Securing Somalia – The Hindu (Oct 17, 2017)

Securing Somalia – The Hindu (Oct 17, 2017)

In the deadliest terrorist attack in Somalia, an explosives-laden truck collided with a fuel tanker in Mogadishu, killing more than 300 people and injuring many more. …. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. -laden (adjective) – loaded, filled, packed.
2. orchestrate (verb) – organize, arrange, plan.
3. revive (verb) – revitalize, refresh; restore.
4. toll (noun) – number, count, total/sum (of deaths or casualties due to an accident, natural calamity & etc).
5. anticipate (verb) – expect, foresee, predict.
6. solidarity (noun) – unanimity, unity, like-mindedness.
7. clan (noun) – group, set, community.
8. retreat (verb) – withdraw, retire, pull back.
9. step (something) up (phrasal verb) – increase the amount, speed, or intensity of something.
10. predicate (verb) – base, establish, build.
11. lever (noun) – handle, grip; pressurizing thing.
12. wherewithal (noun) – capital amount, finances, financial resources/funds.
13. embolden (verb) – give courage, make brave, encourage.
14. limp (verb) – proceed with difficulty.
15. warlord (noun) – a military commander (with individual autonomy).
16. anarchy (noun) – lawlessness, absence of government, disorder.
17. offshoot (noun) – branch, outgrowth; result/effect.
18. conservative (adjective) – reactionary, traditionalist, unprogressive.
19. semblance (noun) – appearance; resemblance; similarity (archaic).
20. capitalise (verb) – take advantage of, exploit, benefit from.

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