The Hindu Editorial (The numbers game) – Nov 13, 2021

The 26th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) in Glasgow, Scotland may not have a significant outcome as yet in sight. Prior to the summit, there was a frantic attempt by leaders of western countries,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (The numbers game) – Nov 13, 2021.

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numbers game (noun) – the usage of statistical figures, particularly in favour of an argument.
in spite of (phrase) – despite, notwithstanding, regardless of.
pose (verb) – constitute, present, create, cause (a problem or danger or risk).
resonance (noun) – reverberation, continuing effect, repercussion, ramification.
26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) (noun) – The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is expected to take place from 01-12 November 2021, in Glasgow, UK. The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
as yet (phrase) – so far, thus far, yet, still, up till now, up to now, until now.
in sight (phrase) – noticeable, visible, in view; near at hand.
summit (noun) – meeting, conference, conclave.
frantic (adjective) – hurried, excited, desperate; out of control, frenzied.
net zero emissions/carbon neutrality (noun) – it means annual zero net CO2 emissions; Carbon neutrality means every ton of anthropogenic (human-caused or influenced) CO2 emitted is compensated with an equivalent amount of CO2 removed (e.g. via carbon sink or carbon sequestration).
(Carbon) emission (noun) – the release of carbon into the atmosphere.
dip (verb) – decrease, fall/drop, slump.
balance out (phrasal verb) – counterbalance, offset, even out, equalize, neutralize.
take out (phrasal verb) – remove.
greenhouse gas (GHGs) (noun) – heat-trapping gas; a gas (such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, etc.) in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation, causing the greenhouse effect and warming of Earth’s temperature. (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
on the defensive (phrase) – to protect yourself from possible criticism/attack by others.
dig in one’s heels (phrase) – oppose, fight against, refuse to accept.
climate equity (noun) – it means both protection from environmental hazards as well as access to environmental benefits for all, regardless of income, race, and other characteristics.
equity (noun) – fairness, justness, neutrality, lack of bias, impartiality.
climate justice (noun) – As a form of environmental justice, climate justice is the fair treatment of all people and the freedom from discrimination (inequity) in the creation of policies and projects that address climate change as well as the systems that create climate change and perpetuate (continue) discrimination.
largely (adverb) – to a large/great extent.
the West (noun) – The Western world/civilization consisting of the majority of Europe & the North America.
unmitigated (adjective) – absolute, categorical, complete, total, out-and-out, unabated, undiminished, unmoderated.
bear (verb) – shoulder, take responsibility for.
the lion’s share (phrase) – the most of something, the largest part of something; the greater number of, the main part of, more than half of, the bulk of something.
reparation (noun) – amends, restitution, redress.
green technology (noun) – it is also known as clean technology/sustainable technology; it is the application of one or more environmental technologies to monitor, model and conserve the natural environment and resources, and to curb the negative impacts of human involvement.
enshrine (verb) – spell out, express, lay down, embody, incorporate, represent, contain, include (an idea/promise as protected and respected).
deliberation (noun) – consideration, thought/thinking, careful discussion.
significantly (adverb) – notably, importantly, crucially.
renewable energy (RE) (noun) – clean energy, green energy; energy generated from natural resources (such as water, wind & solar energy).
far from (phrase) – nowhere near, a long way from.
consensus (noun) – an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group.
unlikely (adjective) – doubtful, implausible, improbable, questionable.
mark (noun) – point, level.
novel coronavirus (nCoV) (SARS-CoV-2) (noun) – a new strain (type/variety) coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. (Courtesy: WHO)
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
collectively (adverb) – as a group.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
fraction (noun) – a small part/percentage of something.
hotly (adjective) – vehemently, vigorously, strenuously, fiercely.
conundrum (noun) – problem, difficulty, quandary/dilemma.
global warming (noun) – it is the unusually rapid increase in Earth’s average surface temperature over the past century primarily due to the greenhouse gases released as people burn fossil fuels.
irrespective of (adjective) – notwithstanding, without regard for, regardless of.
irrefutable (adjective) – indisputable, undeniable, unquestionable, incontrovertible; conclusive, definite, definitive, decisive, accomplished, certain.
impose (verb) – levy, charge, enforce.
punitive (adjective) – disciplinary, corrective, retributive.
taxation (noun) – the act of levying or imposing a tax by a government/the taxing authority.
fora plural noun of forum (noun) – meeting, assembly, gathering.
tariff/trade barriers (noun) – taxes established by each country to restrict foreign trade.
impede (verb) – hinder, obstruct, hamper, disrupt.
push (noun) – a strong effort to do something.
fossil fuel (noun) – non renewable resources (or fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas are formed from the buried/deposited organic materials).