Difficult Words

Question 1

Word

Answer 1

Meaning

Question 2

Protracted

Answer 2

Lasting for a long time

Question 3

Sophistication

Answer 3

A high level of complexity

Question 4

Intractability

Answer 4

The quality of being difficult or impossible to solve or change. (Example: The intractable conflict between the two factions seemed impossible to resolve.)

Question 5

Asymmetry

Answer 5

A lack of balance or equality between two things. (Example: The power asymmetry between the two countries made negotiations challenging.)

Question 6

Systemic

Answer 6

Relating to a whole system or a complex network of interconnected parts. (Example: The systemic problems in the healthcare system required a comprehensive solution.)

Question 7

Generative

Answer 7

Producing or creating something new. (Example: The generative power of new ideas led to a burst of innovation in the industry.)

Question 8

Binary Logic

Answer 8

A system of thought that divides things into two categories

Question 9

Global Jihad

Answer 9

This is a term used to refer to a global Islamic struggle or holy war.

Question 10

Nonviolent conflict resolution

Answer 10

This refers to peaceful methods of resolving conflicts.

Question 11

Inter-cultural dialogue

Answer 11

This refers to communication and understanding between people from different cultures.

Question 12

Intractable conflicts

Answer 12

These are conflicts that are difficult or impossible to resolve.

Question 13

Proffered

Answer 13

This means to offer or suggest something.

Question 14

Intractability

Answer 14

This refers to the quality of being difficult or impossible to resolve.

Question 15

Proliferation

Answer 15

This refers to a rapid increase in the number or amount of something.

Question 16

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Answer 16

These are organizations that operate independently of government and focus on specific social or humanitarian issues.

Question 17

Cosmopolitan Era

Answer 17

This is a term used to describe a period characterized by a globalized and interconnected world.

Question 18

Robust

Answer 18

Strong

Question 19

Ubuntu

Answer 19

A Nguni Bantu term meaning “humanity” or “humaneness”. It emphasizes the importance of interconnectedness and community.

Question 20

Satyagraha

Answer 20

A philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance developed by Mahatma Gandhi. It literally means “truth force” or “holding onto truth”.

Question 21

Anglophone

Answer 21

Relating to people who speak English as their first language

Question 22

Pioneered

Answer 22

Developed or initiated something new.

Question 23

Strategic studies

Answer 23

The study of the application of power and influence in international relations.

Question 24

Chronicle

Answer 24

To record events in chronological order.