The Hindu Editorial (Changed reality) – Jun 22, 2026
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- reality (noun) – the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them; truth, actuality, real life, fact.
- dependence (noun) – reliance, dependency, subjection, vulnerability.
- Strait of Hormuz (proper noun) – a narrow, strategically important waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, functioning as a critical chokepoint through which roughly a fifth of the world’s traded oil flows daily.
- rise to power (phrase) – to attain a position of significant authority, dominance, or control; ascend to dominance, attain power, gain control, come to power.
- on the strength of (phrase) – on the basis of or relying upon something; based on, relying on, thanks to, by virtue of.
- economy (noun) – the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services; financial system, wealth, financial state.
- by extension (phrase) – used when you want to mention something because it is connected to something else; therefore also, consequently, as a result.
- trade (noun) – the action of buying and selling goods and services; commerce, buying and selling, dealing, business.
- historically (adverb) – with reference to past events; in the past, traditionally, previously, formerly.
- such as (phrase) – for example, for instance, like, namely.
- economic prosperity (noun) – a condition in which the economy is thriving, characterized by high income, employment, and overall wealth; financial success, wealth, affluence, boom.
- maritime (adjective) – connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity; naval, marine, nautical, oceanic.
- dominance (noun) – power and influence over others; supremacy, superiority, control, authority.
- reflect (verb) – show, display, demonstrate, indicate, reveal.
- geopolitical (adjective) – relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors; strategic, global, international.
- position (noun) – status, standing, posture, rank.
- yet (conjunction) – but at the same time, or in spite of that; nevertheless, however, nonetheless, still.
- seafarer (noun) – a person who regularly travels by sea; a sailor; mariner, navigator, seaman.
- foreign exchange (noun) – the currency of other countries; international currency, forex, foreign currency.
- face (verb) – to confront or deal with a difficult situation; encounter, experience, tackle, confront.
- piracy (noun) – the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; maritime robbery, hijacking, sea theft.
- tension (noun) – friction, strain, unease, hostility.
- conflict (noun) – dispute, clash, struggle, warfare.
- strategic (adjective) – relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them; crucial, critical.
- waterway (noun) – a river, canal, or other route for travel by water; navigable water, shipping channel, marine route.
- consequential (adjective) – following as a result or effect; important, significant, major, resulting.
- sanction (noun) – official orders or penalties taken against a country in order to make it obey international law; penalties, embargoes, boycotts, restrictions.
- leverage (verb) – to use something to maximum advantage; utilize, exploit, capitalize on, make the most of.
- expose (verb) – reveal, uncover, lay bare, manifest.
- vulnerability (noun) – weakness, defenselessness, susceptibility, fragility.
- disruption (noun) – interruption, interference, obstruction, breakdown.
- energy flow (noun) – the continuous movement, transit, or transportation of energy resources (such as oil and natural gas) from producing regions to consuming markets globally; energy supply, fuel transit, energy movement, resource distribution.
- impose (verb) – to force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place; inflict, thrust, dictate, enforce.
- cost (noun) – a penalty or loss incurred; price, expense, toll, loss.
- far beyond (phrase) – way past, significantly exceeding, well over, much more than.
- battlefield (noun) – war zone, combat zone, front line, theater of war.
- consequence (noun) – outcome, repercussion, ramification, aftermath.
- appear (verb) – to seem; look, seem to be, have the appearance of.
- play a significant role (phrase) – to have an important or major effect on something; be instrumental, contribute heavily, influence, matter.
- shape (verb) – to determine the nature of; have a major influence on; influence, determine.
- perspective (noun) – point of view, viewpoint, standpoint, outlook.
- stake (noun) – a share or an interest in an enterprise or situation; interest, involvement, investment, concern.
- secure (verb) – to succeed in obtaining or achieving something, especially with difficulty; obtain, acquire, gain, procure.
- strategic gain (noun) – an advantage or benefit acquired that serves a long-term geopolitical or economic objective; tactical advantage, geopolitical benefit.
- despite (preposition) – without being affected by; in spite of; notwithstanding, regardless of, undeterred by.
- inflict (verb) – to cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something; impose, force, deal out, mete out.
- even as (phrase) – at the very same time as; exactly when, while, at the same moment.
- cast a shadow over (phrase) – to make a situation less hopeful; disappoint, let down, discourage, disillusion, demoralize.
- Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) (proper noun) – an Iranian government agency mandated to authorize, regulate, and oversee maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
- set up (phrasal verb) – to establish or organize something (like a business, institution, or system); establish, initiate, create, found.
- sole (adjective) – one and only; exclusive, single, solitary, lone.
- authority (noun) – governing body, administration, agency, board.
