The Hindu Editorial (Lost lives) – May 03, 2019
The death of 15 security personnel in a landmine attack in Gadchiroli on Wednesday is another grim reminder of the Indian state’s continued failure to crush naxalism. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Lost lives) – May 03, 2019.
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Lost lives) – May 03, 2019:
- holistic (adjective) – wholesome, comprehensive/entire, integrated.
- personnel (noun) – employees, staff, workforce.
- landmine (noun) – used figuratively to mean an explosive device/mine hidden under or on the ground.
- grim (adjective) – horrible, terrible, awful.
- crush (verb) – defeat, vanquish/suppress, triumph over.
- Naxalism (noun) – it is actually based on the principles of Maoism. It emphasised the advancement of people’s social and economic life by establishing a classless society through armed revolution. It was rooted in the anti-imperialist struggle and supported armed revolution in order to achieve political transformation.
- deployment (noun) – the movement of a military troops to a particular place.
- company (noun) – (military) unit, troop, corps/squadron.
- audacity (noun) – boldness, courage, fearlessness.
- perpetrator (noun) – a person who does immoral, harmful and illegal activities; criminal, culprit, evil-doer.
- smithereens (plural noun) – small pieces/particles.
- extremist (noun) – radical, fanatical, fundamentalist.
- alarming (adjective) – distressing, upsetting, frightening.
- blithely (adverb) – in a carefree manner; carelessly, casually, uncaringly.
- ambush (noun) – surprise attack, trap, pitfall.
- bait (noun) – trap, enticement, temptation/inducement.
- standard operating procedure (SOP) (noun) – a detailed, written document consisting of step-by-step information on routine activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with specific regulations or standards.
- lead the way (phrase) – guide, conduct, show the way.
- narrative (noun) – a representation of a particular situation.
- intelligence (noun) – (military &political) information, data, details.
- nimble (adjective) – quick, active/fast, quick-thinking/skilful.
- disincentive (noun) – deterrent, discouragement, restraint.
- instil (verb) – infuse, inspire, promote.
- perish (verb) – die, lose one’s life, expire.
- wean away (phrasal verb) – to detach, disconnect, separate someone from depending on something.
- populace (noun) – population, inhabitants, people/public.
- beckon (verb) – attract, captivate, persuade.
- prevailing (adjective) – existing; current.
- hostile (adjective) – opposed; aggressive, confrontational/belligerent.
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