The Hindu Editorial (Humpy reigns) – Dec 31, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (Humpy reigns) – Dec 31, 2019

On Saturday night in Moscow, Koneru Humpy finally won a World title in senior chess. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Humpy reigns) – Dec 31, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Humpy reigns) – Dec 31, 2019:

reign (verb) – rule, be in power, be queen, hold sway.
reach one’s full potential (phrase) – to become the best one can be.
single-mindedness (noun) – full of determination.
triumph (noun) – victory, win, success.
bid (noun) – attempt, effort, endeavour/try.
a bit (noun) – somewhat; to some extent.
blitz (noun) – a type of chess in which moves must be made at very short intervals.
variant (noun) – form, version, variation.
fortune (noun) – circumstances (the success or failure of someone), state of affairs, conditions.
commendable (adjective) – admirable, praiseworthy, laudable.
(have) nerves of steel (phrase) – to be very brave and fearless.
come from behind (phrase) – win after being in a losing position.
exceedingly (adverb) – extremely, immensely, especially.
live up to (phrasal verb) – equal, satisfy, achieve.
bet (noun) – candidate, choice, alternative.
somehow (adverb) – in some way, in one way or another, by any means.
elude (verb) – (of an achievement) fail to be attained by (someone).
seed (verb) – give (a competitor) the status of seed in a tournament.
final frontier (noun) – the final limit of achievement in a specific field of activity.