novel coronavirus (nCoV) (SARS-CoV-2) (noun) – a new strain (type/variety) coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. (Courtesy: WHO)be subjected to (verb) – put through, undergo, experience (something...
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...
flip-flop (noun) – a sudden reversal of something, particularly a policy/plan.arbitrary (adjective) – random/casual, unpredictable, inconsistent, unmotivated/unreasonable.pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads...
takeover (noun) – gaining of control, change of ownership, acquisition.nuanced (adjective) – delicate, subtle, accurate.foreign direct investment (FDI) (noun) – Investment from one country into another (normally by companies rather than...
COVID-19 (noun) – coronavirus disease 2019.hotspot (noun) – a limited region/area in which a large number of people have tested positive for COVID-19 in several smaller groups...
lend a hand (phrase) – support, assist, help.lockdown (noun) – an emergency protocol implemented by the authorities that prevents people from leaving from a place; An extended state...
across the gulf (phrase) – on the other/opposite side of the gulf; throughout the gulf region.stranded (adjective) – stuck (in difficulties), helpless, abandoned, deserted.constitute (verb) – account for, form,...
stress test (noun) – a test to analyse the function of a system when it is subjected to more pressure.lockdown (noun) – an emergency protocol implemented by the...
