The Hindu Editorial (Kashmir mediation) – Jul 24, 2019

Facing a furore in Parliament over the issue, the government has clarified in no uncertain terms that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not request U.S. President Donald Trump to “mediate or arbitrate” on the Kashmir issue,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Kashmir mediation) – Jul 24, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Kashmir mediation) – Jul 24, 2019:

mediation (noun) – conciliation, arbitration, intervention/negotiation.
diplomatic (adjective) – (delicate & sensitive) consular, foreign-policy, political.
furore (or) furor (noun) – commotion, uproar, outcry/agitation.
mediate (verb) – arbitrate, conciliate, moderate/reconcile differences.
address (verb) – speak to, give a talk to.
bilaterally (adverb) – between two countries involved.
breach (verb) – break, contravene, violate.
well-laid (adjective) – formulated carefully & very thoroughly.
privileged (adjective) – confidential, top secret, restricted.
odd (adjective) – strange, peculiar, weird.
departure (noun) – deviation, divergence, change/shift.
precept (noun) – principle, rule, tenet/doctrine.
to the fore (phrase) – most important, of greatest importance, main/major position.
discreet (adjective) – careful, circumspect, cautious,; subtle/understated.
diplomacy (noun) – international politics, foreign affairs, foreign policy.
nicety (noun) – fine point, subtle detail, fine distinction/factor.
plain-speaking (noun) – outspoken, frank, straight forward expression.
address (verb) – attend to, tackle, deal with.
nip something in the bud (phrase) – curtail, cut short, obstruct, destroy (at an early stage)
repercussion (noun) – result, effect, outcome.
pursue (verb) – engage in, follow, conduct.
deliberately (adverb) – intentionally, purposely, knowingly/wittingly.
out of line with (phrase) – in accordance with.
charitable (adjective) – considerate, broad-minded, understanding.
contention (noun) – assertion, affirmation, announcement/statement.
mistake (verb) – misunderstand, misinterpret, get wrong.
hold someone accountable (phrase) – blame someone on something (done wrongly).
carry out (phrasal verb) – conduct, perform, execute.
proposition (noun) – assertion, statement, idea/concept.
interlocutor (noun) – a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation.
pullout (noun) – departure, withdrawal, exit.
lasting (adjective) – continuing, long-term, permanent.
far-reaching (adjective) – important, major, significant.