The Hindu Editorial (Easing tensions) – Aug 29, 2018

Amid rising global trade tensions, there are some signs to hope that all is not lost. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Easing tensions) – Aug 29, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Easing tensions) – Aug 29, 2018:

bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
wind down (phrasal verb) – bring to a end, wind up, diminish/lessen.
trade war (noun) – a condition in which a country increase tariffs on foreign goods and impose quota restrictions to restrict other countries’ trade.
all is not lost (phrase) – it means there is still hope (for a positive result/outcome).
breakthrough (noun) – progress, development, advancement.
concession (noun) – compromise, adjustment, modification.
renegotiation (noun) – a process of negotiating again to modify or reconstruct previous/existing trade terms.
aftermath (noun) – consequence, result/outcome, repercussion.
junk (verb) – throw away, discard, abandon/shed.
tripartite (adjective) – involving three parties.
rally (verb) – increase, recover, improve (from a fall).
composite index (noun) – a combination of indexes intended to measure the overall performance over time.
ride on (phrasal verb) – depend on, count on, rely on.
tit for tat (adjective) – relating to/denoting an action done in retaliation/revenge.
draw to a close (phrase) – a conclusion or ending; very nearly.
join hands (phrase) – work together.
retaliatory tariff (noun) – another name for punitive tariff; An extra tariff/tax that a country charges on import goods from another country to punish the another country for charging tax on its own export goods.
resort to (verb) – depend on, count on; have recourse to.
forefront (noun) – vanguard, leading position, driving force.
protectionist (adjective) – relating to the use of tariff and non-tariff restrictions on imports to protect domestic producers from foreign competition.
double_down (phrasal verb) – to be more firm & resolute on something (decided) even if that might be a risky choice.
spur (verb) – motivate, encourage, stimulate.
deprive (verb) – deny/prevent a person from having something.
abstain from (verb) – stop from, refrain, hold back.
regime (noun) – system.

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