Back to the future – The Hindu (Sep 12, 2017)

Back to the future – The Hindu (Sep 12, 2017)

Men’s tennis appears to have been transported into the past this year. No one saw Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal splitting the Majors in 2017, but… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-2 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. resurgence (noun) – revival, recovery, comeback.
2. ruthless (adjective) – cruel, heartless;  severe/uncaring.
3. transcend (verb) – excel, surpass/outshine.
4. frenetic (adjective) – hyperactive, energetic, intense.
5. monotone (adjective) – without variety; unchanging, dull.
6. comfort (noun) – something that contributes to physical ease.
7. boisterous (adjective) – lively, active, cheerful.
8. debunk (verb) – explode, discredit, invalidate.
9. cultivated (adjective) – educated, well read, well informed.
10. innate (adjective) – inherent, natural, inborn.
11. relentlessness (noun) – an act of persistent, constant, continuous one.
12. longevity (noun) – continuation, lasting power, durability.
13. setback (noun) – problem/issue, difficulty, misfortune.
14. gloomy (adjective) – dismal, cheerless, depressing.
15. mind over matter (phrase) – the use of willpower to overcome physical problems.

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