The Hindu Editorial (Enduring greatness) – Mar 10, 2021

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enduring (adjective) – stable, steady, steadfast, firm, unwavering, long-running, long-term.
greatness (noun) – brilliance, prowess, talent, expertise/skill, mastery.
chase down (phrasal verb) – run after and catch someone; follow and catch someone.
hold (verb) – possess, have, own.
wizardry (noun) – magic, alchemic talent, supernatural ability; artistry, great skill, genius (in a particular sphere of activity).
elevate (verb) – raise, lift up (to a higher position/level).
unseen (adjective) – invisible, undetectable, unnoticed.
aesthetically (adverb) – beautifully, attractively, elegantly.
rugged (adjective) – strong, muscular, mighty; firm, determined, resolute; exacting, taxing, demanding.
artistry (noun) – (creative) ability, skill, talent, style.
stretch (verb) – extend, spread, continue, range, unfold.
extreme (noun) – limit, extremity, greatest degree, highest degree, maximum, height.
elastic (adjective) – adjustable, accommodating, flexible, versatile, all-around.
straddle (verb) – be on both sides of something; extend across, traverse.
at times phrase) – sometimes, occasionally, now and then.
offset (verb) – even up, counterbalance, cancel out, equalize, neutralize.
demeanour (noun) – behaviour, manner, attitude, look.
grinding (adjective) – overwhelming, overpowering, unendurable, intolerable, burdensome.
embark upon (phrasal verb) – start, begin, initiate.
go past (verb) – surpass, excel, transcend, be better than.
serve (verb) – do, perform; function/act as.
run (noun) – a continuous series of performances (in a sport/event).
longevity (noun) – continuance, continuity, continuation, lasting power, long life, durability.
utter (adjective) – complete, total, absolute.
decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
gone by (adjective) – bygone, in the past, earlier.
decades gone by (phrase) – 10 years in the past.
scale (verb) – go up, go over, ascend, climb up, reach.
celebrated (adjective) – admired; renowned.
duo (noun) – a pair of people.
pole position (noun) – a dominant position.
all but one (phrase) – all except one.
accumulate (verb) – gather, collect, amass.
remarkably (adverb) – strikingly, exceptionally, incredibly.
come as no surprise (phrase) – something which is not surprising someone, but is as expected one.
build on (phrasal verb) – develop, enhance, expand on.
fleet-footed (adjective) – nimble, agile/deft, active, light on one’s feet.
wing (noun) – limb (arm/leg); (wings -used in relation to ease and quickness of movement (of a person)).
chisel (verb) – sculpt, carve, shape, fashion, form.
pre-eminent (adjective) – important, foremost, prominent.
hallowed (adjective) – holy, sacred, reverenced/divine.
triumph (verb) – prevail, win, succeed.
majesty (noun) – impressiveness, nobleness, magnificence, grandeur, grandness; supremacy, dominion.
notwithstanding (conjunction) – although, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, even though.
replicate (verb) – emulate, recreate.
up against (phrase) – confronted with, faced with, opposed by.
invincible (adjective) – unconquerable, unbeatable, indomitable.
acknowledge (verb) – admit, accept, realize.
blip (noun) – a small/very short & temporary deviation (from normality/trend).
stagnate (verb) – decline, deteriorate, fall.
wilderness (noun) – a position of disapproval/dislike.
vintage (adjective) – high-quality, superior, best; classic, ageless.
ruthless (adjective) – unforgiving, unfeeling, uncaring, unsympathetic.
untouchable (adjective) – intangible, impalpable, indefinable.
tetchy (adjective) – irritable, impatient, ill-tempered; scratchy, volatile.
comprehensive (adjective) – won by a large margin.
invincibility (noun) – unbeatable & powerful quality.
far from (phrase) – not, not at all.
crack (verb) – break down, give way, cave in, crumble, collapse, lose control.