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

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

The ICC World Cup has entered its business end much after it commenced on May 30. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for 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:

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