The Hindu Editorial (Cup of surprises) – Oct 01, 2018
The victory was no surprise but it took a nerve-racking final against Bangladesh in Dubai for Rohit Sharma’s men to win the Asia Cup and and fulfil their pre-tournament billing. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Cup of surprises) – Oct 01, 2018.
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Cup of surprises) – Oct 01, 2018:
- nerve-racking (adjective) – stressful, difficult, demanding.
- billing (noun) – publicity, promotion, advertising.
- punched well above one’s weight (phrase) – involve in an activity at a higher level beyond one’s abilities.
- glorious (adjective) – superb, sublime, spectacular.
- underdog (noun) – predicted loser, weaker person/team.
- fancy (adjective) – showy, flashy, superior.
- powerhouse (noun) – a person/country with a lot of energy, power & influence.
- tumble out (verb) – fall, lose, collapse.
- medley (noun) – selection, assortment, mixture/combination.
- hierarchy (noun) – ranking, grading; class system.
- abridged (adjective) – shortened, reduced, decreased.
- prelude (noun) – introduction, beginning, overture.
- flux (noun) – instability, unsteadiness, unpredictability.
- on the wane (phrase) – declining, decreasing/diminishing, weakening.
- lightning (adjective) – quick, fast, swift.
- reflex (noun) – action (done impulsively/quickly).
- intact (adjective) – undamaged, unimpaired, unflawed.
- shepherd (verb) – guide, conduct, usher/lead.
- groom (verb) – prepare, train, make ready.
- akin (adjective) – similar, related, equivalent.
- decade (noun) – a period of 10 year.
- strife (noun) – disruption, trouble, difficulty.
- forge (verb) – build, form, create.
- soothing (adjective) – relaxing, quiet, reassuring.
- balm (noun) – relief, comfort, consolation.
- dish out (phrasal verb) – present, offer, produce.
- rousing (adjective) – stirring, inspiring, exciting/stimulating.
- aplomb (noun) – poise, self-assurance, self-possession, self-confidence.
- journeyman (noun) – a player who is ok, but not superb.
- plucky (adjective) – brave, courageous, bold.
- amateur (adjective) – non-professional, non-specialist.
- break through (phrasal verb) – attain/reach success.
- nurture (verb) – encourage, promote, foster.
- follow suit (phrase) – emulate, copy, follow.
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