The Hindu Editorial (Prevailing in Paris) – Jun 12, 2018

There is a tendency among tennis fans to take Rafael Nadal’s clay court dominance for granted. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Prevailing in Paris) – Jun 12, 2018.

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1. prevail (verb) – succeed, prove superior, conquer.
2. testimony (noun) – testament, proof, evidence/witness.
3. take for granted (phrase) – fail to appreciate (someone).
4. drain out (verb) – empty out, take up, remove.
5. hold aloft (verb) – elevate, raise up.
6. tout (verb) – commend, endorse, recommend, support.
7. heir (noun) – successor, next in line, inheritor/descendant.
8. overwhelming (adjective) – very strong,, huge, irresistible.
9. inkling (noun) – sign, hint, idea/indication.
10. pulled him level with
11. oft-repeated (adjective) – often repeated
12. compromise (verb) – diminish, reduce, weaken.
13. change gears (phrase) – have a different approach.
14. deem (verb) – regard as, consider; judge.
15. arsenal (noun) – range, array (of resource).
16. standout (adjective) – exceptionally good.
17. stand out (phrasal verb) – be striking, be distinctive, catch the eye.
18. tend (verb) – be inclined, be prone; gravitate.
19. choke (verb) – (in sports) fail to perform at a crucial time of the game due to nervousness.
20. loosen up (phrasal verb) – relax, ease up.
21. summon (verb) – gather, collect, muster.
22. recalibrate (verb) – reevaluate, reassess, rearrange.
23. hers (pronoun) – belonging with her.
24. calling into question (phrase) – doubt, distrust, lack confidence in.
25. make-up (noun) – character, nature, temperament.
26. down and out (adjective) – facing defeat.
27. second wind (noun) – a new strength, a new energy.

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