The Hindu Editorial (Quartermile stone) – Jul 14, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Quartermile stone) – Jul 14, 2018

Received opinion has it that it takes years to master the quartermile and that progress at the highest level is painfully slow. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Quartermile stone) – Jul 14, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Quartermile stone) – Jul 14, 2018:

quartermile (noun) – 400m race.
so much so that (phrase) – to a very extent that.
come as no surprise (phrase) – something which is surprising someone, but is is as expected one.
tale (noun) – record, history.
sprint (noun) – a short distance (fast) race (400m or less than that).
breakthrough (noun) – progress, development, advancement.
see the light (phrase) – to understand/realise something suddenly.
breathtaking (adjective) – awesome, amazing, wonderful.
fatigue (verb) – tire out, exhaust, drain/overtax.
gear (noun) – approach.
wilting (adjective) – relating to a person losing energy, feeling faint, weakening.
reap (verb) – receive, obtain, get.
stand the test of time (phrase) – to remain strong/valued for a long period of time.
beacon (noun) – guiding light; a source of inspiration.

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