Today’s word list-1 --Editorial (No longer special)

1. tie (noun) – bond, association, relationship.
2. setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, issue.
3. brinkmanship (noun) – the practice of trying to achieve an advantageous outcome by pushing dangerous events to the brink (edge) of active conflict, especially in politics.
4. precipice (noun) – a dangerous situation; a very steep cliff on a mountain.
5. ratify (verb) – confirm, validate, approve, sanction.
6. mark (verb) – indicate, represent, signify.
7. decidedly (adverb) – clearly, obviously, noticeably, undeniably, undoubtedly.
8. resurface (verb) – come out, arise again.
9. reflect (verb) – indicate, display, show, reveal, disclose, exhibit.
10. depiction (noun) – delineation, representation, description, portrayal.
11. snowball (verb) – increase, rise, escalate rapidly.
12. behest (noun) – instruction, requirement, demand, wish/desire.
13. rift (noun) – break, division, split; disagreement, difference of opinion (in relationship).
14. lack of (noun) – absence, deficiency, unavailability, fall short of.
15. diplomatic (adjective) – (delicate & sensitive) consular, foreign-policy, political.
16. manoeuvre (noun) – (carefully planned) operation, exercise, activity.
17. step back (phrasal verb) – withdraw, disengage, pull out/pull back.
18. brink (noun) – edge/verge/end (of something).
19. surfaced road (noun) – a road that is with a hard smooth surface of asphalt, tarmac, or concrete.
20. contend (verb) – assert, claim, argue, insist, state.
21. ambassador (noun) – envoy, diplomat, consul.
22. coronavirus (CoV) (noun) – a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. (Courtesy: WHO)
23. 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.
24. enrage (verb) – make angry, provoke, incite, infuriate.
25. point out (phrasal verb) – refer to, mention, identify, draw attention to.
26. bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
27. multilateral (adjective) – involving many different countries.
28. pursue (verb) – engage in, conduct, follow, carry on.
29. stand-off (noun) – deadlock, stalemate, impasse (in a dispute/conflict).
30. bolster (verb) – strengthen, support, fortify, reinforce/buttress.
31. borne past participle of bear (verb) – have, display, show, present.
32. backing (noun) – support, approval, endorsement.
33. regardless of (phrase) – irrespective of, without consideration of, notwithstanding, in spite of.
34. accusation (noun) – allegation, charge, claim, assertion.
35. downslide (noun) – decline, downward movement/trend, downgrade.
36. diplomacy (noun) – international politics, foreign affairs, foreign policy.
37. unanimous (adjective) – in complete agreement/accord, with one voice, concordant/united.
38. futility (noun) – uselessness, pointlessness, vanity.
39. cast (verb) – name, assign, select, choose.
40. piece (noun) – case, instance.
41. lest (conjunction) – in case, just in case, in order to avoid, to avoid the risk of.
42. consequence (noun) – outcome, ramification, repercussion.
43. flinch (verb) – shy away, recoil, shrink, pull back.
44. blockade (noun) – barricade, barrier, obstacle/impediment.
45. land-locked (adjective) – (a country) surrounded by land.
46. seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt. 
47. legacy (noun) – something received from a predecessor or from the past.
48. overturn (verb) – reverse, overrule, nullify/cancel.
49. monarchy (noun) – a form of government in which a country is ruled by someone who rules for life and usually receives their position from another person when that person dies (Courtesy: VOA Leaning English).
50. nightmare (noun) – very unpleasant or frightening experience; ordeal, horror, torment.
51. post (noun) – border outpost, a military base/camp, command post (for border patrol).
52. fallout (noun) – adverse results/consequence; after-effects, repercussions.
53. alacrity (noun) – readiness, eagerness, willingness.