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* break the deadlock : to bring to an end a stalemate, impasses or standstill

ex) The efforts of the United Nations have finally succeeded in breaking the deadlock between the warring countries. His late-game goal finally broke the deadlock and put his team in the lead.

 

 

*farcical: very silly, unlikely, or unreasonable, often in a way that is humorous

ex) the whole situation has become farcical.

There were farcical scenes at the meeting.

 

*indicative: being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen:

ex) Resumption of the talks is indicative of an improving relationship between the countries.

 

*berate: to criticize or speak in an angry manner to someone.

ex) As he left the meeting he was berated by angry  demonstrators.

 

*retify : (especially of goverments or organizations) to make an agreement official

ex) Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rigths of the child.

 

 

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