building where a consul lives and works.
reconciliation (noun) – reunion, resolution, compromise.
defiant (noun) – uncooperative, non-compliant, confrontational/challenging.
cartel (noun) – a group of manufacturers/businesses fixing a high price to avoid competition and to make more money.
snub (noun) – rebuff, insult, repulse/humiliation.
embargo (noun) – prohibition, ban, restriction.
go down (phrasal verb) – be successful, have an impact, triumph.
step up (phrasal verb) – increase, accelerate, quicken.
cut ties with (phrase) – to end/discontinue relationship with.
intra- (prefix) – within.
quarrel (noun) – argument, difference of opinion, conflict.
dampen (verb) – decrease, diminish/lessen, reduce.
ghost of one’s former/old self (phrase) – something/someone which is weaker/ in worse condition than before.
customary (adjective) – usual, normal, ordinary.
emphasise (verb) – draw attention to, highlight, make a point of.
communique (noun) – official communication, press release, bulletin.
address (verb) – attend to, tackle, deal with,.
state of affairs (phrase) – condition, circumstances, situation.