The Hindu Editorial (All vie for the Cup) – Oct 04, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (All vie for the Cup) – Oct 04, 2023:

vie (for) (verb) – compete strongly with someone to get/achieve something; fight, contend, strive, lock horns.
host (noun) – a place that holds/conducts an event.
singular (adjective) – single, lone, only, solitary; unique.
carry the weight (phrase) – be influential or be important.
showpiece (noun as modifier) – something that attracts attention or admiration; best example.
set (for) (verb) – ready, prepared, organized, geared up.
defending (adjective) – reigning; currently holding a title or championship.
runner-up (noun) – the competitor who finishes second. synonyms: second best, finalist.
inaugural (adjective) – first, initial.
fixture (noun) – (of sports) fixture, match, contest, clash.
frenetic (adjective) – frantic, hyperactive, energetic, intense, fast and furious.
run (noun) – a continuous series/period.
diverse (adjective) – different, various.
wind back (phrasal verb) – go back/go towards the beginning.
play second fiddle (phrase) – be a subordinate/assistant/deputy to someone/something or less important (than someone/something).
juxtapose (verb) – place side by side; compare with, weigh against, place against another.
heft (noun) – influence, ability; weight/strength.
clout (noun) – power, command, sway, authority, influence, weight.
subcontinental (adjective) – pertaining to the Indian Subcontinent.
cut to the present (phrase) – If someone is telling a story/history, they might give a little brief about the past and then “cut to the present” to say what is happening now.
outpost (noun) – a remote area of a country.
warmth (noun) – friendliness, bonhomie, geniality, affability.
willow game (noun) – cricket game (cricket bat is usually made of willow wood).
be torn between (phrase) – be distracted by two contrasting choices/options, be in a trouble.
frenzied (adjective) – very busy, very active, frantic, feverish.
afterthought (noun) – an idea taking place later; later thought, second thought, reconsideration.
afresh (adverb) – again, anew, once again, once more.
thanks to (phrase) – as a result of, owing to, due to, because of.
context (noun) – circumstances, conditions, situations, factors.
base (noun) – foundation, support.
rousing (adjective) – inspiring, exciting, electrifying, energizing.
charm (noun) – appeal, excitement, enticement, attraction, fascination, drawing power.
caravan (noun) – convoy, procession, assemblage, group.
bust (verb) – break, shatter, smash.
matter (verb) – be important or significant.
hoist (verb) – raise up, lift up, pull up, elevate.
jinx (noun) – curse, bad luck, affliction.
resultant (adjective) – accompanying, associated, related, connected.
necessarily (adverb) – inevitably, certainly, surely.
have the last laugh (phrase) – to finally achieve success (after facing difficult situation or doubt/scepticism from others).
unenviable (adjective) – difficult, painful, disagreeable, undesirable, unpleasant.
keep an eye on (phrase) – oversee, observe, supervise, look after.
index (noun) – a measure of something.
template (noun) – a preset format, pattern, arrangement.
rival (noun) – opponent.
in vogue (noun) – in the current fashion or style.
speedster (noun) – fast bowler, seamer.
probing (adjective) – discerning, incisive, insightful, penetrating, and perceptive.
quotient (noun) – an amount of a particular specified quality/characteristic.
throw up (phrasal verb) – produce.
well-laid (adjective) – formulated carefully & very thoroughly.