- handle (verb) – manage, deal with, take care of, tackle.
- transit (noun) – the carrying of people, goods, or materials from one place to another; transport, transportation, movement, passage.
- memorandum of understanding (MoU) (noun) – a formal agreement between two or more parties outlining the terms and details of a mutual understanding; agreement, pact, treaty, accord.
- envisage (verb) – foresee, predict, forecast, envision.
- lift (verb) – to remove or end a restriction, blockade, or sanction; cancel, withdraw, revoke, repeal.
- serve (verb) – assist, help, benefit, support.
- mandate (verb) – to give official permission or instruction to do something; require, instruct, direct, order.
- talk (noun) – formal discussions; negotiations, dialogue, consultations.
- maritime administration (noun) – the management, regulation, and oversight of shipping, ports, and navigational activities at sea; naval oversight, maritime governance, shipping regulation.
- vessel (noun) – a ship or large boat; ship, boat, craft, carrier.
- transit (verb) – to pass across or through an area; pass through, travel through, cross, traverse.
- strait (noun) – a narrow passage of water connecting two larger areas of water; channel, inlet, narrows.
- toll (noun) – a charge payable for permission to use a particular bridge, road, or waterway; fee, charge, tariff, levy.
- framework (noun) – structure, system.
- result in (phrasal verb) – to cause a particular situation to happen; cause, bring about, lead to, prompt.
- transit fee (noun) – a monetary charge applied for the passage of goods, vehicles, or vessels through a specific route or jurisdiction; passage charge, crossing toll, routing levy.
- account for (phrasal verb) – to take into consideration; constitute, make up, comprise, form, represent.
- decisive (adjective) – crucial, critical, significant, conclusive.
- stakeholder (noun) – a person or group with an interest or concern in something, especially a business or policy; interested party, participant, investor.
- absence (noun) – non-existence, lack, non-presence, deficiency.
- credible (adjective) – convincing; trustworthy, reliable, dependable, plausible.
- contingency plan (noun) – a proactive strategy that describes the course of actions or steps the management of an organization (or the leadership of a government) needs to take in response to a potential negative event or situation (such as an economic recession, pandemic, natural disaster, terrorist attack & etc.,) that might happen in the future
- eventuality (noun) – a possible event or outcome; possibility, likelihood, case, circumstance.
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) (noun) – a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases used predominantly as fuel for heating and cooking appliances.
- rely heavily on (phrase) – to depend to a great extent on someone or something; depend greatly, lean heavily, bank on, count heavily on.
- move through (phrase) – traverse, navigate, proceed through, pass along.
- limited (adjective) – restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, restricted, constrained.
- fleet (noun) – a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together or under the same ownership; convoy, squadron.
- Indian-flagged (adjective) – India-registered.
- carrier (noun) – a company or vessel that transports goods or people; transporter, conveyor, freighter, ship.
- tightly (adverb) – strictly, rigorously, firmly, densely.
- scheduled (adjective) – planned, timetabled, arranged, organized.
- supply chain (noun) – the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity; logistical network, distribution system, procurement network.
- long-term (adjective) – occurring over or relating to a long period of time; lasting, enduring, prolonged, extended.
- cavern (noun) – a large underground cave or chamber, often used to store strategic reserves like oil or gas; large cave, underground chamber, vault.
- reassess (verb) –re-evaluate, review, reconsider, rethink.
- pursue (verb) – to follow or engage in a course of action; engage in, follow, conduct, carry out.
- strategy (noun) – a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim.
- strengthen (verb) – reinforce, fortify, bolster, consolidate.
- infrastructure (noun) – the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise; framework, base, foundation, facilities.
- draw lessons from (phrase) – to learn from a past experience or event in order to avoid making the same mistakes in the future; learn, understand, reflect.
- crisis (noun) – emergency, disaster, catastrophe, emergency.
- diversify (verb) – vary, branch out, expand, enlarge.
- corridor (noun) – a belt of land linking two other areas or following a road or river; route, passage, pathway, channel.
- strategic partnership (noun) – a long-term, mutually beneficial security and economic relationship between two nations or entities; strategic alliance, geopolitical pact.
- Chabahar (proper noun) – Iran’s only oceanic port, located in the Sistan-Balochistan province on the Gulf of Oman, serving as a critical strategic transit hub for India.
- offer (verb) – provide, give, present.
- precisely (adverb) – in exact terms; without vagueness; exactly, absolutely, accurately, strictly.
- give up on (phrasal verb) – to abandon hope or faith in someone or something; abandon, stop trying, surrender, forsake.
- no longer (phrase) – not anymore; in the past but not now; not any more.
- necessity (noun) – the fact of being required or indispensable; essential, requirement, prerequisite, imperative.
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