Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Key partnership: On India and Kuwait ties"

Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Key partnership: On India and Kuwait ties"

1.  Outreach

• Meaning: Efforts to connect or establish communication with groups or communities.
• Example: "Prime Minister Modi’s visit completed the loop in India’s outreach to Gulf countries."

2.  Expatriate

• Meaning: A person residing in a country other than their native country.
• Example: "Half a million Indians work in Kuwait, forming the largest expatriate community."

3.  Entrepôt

• Meaning: A port, city, or trading post where goods are imported and exported.
• Example: "Historically, Kuwait served as an entrepôt for India’s trade routes in West Asia."

4.  Legal tender

• Meaning: Currency that must be accepted if offered in payment of a debt.
• Example: "Until 1961, the Indian rupee was legal tender in Kuwait."

5.  Bilateral trade

• Meaning: Exchange of goods between two nations, promoting economic ties.
• Example: "Bilateral trade between India and Kuwait tops $10 billion annually."

6.  Lagged

• Meaning: Fallen behind or progressed at a slower pace.
• Example: "Despite strong trade ties, India’s defence cooperation with Kuwait has lagged."

7.  Bridge the gap

• Meaning: To reduce the differences or address disparities between two things.
• Example: "Mr. Modi’s visit sought to bridge the gap in defence cooperation between the two nations."

8.  Institutionalise

• Meaning: To establish something as a norm or standard practice within an organization.
• Example: "The two nations signed an MoU to institutionalise defence cooperation."

9.  Cementing

• Meaning: Strengthening or solidifying a relationship or position.
• Example: "The highest honour conferred on Mr. Modi cemented the importance of the visit."

10.  Ouster

• Meaning: The removal or expulsion of someone from a position of power.
• Example: "The ouster of the Assad regime in Syria has led to increased regional instability."

11.  Preoccupation

• Meaning: The state of being engrossed or concerned with something.
• Example: "Europe’s preoccupation with the Russia-Ukraine conflict may limit its involvement in West Asia."

12.  Vacuum

• Meaning: A gap or absence of leadership or influence.
• Example: "A leadership vacuum in global affairs presents an opportunity for India to step up in the region."

13.  Standalone

• Meaning: Independent or singular in nature, not part of a larger series.
• Example: "India may plan more standalone visits to deepen bilateral relationships."

14.  Strategic partnerships

• Meaning: Long-term alliances between nations aimed at mutual benefits, especially in defence and trade.
• Example: "India has developed strategic partnerships across the Gulf region."

15.  Connectivity initiatives

• Meaning: Projects aimed at enhancing transportation, communication, and trade links between nations.
• Example: "India's focus on I2U2 and IMEC highlights its commitment to regional connectivity initiatives."