The Hindu Editorial (Doping to win) – Dec 11, 2019

Monday’s decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to ban Russia from global sporting events for a four-year period is arguably the biggest sporting crisis the country has faced till date. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Doping to win)- Dec 11, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Doping to win) – Dec 11, 2019:

sanction (noun) – support, backing, approval.
epic (adjective) – huge, very large.
arguably (adverb) – possibly, probably, perhaps, maybe.
watchdog (noun) – inspector/supervisor, observer, ombudsman.
most (adverb) – to the greatest extent; extremely.
inevitably (adverb) – necessarily, unavoidably, definitely.
arbitration (noun) – conciliation, mediation, intervention/negotiation.
uphold (verb) – justify, vindicate, validate.
bar (verb) – block, ban, forbid/prohibit.
high-profile (adjective) – most important, unavoidable, attracting much public attention.
saga (noun) – lengthy story/history; chain/series of events.
scandal (noun) – impropriety, misconduct, wrongdoing.
erupt (verb) – break out, start suddenly, flare up.
on the eve of (phrase) – before a time or (important) event; early.
whistle-blower (noun) – one who reveals others’ illegal activities in public or to the government/authority.
nail (verb) – expose, reveal, identify.
sophisticated (adjective) – advanced, highly developed, innovatory.
allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
collusion (noun) – collaboration, scheming, intrigue.
intelligence (noun) – (military &political) information, data, details.
dope-tainted (adjective) – affected/polluted/contaminated by dope.
reluctantly (adverb) – hesitantly, unwillingly.
corroborate (verb) – confirm, verify, validate.
manipulate (verb) – misrepresent, falsify, distort.
cover up (phrasal verb) – conceal, hide, camouflage (an illicit activity).
sanctions (noun) – penalty, punishment, deterrent.
crusader (noun) – campaigner, fighter, champion/reformer.
go far (phrase) – be successful, do well for oneself, achieve a great deal.
expel (verb) – bar, ban, debar/push out.
sheer (adjective) – utter, complete/thorough, consummate/out and out.
magnitude (noun) – importance/significance, distinction, intensity/power.
Sochi (noun) – a Russian city on the Black Sea, is known as a summer beach resort, and was host of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
marquee (adjective) – greatest, leading, foremost.
slate (verb) – schedule, plan, organize.
host (verb) – present, organize.
straddle (verb) – extend across, be situated on both sides of.
misdemeanour (noun) – wrongdoing, evil deed, crime act.
pay the price (phrase) – experience the bad/unpleasant result of something.
machinations (noun) – schemes/plots, intrigues, conspiracies.