The Hindu Editorial (Gold winner) – Aug 27, 2019

P.V. Sindhu’s victory at the badminton World Championships ought to be regarded as one of the finest achievements in the history of Indian sport. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Gold winner) – Aug 27, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Gold winner) – Aug 27, 2019:

1. on course (phrase) – on track, on target, on schedule.
2. ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
3. come close (phrase) – almost achieve.
4. dismantle (verb) – defeat heavily; demolish, knock down, destroy.
5. break new ground (phrase) – do something innovative/unprecedented.
6. string (noun) – series, succession, chain, sequence.
7. temperament (noun) – disposition, nature/character, temper.
8. emphatically (adverb) – distinctly, clearly, noticeably.
9. heartbreaking (adjective) – distressing, upsetting, painful.
10. fashion (noun) – manner, way, method.
11. juncture (noun) – point in time, time/moment, stage.
12. batter (verb) – attack, thrash, pummel/beat up.
13. ferocious (adjective) – extreme, strong, powerful.
14. resounding (adjective) – very great/terrific, huge/massive, decisive/striking.
15. tremendous (adjective) – massive, huge, immense.
16. foe (noun) – nemesis, rival, opponent/competitor.
17. toss aside (phrasal verb) – to throw someone out of the way; throw aside.
18. triumph (noun) – victory, win, success.
19. augur well (verb) – bode, indicate, portend (a good outcome).
20. take for granted (phrase) – assume, believe, understand (something that it will always be as true); fail to appreciate (someone).
21. galvanise (verb) – inspire, spur, encourage.
22. break through (phrasal verb) – make a way through (an obstacle).
23. clinch (verb) – win, be the winner of, be victorious in.
24. enormous (adjective) – huge, wide, extensive.
25. credit (noun) – praise, commendation, regard/merit.
26. protege (noun) – a (young) person who is taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience; student, trainee.

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