The Hindu Editorial (​​Influencing interlocutors) – Jun 09, 2025

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The Hindu Editorial (​​Influencing interlocutors) – Jun 09, 2025:

1. influence (verb) – have an influence on; convince, persuade, affect, have an effect on.
2. interlocutor (noun) – a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation.
3. delegation (noun) – a group of representatives; delegates, (diplomatic) mission, deputation, envoys, emissaries.
4. project (verb) – convey, present, communicate, put across, put over.
5. image (noun) – (public) perception, public impression, portrayal, depiction, identity, face.
6. pluralistic (adjective) – relating to a system in which people of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups coexist in harmony irrespective of their various differences.
7. diplomat (noun) – envoy, ambassador, consul.
8. task (verb) – assign a task to.
9. diplomatic (adjective) – tactful, sensitive, subtle, delicate; consular, foreign-policy.
10. position (noun) – stance, standpoint, point of view, perspective.
11. outrage (verb) – shock, anger, infuriate, enrage, affront, incense.
12. restrained (adjective) – controlled, moderate, thoughtful, undemonstrative; subdued, understated, quiet.
13. strike (noun) – attack, assault, bombing, blitz.
14. infrastructure (noun) – the basic physical or organisational structure or framework that a country or organization needs in order to function properly. For a whole nation, it includes all the physical systems such as buildings, roads & railways networks, utilities, etc.
15. the new normal (phrase) – an earlier unusual situation that becomes a standard now.
16. adopt (verb) – choose, select, opt for.
17. lawmaker (noun) – a member of a legislature (parliament/legislative assembly); legislator, representative.
18. UN Security Council (UNSC) (noun) – it is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, charged with ensuring international peace and security.
19. face (verb) – experience, encounter, come across, come up against.
20. setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, blow, issue, impediment, hindrance, obstruction.
21. amend (verb) – alter, change, modify, revise.
22. omit (verb) – leave out, take out, exclude.
23. reference (noun) – mention, remark, comment, citation.
24. The Resistance Front (TRF) (noun) – a shadow organisation/outfit affiliated with Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
25. claim responsibility (collocation) – to tell publicly that you are responsible for something.
26. Chair (noun) – chairperson, chairman, leader, convener, president.
27. Taliban Sanctions Committee (noun) – also known as the 1988 Sanctions Committee. It was formed through United Nations Security Council Resolution 1988 dealing with sanctions relating to the Taliban, while Resolution 1989 (2011) addressed sanctions on Al-Qaeda.
28. committee (noun) – advisory body; committee, board, council, panel.
29. UN Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) (noun) – The UN CTC, comprising all 15 members of the Security Council, was established by Resolution 1373 (2001) on 28 September 2001. Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter (concerning threats to international peace and security), the Security Council adopted the resolution to enforce counter-terrorist measures in United Nations Member States.
30. hold accountable for (phrase) – to say that someone should accept the responsibility for something.  
31. hold someone accountable for (phrase) – to consider someone responsible for something; blame someone for something.
32. designation (noun) – classification, identification, classing, labelling, tagging.
33. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) (noun) – The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog. The inter-governmental body sets international standards that aim to prevent these illegal activities and the harm they cause to society.
34. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (noun) – The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents. The Organization is the collective voice of the Muslim world. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world.
35. critical of (adjective) – reproving, disapproving, condemning, criticizing.
36. pointed (adjective) – sharp, acute, pointy.
37. stem from (phrasal verb) – originate from, derive from, arise from, emanate from, come from.
38. appearance (noun) – impression.
39. ties (noun) – association, relationship, bond, connection.
40. strain (verb) – damage, hurt, impair.
41. persistent (adjective) – continuous, constant, non-stop, perpetual, unending, unrelenting, unceasing.
42. claim (noun) – affirmation, assertion, contention, profession, declaration.
43. mediate (verb) – negotiate, conciliate, moderate, arbitrate, make peace.
44. 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.
45. 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.
46. cessation of hostilities (phrase) – it means that the combatants are willing to stop fighting and to restrain their forces.
47. leverage (noun) – control, command, clout, authority.
48. avert (verb) – prevent, stop, avoid.
49. nuclear conflict (noun) – nuclear war.
50. conflict (noun) – war, warfare, armed conflict, military action, armed clash.
51. diplomacy (noun) – international politics, foreign affairs, foreign policy; negotiations, discussions, talks, dialogue (related to international politics).
52. given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
53. diaspora (noun) – a group of people who are dispersed from their ancestral homeland and settled into places all over the world.
54. accompanying (adjective) – attendant, associated, related, connected, linked.
55. rather than (phrase) – instead of.
56. contend with (verb) – compete with, struggle, tackle, deal with, grapple with, face, cope with.
57. copycat (noun modifier) – similar.
58. move (noun) – activity, step, measure.
59. counter (verb) – oppose, dispute, counteract, respond to, stand up to.
60. narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation; portrayal, account.
61. overarching (adjective) – comprehensive, all-inclusive, across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, sweeping, extensive, broad.
62. faith (noun) – ideology, belief, religion.
63. consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group.
64. majoritarianism (noun) – a philosophy that states that a majority (sometimes categorized by religion, language, social class, or some other identifying factor) of the population is entitled to a certain degree of primacy (priority) in society, and has the right to make decisions that affect the society.
65. wisely (adverb) – tactfully, prudently, shrewdly, judiciously, discreetly, carefully, sagely, knowingly, reasonably, sensibly, intelligently, thoughtfully.
66. resolute (adjective) – determined, purposeful, resolved, single-minded, strong-minded.

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