The Hindu Editorial (​​A long list) – Jul 21, 2025

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The Hindu Editorial (​A long list) – Jul 21, 2025:

1. designation (noun) – classification, identification, classing, labelling, listing, tagging.
2. The Resistance Front (TRF) (noun) – a terrorist outfit emerged on the militancy landscape of Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre abrogated the provisions of Article 370 in 2019. It is backed by the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba militant group.
3. designate (verb) – classify, identify, label, list, tag.
4. claim responsibility (collocation) – to say publicly that you are responsible for something.
5. Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) (noun) – It is a designation used by the U.S. Secretary of State for non-U.S.-based organizations that engage in, or have the capability and intent to engage in, terrorist activities threatening the security of U.S. nationals or the national security (including defense, foreign relations, or economic interests) of the United States.
6. Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) (noun) – It is an individual or entity that the U.S. Department of the Treasury (through its Office of Foreign Assets Control – OFAC) has designated under the authority of Executive Order 13224 (issued after the September 11, 2001 attacks) as being involved in terrorist activity or support for terrorism.
7. development (noun) – turn of events, incident, situation, circumstance, occurrence, happening.
8. undergird (verb) – support, uphold, bolster, underpin, reinforce, strengthen.
9. timely (adjective) – prompt, well timed, at the right time, opportune, appropriate.
10. The US Department of State OR State Department (noun) – an executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for the country’s foreign policy and relations.
11. acknowledge (verb) – accept, recognize, realize.
12. severity (noun) – seriousness, brutality, cruelty, intensity.
13. front (noun) – cover-up, screen, false front.
14. proxy (noun) – representative; deputy, substitute. (proxy war means war through a representative/agent).
15. claim (verb) – assert, state, affirm.
16. render (verb) – make, cause to be/become
17. defunct (adjective) – no longer in existence, expired, discontinued, inoperative, non-functioning.
18. mastermind (verb) – initiate, organize, coordinate, mobilize, stage, engineer, orchestrate, choreograph.
19. keep out of (phrasal verb) – to avoid or prevent involvement in something.
20. UN Security Council (UNSC) (noun) – it is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, charged with ensuring international peace and security. 
21. resolution (noun) – a formal decision taken at a meeting with the help of a vote; motion, proposal.
22. resolution (noun) – a form in which a legislative body expresses an opinion or a purpose with respect to a given matter or topic (that is temporary in nature).
23. UN resolution (noun) – United Nations resolution is formal expression of the opinion or will of United Nations organs. It is a decision or declaration voted on by all member states of the United Nations and it usually requires a simple majority (50 percent of all votes plus one) to pass. Although any UN body can issue resolutions, in practice most resolutions are issued by the Security Council or the General Assembly.
24. condemn (verb) – denounce, criticize, censure, castigate, hit out at, discredit, find fault with, slam.
25. apparently (adverb) – supposedly, seemingly, reportedly, allegedly, professedly, ostensibly, purportedly. ​
26. at someone’s behest (phrase) – If something is done at someone’s behest, it is done because they have ordered or requested it.
27. concurrence (noun) – agreement, consensus, general opinion/view, common consent.
28. P-5 nations (noun) – the Security Council has five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States – collectively known as the P5.
29. 1267 Committee (noun) – It is a United Nations Security Council committee responsible for overseeing global sanctions on individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaida, ISIL (ISIS), and other terrorist groups
30. 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.
31. trans-national (adjective) – involving/relating to two/more countries.
32. pursuit (noun) – quest, search; activity.
33. administration (noun) – government, regime.
34. put into perspective (phrase) – to compare something with a similar thing to give a better idea; to access the true importance of something
35. counter (verb) – contradict, dispute, argue against, confront.
36. narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal, account, description, statement.
37. conflict (noun) – war, warfare, armed conflict, military action, armed clash.
38. U.S. Secretary of State (noun) – A member of the executive branch of the federal government of the United States and the head of the U.S. Department of State. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser.
39. claim (noun) – allegation, assertion, affirmation, contention.
40. negotiate (verb) – discuss terms, hold talks, discuss a settlement, talk, try to reach a compromise.
41. ceasefire (noun) – a negotiated agreement that will be accompanied by other associated commitments to de-escalate the fighting; a temporary stoppage of war, truce, armistice.
42. truce (noun) – an ad-hoc (temporary/makeshift) arrangement, arrived at by the combatants (fighters), to pause the fighting. Temporary cessation/suspension (of hostilities); A deal to stop fighting for a certain time.
43. cessation of hostilities (phrase) – it means that the combatants are willing to stop fighting and to restrain their forces.
44. avert (verb) – prevent, stop, avoid.
45. ties (noun) – association, relationship, bond, connection.
46. leverage (noun) – influence, power, authority, weight, sway, control, dominance.
47. equivalence (noun) – equality, uniformity, sameness, levelness, evenness.
48. endorse (verb) – support, uphold, affirm, confirm.
49. unprecedented (adjective) – not done or experienced before.
50. clear the picture (phrase) – it means to remove confusion, uncertainty, or doubt about a situation by providing clear information/explanation.
51. bring into question (phrase) – to cause doubts/disbeliefs about something.
52. willing (adjective) – ready, prepared, inclined, eager, keen.
53. put pressure on (phrase) – to try to influence or persuade one to do something or act a certain way; pressurize. 
54. hold out (phrasal verb) – to offer a feeling of hope; offer a chance/hope.
55. fast-track (verb) – increase or step up the progress of something.
56. extradition (noun) – the action of surrendering/handing over a fugitive (a person who has escaped from being confined/accused of a crime) from one jurisdiction to another by mutual agreements between the two countries. Synonyms include deportation, handover, and expulsion. ​
57. listing (noun) – designation.
58. recommit (verb) – commit again
59. objective (noun) – target, intention, purpose, goal/aim.
60. given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
61. lie in (verb) – exist, be present.
62. credibly (adverb) – convincingly, believably, plausibly, probably, likely.
63. diplomatic (adjective) – tactful, sensitive, subtle, delicate; consular, foreign-policy.

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