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01. Arbitrator : a. a person chosen to decide a dispute or settle
differences, especially one formally
empowered to examine the facts and decide

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the issue.

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Synonyms : referee, umpire, judge, adjudicator
Antonyms : provoker, warrior, stakeholder

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Usage : An arbitrator is expected to issue a ruling by early
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02. Opportunism : a. the policy or practice, as in politics,
business, or one's personal affairs, of
adapting actions, decisions, etc.,to
expediency or effectiveness regardless of
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the sacrifice of ethical principles.

b. action or judgment in accordance with this
policy
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Synonyms : advantage, expedience, self - interest
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Antonyms : generosity, inexpedience

Usage : He accused his opponent of political opportunism.
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03. Cold War : a. a continuing and dangerous unfriendly

situation existing betwen countries that is
expressed in political ways
b. a continuing state of resentful antagonism
between two parties short of open hostility or
violence
c. intense economic, political, military, and

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ideological rivalry between nations, short of
military confilict ; sustained hostile political

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policies and an atmosphere of strain between
opposed countries.

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Synonyms : rivalry, tension, antagonism
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Usage : These differences set the stage for the transition from
war to cold war in the borderlands.
04. De-escalate : a. to decrease in intensity, magnitude, etc.
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Synonyms : true, decrease, calm, ease tension
Antonyms : increase, scale up, escalate
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Usage : There are signs that the confrontation is beginning to

de-escalate.
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05. Retaliatory : a. a retaliatory action is one that is harmful

to someone who has done something to
harm you
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Synonyms : retributive, vengeful, avenging
Antonyms : rehabilitative, forgiving, friendly
Usage : He urged people not to resort to retaliatory violence.

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