The Hindu Editorial (Closer than close) – Jul 16, 2019

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The Hindu Editorial (Closer than close) – Jul 16, 2019

Summit clashes of global sporting tournaments can often be underwhelming. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Closer than close) – Jul 16, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Closer than close) – Jul 16, 2019:

underwhelm (verb) – unsatisfactory, not exciting, disappointing.
revel in (verb) – enjoy, delight in, savour/relish, take pleasure in.
wilt (verb) – languish, lose energy/confidence, feel faint/weak.
lopsided (adjective) – uneven, unsymmetrical, one-sided.
cut from the same cloth (phrase) – identical, similar, alike, the same.
invest with (verb) – fill, charge, imbue/infuse.
magnitude (noun) – importance/significance, distinction, intensity/power.
replicate (verb) – copy, reproduce, duplicate.
stalemate (noun) – deadlock, impasse, standstill/stand-off.
apiece (adverb) – each, respectively, individually.
quest (noun) – search, hunt, pursuit; mission.
cumulative (adjective) – collective, aggregate, amassed/total.
pip (verb) – defeat by a small margin/at the last moment.
gladiatorial (adjective) – intense, ruthless, hard-fought (competition).
cold (adjective) – unwelcoming, unsympathetic, unemotional, dispassionate; formal/stiff.
linger (verb) – hold, remain, stay (longer).
halo (noun) – glory, crown of light, corona.
bridesmaid (noun) – a person who never achieves a desire/goal.
tussle (noun) – scuffle, fight, struggle.
agog (adjective) – excited, eager, in suspense.
deny (verb) – dissent from, disagree with, oppose.
rise to the occasion (phrase) – perform better than usual.
splendid (adjective) – excellent, wonderful, magnificent.
keep pace with (phrase) – progress at the same speed as.
unsung (adjective) – relating to a person who does great achievements but he is unknown/unacknowledged; uncelebrated, unacclaimed.
triumph (noun) – victory, win, success.
resuscitate (verb) – strengthen, reinvigorate, improve the condition of something.
wane (verb) – decrease, decline, diminish/dwindle.
demographic (adjective) – the statistical study/structure of populations, especially human beings.
immigrant (noun) – non-native, foreigner, migrant.
root for (phrasal verb) – support, encourage, cheer.
footfall (noun) – the number of people entering an area in a given time.
lose/fall at the last hurdle (phrase) – to fail/lose near the end of something.
succumb (verb) – yield, give in, submit/surrender.
meekly (adverb) – gently, softly/humbly, submissively.
might (noun) – strength, force, power.
dish out (phrasal verb) – present, offer, produce.
face-off (noun) – battle, contest, fight.
slender (adjective) – modest, slight, scant/little.
ramification (noun) – consequence, result, outcome.
old one’s head high (phrase) – be confident, be unashamed.
skewed (adjective) – distorted, altered, changed; misrepresented, falsified.
engrossing (adjective) – interesting, fascinating, captivating.
pièce de résistance (noun) – ( French Word) masterpiece, magnum opus, masterwork.
hold a mirror (phrase) – metaphorically, it usually means reveal to someone what they look like to the rest of the world.
address (verb) – attend to, tackle, deal with.
flaw (noun) – defect/fault, imperfection/deficiency
robust (adjective) – strong, powerful, tough.
jaded (adjective) – tired, weary, exhausted.
outfit (noun) – organization, group, party.