The Hindu Editorial (Ending the impasse) – Jul 16, 2021

India’s relations with China have been in deep freeze for over a year. The crisis on the LAC remains unresolved, and tens of thousands of soldiers from both sides still remain deployed in forward areas. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Ending the impasse) – Jul 16, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Ending the impasse) – Jul 16, 2021:

impasse (noun) – deadlock, stalemate, checkmate, stand-off.
ties (noun) – association, relationship, bond, connection.
put something behind one (phrase) – forget about something, pay no heed to something, ignore.
distrust (noun) – mistrust, suspicion, lack of trust.
freeze (noun) – suspension, hold/halt, standstill.
Line of Actual Control (LAC) (noun) – the de-facto (effective) border between India and China. The LAC is a 4,057-km border running through three areas-Western (Ladakh, Ladakh (Kashmir)), middle (Uttarakhand, Himachal), and eastern (Sikkim, Arunachal).
unresolved (adjective) – unsettled, undetermined, pending.
deploy (verb) – (of troops) move into position, position, station, post, place.
forward area (noun) – an area in proximity/close to combat.
backdrop (noun) – situation, scenario, context.
counterpart (noun) – someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another; equivalent, equal, fellow.
Dushanbe (proper noun) – The capital of Tajikistan.
in the aftermath of (phrase) – as a consequence of, as a result of.
aftermath (noun) – consequences, effects, results, repercussions.
Valley (noun) – a low area between hills or mountains typically with a river running through it. Valley is a metonym of Jammu & Kashmir in this context (Metonym is used as an alternative for something else with which it is closely related/associated).
tinderbox (noun) – The word ‘tinder’ is normally used to refer to any highly inflammable object material, like dry grass, wood, straw, etc. that can be used to start a fire quickly. Tinderbox is a small metal box that contained a tinder and all the other things required to light a fire. It (figuratively) means something catches fire & burn down very quickly.
artillery (noun) – a military branch that uses big guns, heavy weapons, cannons.
height (noun) – mountain top, peak, pinnacle; a high place or area.
range (noun) – a series of mountains in a line.
pave the way for (phrase) – clear the way for, make preparations for, put things in order for.
disengage (verb) – withdraw, pull out, leave, move out, retreat (of military troops from an area of conflict).
put in place (phrase) – establish, set up, create/form.
patrol (verb) – keep guard, keep watch, keep a vigil on.
patrol (noun) – vigil, guard, watch, monitoring.
Depsang (plains) (noun) – The Depsang plains lie south of DBO (Daulat Beg Oldie post) in a strategic area that the military calls Sub-Sector North (SSN). DBO is the country’s northernmost outpost where India operates an advanced landing ground to support its forward military deployments. The Depsang Plains are large plains that are suitable for driving armoured carriers, artillery and mechanised units, which is unusual at the height of about 17,000 feet above sea level. The Depsang plains are strategically important as it provides a flat surface amid the mountainous terrain which can be used by either of the two countries to launch a military offensive, similar to the Spanggur Gap in the Chushul sub-sector.
hot springs (noun) – Hot Springs (Kyam) is the location of an Indian border checkpost operated by Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in the Chang Chenmo River valley in Ladakh near the disputed border with China. It is so named because there is a hot spring at this location. (hot spring is generally a spring (well head) with water at temperatures substantially higher than the air temperature of the surrounding region).
readout (noun) – an official statement summing up the main points of a meeting/phone call between two leaders.
call for (phrasal verb) – require, publicly ask/necessitate, demand.
momentum (noun) – power, strength, impetus.
bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
assessment (noun) – opinion, judgement, evaluation, appraisal.
prolongation (noun) – extension, continuance, protraction.
in the interests of (phrase) – for the benefit/advantage of.
difference (noun) – disagreement, dispute, difference of opinion, misunderstanding, argument, quarrel.
counter- (prefix) – indicating effect in the opposite direction.
deployment (noun) – the act of moving troops into position; the bringing of resources into effective action.
in no hurry (phrase) – doing something with out haste/urgency.
status quo (noun) – a Latin phrase meaning the existing state of affairs, particularly with respect to social or political issues; the present situation, the current state.
normalcy (noun) – a normal condition; normality, regularity.
disengagement (noun) – withdrawal, departure, retreat (of military troops from an area of conflict).
de-escalation (noun) – reduction, lessening, decrease (the intensity of a potentially violent situation).
signal (verb) – indicate, show, express; denote, imply; announce.
measure (noun) – action, step, procedure.
scrutiny (noun) – examination, inspection, investigation.
boom (verb) – increase, expand, grow rapidly.
pre-pandemic (noun) – before the pandemic.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
thanks to (phrase) – as a result of, owing to, due to, because of.
stay the course (idiom) – work hard till the end to accomplish the task.
underline (verb) – emphasize, underscore, highlight.
resolve (noun) – determination, willpower, firmness, resolution, courage.
strategic (adjective) – relating to achieving long-term or overall goals.
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) (noun) – People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is the armed forces of the country of China and the Communist Party of China (CPC). It is one of the largest military forces in the world.
drag one’s feet (phrase) – delay, procrastinate, postpone action, put off doing something.
negotiation (noun) – discussions, talks, deliberation; discussing the terms of, arrangement.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually, undeniably.
resume (verb) – restart, start again, return to.
restoration (noun) – reinstitution, re-establishment, reinstallation, revival.
sphere (noun) – an area of activity; a field of activity; domain, realm.
cloak (verb) – hide, cover, conceal.