The Hindu Editorial (Shared values) – Jul 30, 2021

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The Hindu Editorial (Shared values) – Jul 30, 2021:

difference (noun) – dissimilarity, divergence, contradiction; disagreement, difference of opinion, misunderstanding.
substantive (adjective) – important, significant, meaningful, considerable.
Quad/Quadrilateral (noun) – The ‘Quadrilateral’ is described as four democracies (the United States, Japan, Australia and India) with a shared objective to ensure and support a “free, open and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region.
summit (noun) – meeting, conference, conclave. (International meeting/conference of heads of state/government).
bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
readout (noun) – an official statement summing up the main points of a meeting/phone call between two leaders.
The Indo-Pacific (region) (noun) – the Indo-Pacific region refers to the confluence (convergence) of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, which interconnect in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and more).
state (noun) – condition, situation, circumstances, state of affairs.
convergence (noun) – coming together, union, confluence.
divergence (noun) – difference, dissimilarity, variance, departure.
regime (noun) – government.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
fallout (noun) – adverse results/consequence; after-effects, repercussions.
withdrawal (noun) – retreat, departure, ending, disengagement.
mean (verb) – indicate, signify, imply, purport, suggest.
enforce (verb) – impose, implement, execute, carry out.
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.
civilian (noun) – non-military person, ordinary citizen.
take over (phrasal verb) – assume control of, take/gain control of, take charge/command of; take forcible possession of, seize, capture.
militia (noun) – armed forces, military unit, soldiery (from the civil population to support main forces).
squeeze (verb) – impede, restrict, inhibit, obstruct, limit.
(global) supply chain (noun) – a dynamic worldwide network when a company purchases or uses goods or services from overseas. It involves people, information, processes, and resources involved in the production, handling, and distribution of materials and finished products or providing a service to the customer.
perhaps (adverb) – maybe, possibly.
hold someone to account (phrase) – to require a person to explain or to accept responsibility for his or her actions; to blame or punish someone for what has occurred.
shelter (noun) – refuge, accommodation, place of safety/security.
embolden (verb) – encourage, motivate; strengthen, fortify.
advance (verb) – move forward, make progress, make headway.
tiptoe around (phrasal verb) – (cautiously) avoid dealing with a problematic or controversial person, subject, situation, issue, etc.
new Quad/Quadrilateral group (noun) – The US, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed in principle to establish a new quadrilateral diplomatic platform focused on enhancing regional connectivity.
cause for concern/worry (phrase) – reason to worry.
civil society (noun) – civil society refers to space for collective action around shared interests, purposes, and values, generally distinct from government and commercial for-profit actors. It refers to a wide array of organizations: community groups, non-governmental organizations [NGOs], labour unions, indigenous groups, charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, professional associations, and foundations. Civil society – sometimes called the “third sector” (after government and commerce) – has the power to influence the actions of elected policy-makers and businesses.
curb (noun) – control, restriction, limitation.
dissent (noun) – disagreement, lack of agreement, difference of opinion, protest, opposition, disapproval.
make clear (phrase) – explain, clarify, elucidate.
rebuttal (noun) – negation, denial, disproving.
backslide (noun) – degeneration, deterioration, decline, slippage, slide.
three-pronged (adjective) – having three different parts.
reiterate (verb) – repeat, say again, restate.
come in for (phrasal verb) – sustain, undergo, meet with.
Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) (noun) – The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 seeks to grant citizenship to religious minorities of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, who had to flee their homeland facing persecution. The six minority groups that have been specifically identified are Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians, and Parsis.
Article 370 of Indian Constitution (noun) – It had “temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir” which gave special powers to the state. The article allowed the state a certain amount of autonomy – its own constitution, a separate flag and freedom to make laws. Foreign affairs, defence and communications remained the preserve (domain) of the central government. It also allowed Jammu and Kashmir to make its own rules relating to permanent residency, ownership of property and fundamental rights. It did also bar Indians from outside the state from purchasing property or settling there.
Anti-conversion laws or Freedom of Religion Acts (noun) – state-level statutes that have been enacted to regulate religious conversions.
equate with (verb) – regard as the same as; be equivalent to.
lack of (noun) – absence, non-existence, deficiency, scarcity, deficit.
governance (noun) – administration.
paper over (verb) – conceal, hide, cover up, veil.
crack (noun) – split, fissure, rupture, breach, rift.
grapple with (verb) – tackle, confront, deal with, cope with.
build upon (phrasal verb) – develop, enhance, expand on.
comprehensive (adjective) – all-inclusive, broad-based; all-embracing, complete, thorough.
strategic partnership (noun) – it is a long-term interaction between two countries based on political, economic, social and historical factors (Courtesy: IDSA (Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)).
populous (adjective) – densely populated.