The Hindu Editorial (Temporary truce) – Apr 18, 2026

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The Hindu Editorial (Temporary truce) – Apr 18, 2026:

1. truce (noun) – a temporary agreement to stop fighting; ceasefire, armistice, suspension of hostilities.
2. ceasefire (noun) – a temporary suspension of fighting; truce, armistice, peace.
3. hold (verb) – to remain secure, intact, or in position; endure, last, continue.
4. across all fronts (or) on all fronts (phrase) – in every area of activity or aspect of a situation; everywhere, across the board, completely.
5. front (noun) – a particular area of activity; battleground, combat zone.
6. fragile (adjective) – easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; weak, vulnerable, shaky, delicate.
7. prospect (noun) – the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring; chance, hope, expectation, possibility.
8. broader (adjective) – wider, more comprehensive, extensive, far-reaching.
9. diplomatic (adjective) – relating to the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations; regarding diplomacy, consular; tactful. sensitive.
10. settlement (noun) – an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict; agreement, resolution, deal, arrangement.
11. sticking point (noun) – an obstacle to progress toward an agreement; stumbling block, hurdle, obstacle, snag.
12. talks (noun) – formal negotiations, discussions, dialogues, meetings.
13. Tehran (noun) – the capital of Iran, used here as a metonym for the Iranian government or its leadership; Iranian administration, Iranian regime.
14. mediate (verb) – to intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement; arbitrate, negotiate, conciliate, broker.
15. framework (noun) – a basic structure, system.
16. apparently (adverb) – seemingly, ostensibly, supposedly, outwardly.
17. dissatisfy (verb) – to fail to fulfill the expectations or needs of; disappoint, displease, frustrate, let down.
18. step up (phrasal verb) – to increase the amount, speed, or intensity of something; escalate, intensify, increase, accelerate.
19. take effect (phrase) – to come into force or operation; start, begin, become operational, materialize.
20. hold talks (phrase) – to have formal discussions or negotiations; negotiate, converse, deliberate, discuss.
21. delegation (noun) – a body of delegates or representatives; deputation, contingent, mission, representatives.
22. head (verb) – to be in charge of or lead; lead, direct, control, command.
23. precondition (noun) – a condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen; prerequisite, requirement, condition, necessity.
24. advance (verb) – to move forward in a purposeful way; progress, promote, further, forward.
25. diplomacy (noun) – the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations; statesmanship, statecraft, negotiation, international relations.
26. breakthrough (noun) – a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development; success, advance, leap forward, milestone.
27. remain engaged (phrase) – to continue to be involved or participate in something; stay involved, keep participating, persist.
28. remain (verb) – stay, endure, persist, hold out.
29. engaged (adjective) – busy, occupied, or involved in a task or situation; involved, committed, participating, active.
30. despite (preposition) – in spite of, notwithstanding, regardless of.
31. Hezbollah (noun) – a Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group; Lebanese militant group.
32. halt (verb) – stop, cease, terminate, end.
33. strike (noun) – a sudden attack, typically a military one; assault, attack, bombardment, offensive.
34. Shia (noun) – one of the two main branches of Islam; Shiite, Islamic sect.
35. militant (noun) – a person who is combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause; extremist, rebel.
36. far from (phrase) – not at all; nowhere near, anything but, definitely not.
37. withdraw (verb) – pull out, pull back, retreat.
38. troop (noun) – soldiers or armed forces; military personnel, forces, combatants, soldiers.
39. seize (verb) – to take hold of suddenly and forcibly; capture, take over, appropriate, grab.
40. insist on (phrasal verb) – to demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal; demand, require, dictate, urge.
41. historic opportunity (noun) – a momentous or unprecedented chance to do something significant; landmark chance, significant prospect, turning point.
42. unlikely (adjective) – not expected to happen or be true; improbable, doubtful, dubious, questionable.
43. extensive (adjective) – widespread, broad, sweeping, comprehensive.
44. in effect (phrase) – in operation or in force; effectively, practically, essentially, functioning.
45. elusive (adjective) – difficult to find, catch, or achieve; slippery, evasive, fleeting, intangible.
46. serve as (phrase) – to perform the function or duties of; act as, function as, operate as, work as.
47. limitation (noun) – restriction, constraint, restraint, boundary.
48. sought (verb) – past tense of seek; attempt to find or achieve; try, aim, attempt, look for.
49. regime (noun) – government, administration, system, rule.
50. regime change (noun) – the replacement of one administration or government by another, especially by means of military force; overthrow, government transition, coup.
51. disarmament (noun) – the reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons; demilitarization, arms reduction, weapons removal, decommissioning.
52. push for (phrasal verb) – to repeatedly and firmly demand something; press for, call for, campaign for, demand.
53. falter (verb) – to start to lose strength or momentum; hesitate, waver, stall, stumble.
54. prompt (verb) – to cause or bring about an action or feeling; trigger, induce, provoke, elicit.
55. negotiated (adjective) – mediated, brokered, discussed, agreed.
56. exit (noun) – withdrawal, leaving, departure, retreat.
57. mess (noun) – a situation that is confused and full of problems; chaos, muddle, difficulty, disaster.
58. run into a wall (phrase) – to reach a point where no further progress can be made; hit a dead end, stall, reach an impasse, fail.
59. reflect (verb) – indicate, show, display, demonstrate.
60. ground reality (noun) – the actual situation or conditions on the ground in a particular place; factual situation, practicality, actual circumstances, truth.
61. durable (adjective) – ong-lasting, enduring, resilient, stable.
62. give-and-take (noun) – mutual concessions and compromises; compromise, cooperation, flexibility, mutual accommodation.
63. sustain (verb) – to strengthen or support; maintain, continue, preserve, uphold.

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