Vocabulary from the article "On the edge: The Hindu Editorial on West Asia and the danger of a wider war,"

Vocabulary from the article "On the edge: The Hindu Editorial on West Asia and the danger of a wider war,"

Brink

• Synonyms: Edge, verge, threshold
• Antonyms: Center, middle, core
• Example: "The company is on the brink of bankruptcy after the recent financial losses."

Retaliation

• Synonyms: Revenge, reprisal, retribution
• Antonyms: Forgiveness, pardon, reconciliation
• Example: "The country promised retaliation against the attack on its embassy."

  Sophisticated

• Synonyms: Complex, advanced, intricate
• Antonyms: Simple, basic, crude
• Example: "The new smartphone features a sophisticated design and advanced technology."

  Hostile

• Synonyms: Unfriendly, antagonistic, aggressive
• Antonyms: Friendly, amicable, cooperative
• Example: "The negotiations took place in a hostile environment, making progress difficult."

  Unchecked

• Synonyms: Uncontrolled, unrestrained, rampant
• Antonyms: Controlled, restrained, limited
• Example: "Unchecked pollution has led to severe environmental damage in the region."

  Militarism

• Synonyms: Aggressiveness, belligerence, warlike policy
• Antonyms: Pacifism, nonviolence, diplomacy
• Example: "The country's increasing militarism has raised concerns among its neighbors."

  Counterproductive

• Synonyms: Harmful, adverse, detrimental
• Antonyms: Beneficial, productive, advantageous
• Example: "Skipping meals can be counterproductive to your weight loss goals."

  Moderate

• Synonyms: Temperate, restrained, balanced
• Antonyms: Extreme, radical, excessive
• Example: "The new policy was seen as a moderate approach to reform."

  Flagrant

• Synonyms: Blatant, obvious, glaring
• Antonyms: Subtle, hidden, concealed
• Example: "The player's flagrant foul resulted in immediate ejection from the game."

  Rein in

• Synonyms: Control, restrain, curb
• Antonyms: Release, unleash, liberate
• Example: "The government needs to rein in spending to avoid a budget deficit."

  Provocative

• Synonyms: Incendiary, inflammatory, inciting
• Antonyms: Calming, soothing, pacifying
• Example: "The politician's provocative remarks sparked outrage among the public."

  Minimal

• Synonyms: Least, smallest, slightest
• Antonyms: Maximum, greatest, largest
• Example: "The new regulations will have a minimal impact on small businesses."