Topic Of The Day:-“The self-blinding Russia prism“
Many have been quick to conclude that it was his strong anti-Russia position that led to Rex Tillerson’s dismissal as U.S. Secretary of State by President Donald Trump on March 13. The nerve agent used to poison a former Russian spy and his daughter in Britain on March 4 clearly came from Russia, Mr. Tillerson had said, while the White House was more guarded initially. It “sets a profoundly disturbing precedent in which standing up for our allies against Russian aggression is grounds for a humiliating dismissal,” said House of Representatives Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
MEANINGS AND WORDS
1) Nerve agent
Meaning: Nerve agents are a class of organic chemicals that disrupt the mechanisms by which nerves transfer messages to organs.
2) Profoundly
Meaning: In a profound way; greatly.
Example: “He profoundly altered the whole course of my life”
Synonyms: Extremely, Very, Deeply
3) Precedent
Meaning: an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
Example: “there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training”
synonyms: model, exemplar
4) Humiliating
Meaning: Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.
Example: “You’ll humiliate me in front of the whole school!”
Synonyms: Embarrass, Mortify
Antonyms: Aggrandize, Glorious
