The Hindu Editorial (Himalayan divide) – Sep 18, 2018

Despite several attempts at a reset, ties between India and Nepal continue to be a cause for concern. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Himalayan divide) – Sep 18, 2018.

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1. drift (noun) – deviation, departure; shift/implication.
2. arrest (verb) – stop, halt, end.
3. disconnect (noun) – disagreement, dissimilarity, disaccord.
4. contingent (noun) – unit, division, squadron/patrol.
5. unilateral (adjective) – relating to a method of taking decisions (on international relations) by a state (country) individually without considering other states (countries).
6. multilateral (adjective) – involving many different countries or groups.
7. broach (verb) – put forward, bring up, raise/introduce.
8. cut much ice (phrase) – have much influence.
9. drive a wedge between (phrase) – separate, divide.
10. put an end to (phrase) – destroy, abolish, eliminate.
11. undermine (verb) – weaken, compromise, subvert.
12. discord (noun) – friction/hostility, conflict, disagreement.
13. discomfiture (noun) – embarrassment, unease, discomfort.
14. hydro power (noun) – power derived from the energy of falling water or fast running water.
15. ambitious (adjective) – difficult, exacting, formidable/challenging.
16. rancour (noun) – bitterness, hate, hatred.
17. blockade (noun) – barricade, barrier (obstruction of supply of essential goods and others to an area).
18. tenure (noun) – term, period, time (in office).
19. turn a blind eye (phrase) – overlook, disregard, neglect/ignore.
20. rebuff (noun) – rejection, refusal/snub, repulsion.
21. unnerve (verb) –  discourage, dishearten, frighten.
22. take away (phrasal verb) – remove, dismiss, take out.
23. guarantor (noun) – underwriter, warrantor/supporter, sponsor.

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