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

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

1. run (noun) – a continuous series of performances; form.
2. came up short (phrase) – to fail to win/achieve something.
3. decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
4. run into (phrasal verb) – meet with, encounter, be faced with, run up against.
5. edition (noun) – version, series, episode.
6. overwhelming (adjective) – very strong, forceful, profound, formidable, irresistible.
7. summit clash (noun) – final match.
8. no different (phrase) –  identical, similar.
9. indomitable (adjective) – unconquerable, invincible, unbeatable, unshakeable, unyielding, lionhearted, strong-willed, strong-minded, determined, resolute, mettlesome.
10. force (noun) – (mental or moral) strength, power, energy, vigour, intensity. 
11. hurdle (noun) – obstacle, difficulty, problem, barrier, impediment, obstruction, hindrance.
12. anguished (adjective) – distressed, broken-hearted, unhappy, sad, heartbroken, devastated.
13. all through (phrase) – throughout, all along, all the time, all over, completely, right through.
14. aura (noun) – atmosphere, quality, aspect, character, feeling/mood, spirit.
15. invincibility (noun) – unconquerability; unbeatable & powerful quality.
16. on the trot (phrase) – in succession, one after the other, in a row, consecutively, successively.
17. vanquish (verb) – conquer, defeat, crush, quell, overcome.
18. campaign (noun) – a planned course of action to achieve a target.
19. rival (noun) – opponent, competitor, contestant.
20. round-robin (noun as modifier) – a competition in which each contestant meets every other participant, usually in turn.
21. league (noun) – championship, competition, contest. 
22. reflect (verb) – indicate, show, display, demonstrate, reveal, exhibit.
23. throw up (phrasal verb) – produce something. 
24. Down Under (noun) – it refers to Australia and New Zealand, or the Pacific island countries collectively.
25. stature (noun) – reputation, image, status, position, prominence. 
26. sluggish (adjective) – slow, slow-moving, dull.
27. free-flowing (adjective) – smooth and fluent; smoothly elegant or graceful.
28. go awry (phrase) – not happen as planned.
29. kick in (phrasal verb) – begin, start; come into effect.
30. 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.
31. 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).
32. ton (noun) – a hundred.
33. southpaw (noun) – a left-hander.
34. perhaps (adverb) – maybe, possibly, perhaps.
35. belligerent (adjective) – threatening, aggressive, bellicose, combative, hawkish.
36. knock (noun) (in cricket) an innings.
37. froze past tense of freeze (verb) – stop, stand still, become paralysed.
38. lean on (phrasal verb) – depend on, rely on, bank on, count on.
39. heavily (adverb) – very much.
40. incredible (adjective) – magnificent, spectacular, remarkable, amazing, extraordinary, impressive, outstanding, phenomenal, mind-blowing.
41. reiterate (verb) – say something again; say again, repeat, retell, restate, iterate, recapitulate.
42. consolation (noun) – comfort, solace, compassion, sympathy, moral support, relief, encouragement, easement.
43. run high (phrase) – (of emotions) be intense.
44. ward (noun) – pupil, trainee, minor (under the care and control of a guardian).
45. all over again (phrase) – start doing something again from the beginning.
46. empathy (noun) – affection, fellow feeling, understanding, like-mindedness, compassion.
47. unlikely (adjective) – doubtful, implausible, improbable, questionable.
48. drought (noun) – dry spell, dry period; lack, unavailability, deficiency of something (silverware/trophy/cup).

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