The Hindu Editorial (Disquiet in the Northeast) – Nov 25, 2022

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The Hindu Editorial (Disquiet in the Northeast) – Nov 25, 2022:

1. disquiet (noun) – uneasiness, agitation, restlessness, distress/concern.
2. intercept (verb) – obstruct, impede, interrupt, detain.
3. personnel (noun) – staff, employees, workforce.
4. smuggling (noun) – the illegal transportation of objects, substances, etc. across an international border in violation of applicable laws or other regulations.
5. smuggle (verb) – bring/take illegally.
6. personnel (noun) – staff, employees, workforce.
7. gherao (verb) – (in a protest/demonstration) encircle and prevent someone from leaving a place.
8. miscreant (noun) – law-breaker, wrongdoer, offender.
9. resort to (phrasal verb) – use, utilize, employ, fall back on, turn to, have recourse to, bring into play.
10. maintain (verb) – state, announce, assert, claim something strongly.
11. unprovoked (adjective) – unjustified, without reason, uncalled for, unwarranted.
12. version (noun) – report, statement, narrative.
13. institute (verb) – start, begin, initiate.
14. inquiry (noun) – official inspection, probe; hearing, trial.
15. mistrust (noun) – suspicion, distrust, doubt, misgivings. 
16. underlying (adjective) – fundamental, basic, primary.
17. conflict (noun) – dispute, clash, hostility, tussle, friction, discord.
18. lead to (verb) – result in, cause, bring on, bring about, give rise to.
19. deeper comparative adjective of deep (adjective) – intense, serious.
20. decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
21. carve out (phrasal verb) – create, establish, take out (something with effort).
22. autonomous (adjective) – self-governing, independent, self-determining.
23. full-fledged (adjective) – fully established/developed.
24. take place (phrase) – happen, occur, come about, transpire.
25. flare-up (noun) – (sudden) outburst, eruption, blow-up (of hostility).
26. arise out of (phrasal verb) – occur, happen, ensue (as a result of).
27. stretch (noun) – area.
28. in time (phrase) – eventually, finally, sooner or later, as time goes on/by.
29. take the lead (phrase) – to take charge; to assume leadership; to be responsible for doing something.
30. lingering (adjective) – long-drawn-out, protracted, prolonged, persisting, continuing.
31. cartography (noun) – the science or art of making or drawing maps.
32. overlook (verb) – neglect, ignore, disregard, turn a blind eye.
33. grazing grounds (noun) – grassland (suitable for farm animals like cattle or sheep feed on grass).
34. nature (noun) – essence, character, identity.
35. instructive (adjective) – informative, instructional, informational, explanatory, telling, revealing; good example, case study.
36. leverage (noun) – influence, clout, power, weight, sway.
37. comprehensive (adjective) – all-inclusive, broad-based; all-embracing, complete, thorough.
38. resolution (noun) – solution, settlement.
39. outstanding (adjective) – unfinished, incomplete, remaining, pending, ongoing.
40. take someone into your confidence (phrase) – to tell someone your secrets.
41. in any case (phrase) – moreover.
42. man-made (adjective) – artificial, unnatural.
43. pursuit (noun) – quest, search, chase; striving towards.
44. livelihood (noun) – means of making a living with the basic necessities (food, water, shelter and clothing); means of support, subsistence, source of income.

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