The Hindu Editorial (Local matters) – Sep 23, 2019

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1. livelihood (noun) – source of income, means of support, living, subsistence.
2. lull (noun) – pause/respite, interval/break, suspension/cessation.
3. combative (adjective) – aggressive, belligerent, argumentative/hawkish.
4. ally (noun) – partner, supporter, accomplice/confederate.
5. reap (verb) – receive, obtain, realize; harvest.
6. audacious (verb) – bold, courageous, valiant.
7. reinforce (verb) – strengthen, fortify, bolster up.
8. disarray (noun) – disorder, confusion, disorganization.
9. underlying (adjective) – fundamental, basic, primary.
10. communalization (noun) – a social relationship based on a sense of belonging, such as family or nation.
11. polity (noun) – a politically organized society (or state or unit).
12. bastion (noun) – stronghold, bulwark, mainstay.
13. dynastic (adjective) – relating to a dynasty (a family or line of rulers).
14. vested interest (noun) – a personal interest in something to get benefit.
15. strong-arm (adjective) – aggressive, forceful/coercive, oppressive.
16. vulnerability (noun) – weakness/defencelessness, frailty, susceptibility.
17. breakaway (modifier) – separatist, secessionist, dissenting (group).
18. faction (noun) – group, wing/division, camp.
19. grip (noun) – control, power/influence, hold.
20. stir up (phrasal verb) – provoke, give rise to/cause, trigger.
21. detention (noun) – confinement/incarceration, captivity, custody.
22. undocumented (adjective) – not having the proper legal document.
23. sought past and past participle of seek (verb) – try, attempt, aim.
24. hollow out (verb) – remove, empty, cut out.
25. infuse (verb) – add, impart, introduce.
26. sagging (adjective) – declining, becoming weak.
27. forthcoming (adjective) – imminent, impending, approaching/nearing.

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