The Hindu Editorial (The last four) – Jul 08, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (The last four) – Jul 08, 2019:

1. tag (noun) – identity, label, name.
2. fickle (adjective) – volatile, changeable/variable, irregular.
3. lead-up to (noun) – circumstances, conditions, situation.
4. the dust settles (phrase) – things calm down.
5. solitary (adjective) – only, single/sole, lone.
6. wake-up call (noun) – something which alerts a person to a problem and makes him/her to do some remedial action.
7. setback (noun) – problem, difficulty, issue.
8. knockout (noun) – the loser is eliminated from a tournament; elimination match/competition.
9. take on (phrasal verb) – compete against, oppose, face.
10. pit (verb) – match against, put in opposition to, set against.
11. foe (noun) – enemy, adversary, opponent.
12. prudent (adjective) – wise, sensible, careful/ far-sighted.
13. arsenal (noun) – array, collection/range, line-up of resources.
14. ride on (phrasal verb) – depend on.
15. top-line (adjective) – of the highest quality.
16. under-cooked (adjective) –  underdone/cooked insufficiently; figuratively means “not performed well enough”.
17. punctuate (verb) – happen or occur (at intervals).
18. fang (noun) – a large sharp tooth.
19. incisive (adjective) – quick & sharp.
20. helm (verb) – lead/oversee, manage, steer.
21. mask (verb) – hide, conceal, cover.
22. resilience (noun) – strength, toughness; the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
23. opponent (noun) – rival, adversary, the opposition.
24. astute (adjective) – shrewd, clever, smart.
25. tail off (phrasal verb) – gradually diminish/weaken.
26. slide (noun) – fall, drop, downturn.
27. lean on (verb) – depend on, rely on, count on.
28. menace (noun) – threat/danger, risk/peril, intimidation.
29. scalp (noun) – used with reference to getting wickets of opponent team.
30. maverick (adjective) – atypical, irregular, distinctive.
31. x-factor (noun) – a special talent.
32. excel (verb) – shine, be very good, be proficient.
33. bank on (phrasal verb) – rely on, depend on, count on.
34. belligerence (noun) – aggressive/combative behaviour, determination, firmness.
35. excellence (noun) – brilliance, merit/talent, quality.
36. force (noun) – drive, power, energy.
37. beckon (verb) – attract, captivate, fascinate/interest.

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