Vocabulary on 24th December 2023 from The Guardian [Words: 1. #CEASEFIRE, 2. #STAVING_OFF, 3. #FRAYING, 4. #ORDNANCE, 5. #STAUNCHEST]

 

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Word Meanings:

1. CEASEFIRE= যুদ্ধবিরতি; a temporary suspension of fighting, typically one during which peace talks take place; a truce; armistice; অস্ত্রসংবরণ; truce; suspension of hostilities.

2. STAVE OFF= বন্ধ করা; to prevent something bad from affecting you for a period of time; ঠেকিয়ে রাখা; to delay something; প্রতিহত করা; counteract; forfend; repel; repulse; বিলম্বিত করা; put back; retard;

3. FRAYING= অবসন্ন করা বা হওয়া; wear out;

4. ORDNANCE= কামান; cannon; artillery; gun; firearm; gunstock; তোপ;

5. STAUNCHEST= কট্টর; loyal and committed in attitude; stalwart; স্থিরসঙ্কল্প; loyal; faithful; trusty; committed; devoted; dedicated; dependable; reliable; steady; constant; hard-working; vigorous; stable; firm; steadfast;

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Sentences:

1. Issam al-Mughrabi, 56, was killed with his wife, five children and dozens of other relatives in a bombing near Gaza City, said the head of the UN development programme (UNDP) in a statement that also called for an urgent CEASEFIRE.

2. Speaking after the UN security council passed a resolution calling for a massive increase in aid shipments, he warned that getting more supplies across the border into Gaza is just the first step towards STAVING OFF the imminent threat of famine and deadly epidemics.

3. There are not enough lorries or fuel, roads have been bombed, or blocked by rubble or unexploded munitions, and security is FRAYING as hunger and desperation grow.

4. Delivering in the north is extremely dangerous due to active conflict, unexploded ORDNANCE and heavily damaged roads.

5. The US, Israel’s STAUNCHEST ally, says it has a right to defend itself against Hamas.