The Hindu Editorial (In the grip of terror) – Jan 01, 2020

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1. in the grip of (phrase) – dominated/affected by something undesirable.
2. point to (verb) – indicate, suggest, signal/signify.
3. resurgent (adjective) – rising again; increasing or reviving after a period of little activity/dullness.
4. oust (verb) – remove, expel, unseat.
5. militant (noun) – extremist, radical, fanatic, sectarian/partisan.
6. storm (verb) – suddenly attack, attempt to capture, conduct an offensive on.
7. incompetence (noun) – inability, incapability, ineptitude, lack of skill/ability.
8. backer (noun) – supporter, upholder, defender.
9. clan (noun) – group, faction, coterie, society.
10. militia (noun) – armed forces, military unit, soldiery (from the civil population to support main forces).
11. vie (verb) – struggle, fight, compete.
12. plunge into (verb) – plummet, fall, tumble, nosedive suddenly & uncontrollably.
13. cyclical (adjective) – recurrent, recurring, happening at regular intervals, regular.
14. strife (noun) – disruption, turmoil, disorder.
15. humanitarian (adjective) – compassionate, humane, socially concerned.
16. pull out (phrasal verb) – withdraw, leave, get out.
17. anarchy (noun) – lawlessness, absence of government, disorder.
18. prevail over (phrasal verb) – conquer, be victorious, gain mastery, prove superior.
19. guerrilla (noun) – a small group of irregular fighters fighting against a large, traditional military.
20. infighting (noun) – conflict, disagreement, argument.
21. exploit (verb) – take advantage of, make use of, utilize.
22. chaos (noun) – disorder, turmoil, mayhem/disruption.
23. faction (noun) – group, division, sector.
24. on the rise (phrase) – increasing; becoming successful.
25. fragile (adjective) – weak, shaky/risky, feeble/unsound.
26. slide (noun) – fall, drop, decline. 

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