The Hindu Editorial (Lost lives) – May 03, 2019

The death of 15 security personnel in a landmine attack in Gadchiroli on Wednesday is another grim reminder of the Indian state’s continued failure to crush naxalism. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Lost lives) – May 03, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Lost lives) – May 03, 2019:

holistic (adjective) – wholesome, comprehensive/entire, integrated.
personnel (noun) – employees, staff, workforce.
landmine (noun) – used figuratively to mean an explosive device/mine hidden under or on the ground.
grim (adjective) – horrible, terrible, awful.
crush (verb) – defeat, vanquish/suppress, triumph over.
Naxalism (noun) – it is actually based on the principles of Maoism. It emphasised the advancement of people’s social and economic life by establishing a classless society through armed revolution. It was rooted in the anti-imperialist struggle and supported armed revolution in order to achieve political transformation.
deployment (noun) – the movement of a military troops to a particular place.
company (noun) – (military) unit, troop, corps/squadron.
audacity (noun) – boldness, courage, fearlessness.
perpetrator (noun) – a person who does immoral, harmful and illegal activities; criminal, culprit, evil-doer.
smithereens (plural noun) – small pieces/particles.
extremist (noun) – radical, fanatical, fundamentalist.
alarming (adjective) – distressing, upsetting, frightening.
blithely (adverb) – in a carefree manner; carelessly, casually, uncaringly.
ambush (noun) – surprise attack, trap, pitfall.
bait (noun) – trap, enticement, temptation/inducement.
standard operating procedure (SOP) (noun) – a detailed, written document consisting of step-by-step information on routine activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with specific regulations or standards.
lead the way (phrase) – guide, conduct, show the way.
narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation.
intelligence (noun) – (military &political) information, data, details.
nimble (adjective) – quick, active/fast, quick-thinking/skilful.
disincentive (noun) – deterrent, discouragement, restraint.
instil (verb) – infuse, inspire, promote.
perish (verb) – die, lose one’s life, expire.
wean away (phrasal verb) – to detach, disconnect, separate someone from depending on something.
populace (noun) – population, inhabitants, people/public.
beckon (verb) – attract, captivate, persuade.
prevailing (adjective) – existing; current.
hostile (adjective) – opposed; aggressive, confrontational/belligerent.