The Hindu Editorial (Infinite crisis) – Oct 10, 2019

President Donald Trump’s decision to pull U.S. troops out of northeastern Syria is tantamount to betraying the Kurdish forces who were in the forefront of the war against the Islamic State. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Infinite crisis) – Oct 10, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Infinite crisis) – Oct 10, 2019:

1. incursion (noun) – attack, intrusion, invasion. 
2. plunge into (verb) – push, thrust, force.
3. chaos (noun) – disorder, turmoil, mayhem/disruption.
4. pull out (phrasal verb) – withdraw, retreat, leave/disengage.
5. tantamount to (adjective) – equivalent to, amounting to, more or less.
6. betray (verb) – break faith with, be unfaithful to, let down.
7. forefront (noun) – fore, front, front line.
8. predominantly (adverb) – mainly, mostly, commonly.
9. autonomous (adjective) – self-governing/ruling, independent, sovereign.
10. militia (noun) – armed forces, military unit, soldiery (from the civil population to support main forces).
11. back (verb) – support, endorse, uphold.
12. caliphate (noun) –  an Islamic state.
13. insurgency (noun) – uprising, revolt, rebellion.
14. empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle.
15. carve out (phrasal verb) – create, establish (something with effort).
16. buffer (noun) – shield, screen, barrier/guard.
17. refugee (noun) – displaced person, asylum seeker, escapee/exile.
18. hold someone back (phrasal verb) – prevent, block, restrict.
19. clear the decks (phrase) – removing hindrances/barriers while preparing for a course of action.
20. wind down (phrasal verb) – bring gradually to a close, diminish/lessen, dwindle.
21. stick in (verb) – remain fixed.
22. de facto (adjective) – actual, existing, effective.
23. opt (verb) – choose, select, decide on.
24. orderly (adjective) – systematic, methodical, careful.
25. give in (phrasal verb) – back down, give way,  give up.
26. retreat (verb) – withdrawal, pulling back, flight.
27. strike back (phrasal verb) – reciprocate, respond, react.
28. set back (phrasal verb) – delay, hinder, impede.
29. advance (noun) – progress, headway, moving forward.
30. potent (adjective) – powerful, strong, vigorous.
31. on the ground (phrase) – in a situation/place where things are happening really/practically.
32. recipe (noun) – process, means, way.

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