Why Trump Could Lose His Trade War With China | The Ezra Klein Show Flashcards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqBa0hBAQBA (15 cards)
espionage
The act of secretly gathering information, often by governments or organizations, through covert methods like spying or surveillance.
combustion
A chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidant, typically producing heat and light, often as fire.
leapfrog
A game or action where one jumps over another; also means advancing by skipping over intermediate steps or competitors.
subsidize
To provide financial support, often by a government, to reduce costs or encourage specific activities or industries.
winnow down
To reduce or narrow a list or group by eliminating less desirable or unnecessary elements, like separating grain from chaff.
interlock
To connect or fit together tightly, often mechanically or structurally, so parts work as a unified system.
knucklehead
A slang term for a foolish, silly, or stubborn person who acts thoughtlessly or makes poor decisions.
formidable
Inspiring fear, respect, or awe due to impressive strength, size, difficulty, or capability; daunting or powerful.
spin up
To start, activate, or quickly set up something, often a system, project, or process, to make it operational.
infuriate
To make someone extremely angry or enraged, often through provocation or frustrating actions.
offramp
A road or path leading away from a main route, like an exit from a highway; also used figuratively for an escape or alternative path.
antagonist
A person, group, or force that opposes or conflicts with the main character or goal in a story or situation.
retribution
Punishment or vengeance inflicted for a wrong or injury, often driven by justice or moral reckoning.
Thucydides Trap
The tension and risk of conflict when a rising power threatens to displace an established one, as described by ancient Greek historian Thucydides.
a self-fulfilling prophecy
A prediction or belief that causes actions which ultimately make the prediction come true, often unintentionally.
