The Hindu Editorial (End of a dream run) – Nov 21, 2023

Two decades apart, India again ran into Australia in a World Cup final and the result was the same. In the 2003 edition’s climax at Johannesburg, Ricky Ponting’s men were an overwhelming opposition.... For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (End of a dream run) – Nov 21, 2023.

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run (noun) – a continuous series of performances; form.
came up short (phrase) – to fail to win/achieve something.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
run into (phrasal verb) – meet with, encounter, be faced with, run up against.
edition (noun) – version, series, episode.
overwhelming (adjective) – very strong, forceful, profound, formidable, irresistible.
summit clash (noun) – final match.
no different (phrase) – identical, similar.
indomitable (adjective) – unconquerable, invincible, unbeatable, unshakeable, unyielding, lionhearted, strong-willed, strong-minded, determined, resolute, mettlesome.
force (noun) – (mental or moral) strength, power, energy, vigour, intensity.
hurdle (noun) – obstacle, difficulty, problem, barrier, impediment, obstruction, hindrance.
anguished (adjective) – distressed, broken-hearted, unhappy, sad, heartbroken, devastated.
all through (phrase) – throughout, all along, all the time, all over, completely, right through.
aura (noun) – atmosphere, quality, aspect, character, feeling/mood, spirit.
invincibility (noun) – unconquerability; unbeatable & powerful quality.
on the trot (phrase) – in succession, one after the other, in a row, consecutively, successively.
vanquish (verb) – conquer, defeat, crush, quell, overcome.
campaign (noun) – a planned course of action to achieve a target.
rival (noun) – opponent, competitor, contestant.
round-robin (noun as modifier) – a competition in which each contestant meets every other participant, usually in turn.
league (noun) – championship, competition, contest.
reflect (verb) – indicate, show, display, demonstrate, reveal, exhibit.
throw up (phrasal verb) – produce something.
Down Under (noun) – it refers to Australia and New Zealand, or the Pacific island countries collectively.
stature (noun) – reputation, image, status, position, prominence.
sluggish (adjective) – slow, slow-moving, dull.
free-flowing (adjective) – smooth and fluent; smoothly elegant or graceful.
go awry (phrase) – not happen as planned.
kick in (phrasal verb) – begin, start; come into effect.
window of opportunity (phrase) – a short period of time in which one has a chance to do/achieve something; chance, lucky chance, good time, golden opportunity, suitable time/moment, opportune occasion.
slam/shut the door on (phrase) – to refuse to consider/accept something (an idea, plan, solution, etc.); deny, reject, decline, spurn, dismiss (an idea/plan/solution).
ton (noun) – a hundred.
southpaw (noun) – a left-hander.
perhaps (adverb) – maybe, possibly, perhaps.
belligerent (adjective) – threatening, aggressive, bellicose, combative, hawkish.
knock (noun) (in cricket) an innings.
froze past tense of freeze (verb) – stop, stand still, become paralysed.
lean on (phrasal verb) – depend on, rely on, bank on, count on.
heavily (adverb) – very much.
incredible (adjective) – magnificent, spectacular, remarkable, amazing, extraordinary, impressive, outstanding, phenomenal, mind-blowing.
reiterate (verb) – say something again; say again, repeat, retell, restate, iterate, recapitulate.
consolation (noun) – comfort, solace, compassion, sympathy, moral support, relief, encouragement, easement.
run high (phrase) – (of emotions) be intense.
ward (noun) – pupil, trainee, minor (under the care and control of a guardian).
all over again (phrase) – start doing something again from the beginning.
empathy (noun) – affection, fellow feeling, understanding, like-mindedness, compassion.
unlikely (adjective) – doubtful, implausible, improbable, questionable.
drought (noun) – dry spell, dry period; lack, unavailability, deficiency of something (silverware/trophy/cup).