The Hindu Editorial (Maoist setback) – Sep 06, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Maoist setback) – Sep 06, 2024:

Maoist (noun) – a follower of Maoism (Maoism is a form of communism developed by Mao Tse Tung. It is a doctrine to capture State power through a combination of armed insurgency, mass mobilization and strategic alliances). The largest and the most violent Maoist formation in India is the Communist Party of India (Maoist).
setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, blow, issue, impediment, hindrance, obstruction.
Naxal/Naxalite (noun) – Deriving its name from the Naxalbari village of West Bengal, Naxals or Naxalites are members of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist), classified under the banned LWE (Left Wing Extremism) groups.
forces (noun) – armed forces, troops, soldiers.
blow (noun) – shock, surprise; setback/misfortune.
repression (noun) – persecution, ill treatment, suppression, oppression, exploitation, suffering.
cadre (noun) – a member of an activist group; a small group of people who are specially chosen and trained for a particular purpose
so far (phrase) – until now, up to this point, hitherto
long-standing (adjective) – enduring, long-lasting, continuing, long-lived, perpetual, perennial, steady, permanent, lasting.
left wing (adjective) – liberal, socialist; radical, reforming, revolutionary.
extremist (adjective) – radical, fanatic, militant, extremist, fundamentalist, sectarian, partisan.
movement (noun) – campaign, crusade, drive, push.
casualty (noun) – victim, fatality, loss, mortality (people killed in a war).
ambush (noun) – a surprise attack made on someone from a hidden position; attack by surprise; surprise attack, trap, pitfall.
paramilitary (adjective) – (of semi-militarized force) organized like a military force.
firming up (noun) – an act of strengthening, increasing, bolstering.
no holds barred (phrase) – without rules or restrictions (i.e. engage in a conflict/dispute without any rules/restrictions)
militant (noun) – extremist, radical, fanatic, hardliner, fundamentalist, sectarian, partisan.
result in (verb) – cause, lead to, bring about, give rise to.
experience (verb) – encounter or undergo, go through, be subjected to, be faced with.
perhaps (adverb) – possibly, feasibly, may be, it may/could be, very likely.
bastion (noun) – stronghold, bulwark; fortress, fort; support, protection, mainstay.
take on (phrasal verb) – compete against, challenge, oppose, face, confront.
consequence (noun) – result, effect, ramification, repercussion, reverberation.
insurgent (noun) – rebel, rioter, subversive, guerrilla.
intelligence (noun) – (military/political) information, facts, details, particulars.
come as a surprise/relief (phrase) – to be completely surprising/unexpected.
notwithstanding (adverb) – nevertheless, nonetheless in spite of this/that, regardless of this/that, even so.
grievance (noun) – complaint, protestation, protest, criticism, problem, objection.
state (noun) – government.
taker (noun) – receiver, recipient.
protracted (adjective) – lengthy, longish, extended, stretched, prolonged, elongated, long-drawn-out, never-ending, lingering, endless.
espouse (verb) – adapt (an idea or a belief or a cause); embrace, accept, support, back, welcome, take up, promote, favour, defend.
insurgency (noun) – uprising, revolt, rebellion.
take a toll (phrase) – have a serious/adverse effect on someone/something; cause damage to someone/something; cause suffering.
bring in (phrasal verb) – introduce, present; involve, include.
fatigue (noun) – tiredness, exhaustion, overtiredness, weariness.
point to (phrasal verb) – indicate, suggest, signal, signify, denote, reveal.
befall (verb) – (of something bad) happen, occur, take place/appear, fall upon, hit, strike.
Operation Prahar (noun) – Launched in 2017, ‘Operation Prahar’ is a collaborative mission of the CRPF and Chattisgarh Police against the threats posed by the Naxalites.
scores of (adjective) – a lot of something; several, various, many, countless, numerous, innumerable.
effect (verb) – cause, cause to happen, bring about, produce.
activist (noun) – a person who supports a political change or cause; (or societal change/cause).
civil society organization (CSO) (noun) – non-governmental organizaiton (NGO); any non-profit, voluntary citizens’ group which is organized on a local, national or international level.
mindful (adjective) – conscious of, aware of, alert to, careful of, wary of, sensible of.
disenchantment (noun) – disappointment, dissatisfaction, discontent.
play into someone’s hands (phrase) – do something unintentionally which will give an advantage to the competitor/opponent.
stream (noun) – series, succession, spate.
current (noun) – trend, tendency, movement.
last (verb) – continue, carry on, keep going, remain, persist, stay.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
extremism (noun) – radicalism, fanaticism, dogmatism.
resilient (adjective) – (of a person) able to recover quickly from difficulties/problems, quick to bounce back; adaptable, flexible; strong, sturdy
governance (noun) – the act of governing something; administration.
detrimental (adjective) – harmful, damaging, dangerous, destructive, adverse, counterproductive, unfavourable.
the marginalised (noun) – the people who are treated as insignificant, treated as unimportant, neglected.
section (noun) – a particular group within a larger body of people.
resilience (noun) – the ability to bounce back quickly from difficulties; strength of character, strength, toughness.
anachronistic (adjective) – antiquated, archaic, antique, ancient; outdated, out of date, outmoded, old-fashioned.
far from (phrase) – not, not at all; nowhere near, a long way from.
lofty (adjective) – tall, very high, giant, imposing, magnificent.
misery (noun) – pain, distress, suffering.
futility (noun) – uselessness, pointlessness, vanity.
articulate (verb) – express, voice, communicate, convey, talk of, mention.
concern (noun) – anxiety, worry, issue, distress.
caught in a crossfire (phrase) – get involved in an (argumentative &) unpleasant/difficult situation.
never-ending (adjective) – non-stop, continuing, unending, unceasing, perpetual.