Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " Over the borderline: On the India-China deal"

Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial "Over the borderline: On the India-China deal"

1.  Transgressed

• Meaning: To violate a boundary or limit, typically referring to crossing a line.
• Example: "China transgressed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in April 2020, leading to heightened tensions with India."

2.  Status quo ante

• Meaning: The previous state of affairs, or the state things were in before a certain event.
• Example: "India aims to restore the status quo ante along the LAC, seeking to return to pre-2020 positions."

3.  Bilateral

• Meaning: Involving two parties, especially countries.
• Example: "The India-China deal is expected to improve bilateral relations and open new avenues for cooperation."

4.  Engender

• Meaning: To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
• Example: "A transparent approach is necessary to engender trust between India and China."

5.  Mistrust

• Meaning: Lack of trust or suspicion.
• Example: "The 2020 Galwan clash contributed to deep mistrust between India and China."

6.  Disengagement

• Meaning: The process of withdrawing troops or forces from an area of conflict.
• Example: "The agreement includes steps for disengagement at five friction points along the LAC."

7.  Frictions

• Meaning: Conflicts or disagreements, often leading to tension.
• Example: "The LAC has seen multiple friction points, which need to be addressed for lasting peace."

8.  Chest-thumping

• Meaning: Boastful or aggressive behavior, often to show dominance or victory.
• Example: "Premature chest-thumping should be avoided, as the situation on the plateau remains delicate."

9.  Modus vivendi

• Meaning: An arrangement that allows conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, despite differences.
• Example: "A new modus vivendi is needed to manage India-China border differences moving forward."

10.  Double down

• Meaning: To increase one’s commitment to a strategy or course of action, even in the face of potential failure.
• Example: "China doubled down on its presence on the Doklam plateau after the initial disengagement in 2017."