{"id":32137,"date":"2023-01-25T12:50:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T07:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=32137"},"modified":"2023-01-25T12:50:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T07:20:55","slug":"the-hindu-editorial-vocabulary-jan-25-2022-day-395","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/the-hindu-editorial-vocabulary-jan-25-2022-day-395\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary\u2013 Jan 25, 2022; Day 395"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Difficult Word\/ Phrase<\/td><td>Contextual Sense<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eternally&nbsp;<\/td><td>For a limitless time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cynicism&nbsp;<\/td><td>A cynical feeling of distrust<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clutch at straws&nbsp;<\/td><td>be in such a desperate situation as to resort to even the most unlikely means of salvation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turmoil&nbsp;<\/td><td>A violent disturbance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Imminent&nbsp;<\/td><td>Close in time; about to occur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Come through&nbsp;<\/td><td>Attain success or reach a desired goal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Austerity&nbsp;<\/td><td>The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crossing of swords<\/td><td>If you cross swords with someone, you disagree with them and argue with them about something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducive&nbsp;<\/td><td>Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Devoid&nbsp;<\/td><td>Completely wanting or lacking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Snub&nbsp;<\/td><td>Refuse to acknowledge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cordial&nbsp;<\/td><td>Politely warm and friendly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reciprocate&nbsp;<\/td><td>Act, feel, or give mutually or in return<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A chance for peace: On Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif\u2019s offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India should engage Pakistan if it comes forward to normalise relations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the <strong>eternally (For a limitless time) <\/strong>rough road of India-Pakistan ties, any offer of talks, like the one made by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif last week, is cause for equal measure of excitement and <strong>cynicism (A cynical feeling of distrust)<\/strong>. His words, in an interview to a United Arab Emirates (UAE) channel, that Pakistan \u201chad learnt a lesson from three wars\u201d with India and wants to \u201clive in peace with India provided we are able to resolve our genuine problems\u201d including \u201cburning points like Kashmir\u201d were seen in New Delhi more as him <strong>clutching at straws (be in such a desperate situation as to resort to even the most unlikely means of salvation)<\/strong>, at a time when his country is in <strong>turmoil (A violent disturbance)<\/strong>. Politically, Mr. Sharif has to face elections later this year, and continues to be challenged by the opposition led by former leader Imran Khan. Economically, Pakistan is in <strong>imminent (Close in time; about to occur) <\/strong>danger of a debt default, and is being held together by assurances of support from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and China, as well as hopes that its IMF bailout package will <strong>come through (Attain success or reach a desired goal)<\/strong> with the adoption of more <strong>austerity (The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)) <\/strong>measures. Pakistan also faces a growing terror threat from its Afghan border, where despite having a friendly regime in control, there are clashes particularly with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan fighters. Even so, Mr. Sharif\u2019s peaceable words, coming a month after a <strong>crossing of swords (If you cross swords with someone, you disagree with them and argue with them about something)<\/strong> at the United Nations, indicate that there is an understanding that India is not responsible for Pakistan\u2019s current state of affairs, and an engagement of some sort would benefit the government there. The Ministry of External Affairs response, that India wants \u201cnormal neighbourly relations with Pakistan\u201d provided there is a <strong>conducive (Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for) <\/strong>atmosphere <strong>devoid (Completely wanting or lacking) <\/strong>of \u201cterrorism, hostility or violence\u201d suggests that Delhi continues to hold its position, but does not wish to <strong>snub (Refuse to acknowledge) <\/strong>Mr. Sharif\u2019s offer either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is more to the timing of Mr. Sharif\u2019s words; as India prepares to host the&nbsp; Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit this summer, invitations are going out to ensure participation by Pakistan for the major meetings, and a more <strong>cordial (Politely warm and friendly) <\/strong>relationship will ensure a smoother ride. India\u2019s G-20 presidency, and its desire to promote the concerns of the Global South amidst the Ukraine war, would also benefit from peace in the neighbourhood. It remains to be seen whether Mr. Sharif\u2019s words were only made for effect, or with a genuine desire to push for talks. If they are indeed followed up by Islamabad, either through the acceptance of the SCO invite, or with a proposal to restore mission strengths in both capitals that have not had Ambassadors since 2019, it is hoped New Delhi would <strong>reciprocate (Act, feel, or give mutually or in return)<\/strong>. At a time when the government is advising Russia and Ukraine for \u201cdialogue and diplomacy\u201d and is seeking to engage the Taliban out of \u201cpragmatism\u201d, it would seem contradictory to refuse such a chance for enhancing regional stability, especially during a year when India\u2019s role as a statesman is being highlighted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to improve your vocabulary further?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/vocabulary\/the-hindu-editorial-vocabulary-download-free-pdf\/\">Download the Lists of Word-Meanings of Previous Months here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to update your vocabulary on an ongoing basis? 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