Mind the perimeter – The Hindu (Feb 15 2018)

Mind the perimeter – The Hindu (Feb 15 2018)

The number of casualties in the terror attack on the Sunjuwan Army base in Jammu has risen to seven after clearing operations. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. garrison (noun) – armed force, military unit, regiment.
2. infantry (noun) – foot soldiers.
3. infiltrate (verb) – penetrate, invade, intrude/trespass on.
4. lapse (noun) – failure, negligence, oversight.
5. scanty (adverb) – meagre, limited, minimal.
6. aftermath (noun) – repercussions, after-effects, fallout.
7. fortify (verb) – strengthen, reinforce, consolidate.
8. substantial (adjective) – sizeable, considerable, significant.
9. underscore (verb) – call attention to, emphasize, highlight.
10. on the ground (phrase) – in a situation/place where things are happening really/practically.
11. overhaul (verb) – thoroughly examine, revamp, analyse & improve.
12. under way (adverb) – going on, continuing, happening/taking place.
13. impetus (noun) – motivation, stimulus, encouragement/ boost.
14. broad-based (adjective) – wide-ranging, general.
15. ad hoc (adjective) – emergency, makeshift,extemporary; relating to actions/measures to deal with specific & urgent issues/situations only (not something pre-planned earlier).
16. borne in mind past participle of bear in mind (phrase) – take into account, be mindful, remember/consider.
17. lax (adjective) – neglectful, careless/heedless, inattentive.
18. terrain (noun) – territory, area.
19. proximity (noun) – closeness, nearness, adjacency.
20. dwelling (noun) – a place of residence, house.
21. crossfire (noun) – gunfire from different directions crossing through the same area.
22. adhere (to) (verb) – comply with, abide by, conform to.
23. rely on (phrasal verb) – depend on; resort to, bank on.
24. boots on the ground (phrase) – ground troops in a military operation.
25. calibre ((noun) – quality, merit, character/eminence.
26. holistic (adjective) – relating to the whole, comprehensive, full/total.
27. strike (noun) – sudden attack.

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