The Hindu Editorial (Down, but not out) – Jan 07, 2025

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The Hindu Editorial (​Down, but not out) – Jan 07, 2025:

1. down but not out (phrase) – temporarily suffered a setback but not permanently defeated.
2. frailty (noun) – weakness, weak point, incapacity, impairment, infirmity, failing, deficiency.
3. decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
4. wind (up) (verb) –  wrap (up), finish.
5. silverware (noun) – trophy/cup made of silver.
6. in terms of (phrase) – with regard to, regarding, concerning, in respect of, with reference to, in the matter of, in connection with.
7. stature (noun) – reputation, standing, position, status.
8. preserve (noun) – thing, specialism; something considered as reserved for a particular group of people.
9. claim (verb) – assert or state that someone has achieved something; obtain, win, secure.
10. occasion (noun) – episode, time, event.
11. streak (noun) – period, time, season, spell.
12. seize (verb) – take, take over, get hold of, grasp, conquer.
13. hint (verb) – imply, suggest, indicate.
14. anything but (phrase) – not at all.
15. have one’s moments (phrase) – to have better & impressive (short/brief) periods than others.
16. podium (noun) – platform, stage.
17. play second fiddle (phrase) – be a subordinate/assistant/deputy to someone/something or to be a less important one (than someone/something)
18. speedster (noun) – fast bowler, seamer.
19. It is no surprise that (phrase) – as expected that.
20. host (noun) – a place that holds/conducts an event.
21. prosper (verb) – do well, be successful.
22. opt out (phrasal verb) – to decide (on) not to participate in something.
23. chart (noun) – table chart.
24. resilient (adjective) – strong, sturdy, flexible.
25. follow-on (noun) – an optional rule in cricket where the team that batted second may be asked to play out its second innings shortly after its first by the opposition. The follow-on rule can come into effect if the difference in runs (lead) between the teams in their respective first innings is greater than a predefined margin (200 or more).
26. transition (noun) – change, transformation, adaptation.
27. be upon (phrase) – just beginning to have an effect on someone or something.
28. ease out (phrasal verb) – remove someone gradually; to force someone slowly to leave a job/position.
29. core (noun) – an important group of people.
30. inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable, unpreventable.
31. Down Under (adverb) – in Australia or New Zealand.
32. flux (noun) – continuous change, changeability, shift, rise and fall, unpredictability.
33. follow suit (phrase) – do something same as someone else has just done; follow, copy, imitate, emulate, mimic.
34. sojourn (noun) – stay, visit; journey.
35. ton (noun) – a hundred; a score of 100 or more.
36. yield (noun) – output, gain.
37. odd (adjective) – occasional, periodic, infrequent; unexpected.
38. resistance (noun) – opposition, stand, fight, struggle, defiance.
39. bail out (phrasal verb) – rescue, save, relieve, assist, aid someone from from a difficulty.
40. due to (phrase) – because of, as a result of, thanks to, on account of, owing to.
41. ineptitude (noun) – inability, incapability, lack of skill/ability.
42. second-wind (noun) – it is an ability to get a sudden burst of energy/strength after having been out of breath.
43. toil (verb) – work hard, exert oneself, sweat blood, labour.
44. ranks (noun) – the people belonging to a group.
45. impose one’s will (phrase) – to force others to do what someone needs.
46. adept (adjective) – skillful, astute, very good, brilliant, proficient, expert, accomplished, talented, competent.

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