Today is the day when Ajmal Kasab, the face of the terror attack of 26 Nov 2008 on Mumbai was hanged. For today’s spoken English lesson, we take up a documentary on the brave policemen led to the capture of Kasab.
Watch the video, check out the difficult words and phrases and answer the quiz at the end. Also, spare a thought for the brave cops who died in the line of duty.
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Challenging words and Phrases
Mayhem = Violence and disturbance
The bomb blasts caused a lot of mayhem.
The terrorists created a lot of mayhem in Mumbai
Unleash = Release
He was already angry with his wife for not cooking for him and his kid for being rude with him. He unleashed all that anger on poor hapless me.
Dinghy = Small boat
The brave farmer jumped on a dinghy and rowed towards the drowning kid and saved him.
Break up = Split into smaller groups
His company broke into many smaller groups after his death.
Take charge = Take control
After the father retired, the son took charge of the business and led it to become one of the biggest business houses in India
Compel = Force
You cannot compel me to sign this document against my wishes.
Hijack = Take by force
Pakistan trained terrorists hijacked the Indian Airlines flight IC-814 and took it to Kandhar
Spring into action = Become active
The evil uncle sprung into action as soon as the prince went for hunting
The police force in the state sprung into action when the Supreme Court rebuked it for delay in arresting the culprits
Way out = Escape route
There is no escape route for you now. Your life of crime has to pay.
He has duped so many people and has gone so far ahead in the life of crime that there is no way out for him now.
Nab = Catch
The police has launched a massive manhunt to nab the bank robbers.
A thief broke in to his house but his brothers got up and nabbed him.
Now answer the following quiz:
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