The Hindu Editorial (The old and the new) – May 31, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (The old and the new) – May 31, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (The old and the new) – May 31, 2023:

fickle (adjective) – changeable, variable, volatile, mercurial, unpredictable, undependable, unstable.
yield (verb) – give, provide, bring in.
there is no mistaking (phrase) – when there’s no mistaking something, you cannot forget/fail to recognize/understand it.
inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable, unpreventable, inescapable.
air (noun) – mood, aura, vibe.
spill over (phrasal verb) – spread out, fan out, overflow, extend/expand over.
pull off (phrasal verb) – succeed in doing something difficult; achieve, accomplish, fulfil, bring off, bring about, carry out, carry off, execute, perform.
heist (noun) – an act of stealing something; robbery.
defending (adjective) – reigning, current.
thump (verb) – hit, strike.
washout (noun) – an event that is ruined by heavy rain.
regal (adjective) – majestic, impressive, grand, splendid, superb.
composure (noun) – self-control, self-possession, self-command, calmness, presence of mind.
trait (noun) – identity, quality, attribute, character.
imbibe (verb) – assimilate, absorb, acquire, grasp, take in.
eternal (adjective) – everlasting, never-ending, enduring, abiding, permanent, immortal.
stint (noun) – session, spell, term, turn.
apt (adjective) – appropriate, suitable, relevant.
take on (phrasal verb) – compete against, face, oppose, challenge.
promising (adjective) – hopeful, optimistic, favourable, talented.
summit clash (noun) – final match.
prise out (phrasal verb) – beat out, draw out, force out.
lightning (adjective) – very quick.
fatal (adjective) – deadly, lethal, tragic.
blow (noun) – shock, surprise, upset, disappointment, let-down.
hammer (verb) – hit, strike.
hail from (verb) – come from, be a native of, originate in, have one’s roots in.
equal to the task (phrase) – having the required ability, talent or qualities to manage a situation.
long-handle (noun) – the entire force of the bat in cricket.
do the trick (phrase) – be effective, solve the problem, achieve the desired result.
mark (verb) – represent, indicate, signify.
culmination (noun) – completion, finish, conclusion, end.
long-drawn (adjective) – lengthy.
old guard (noun) – a group/squad/team that is existing for a very long time.
debutant (noun) – a person/team who is making a debut (first public appearance) in a particular capacity or role, particularly in sport.
reflection (noun) – demonstration, display, expression, indication, evidence/proof.
innate (adjective) – natural, inborn, intrinsic, instinctive, inherent, built-in, ingrained, deep-rooted.
campaign (noun) – movement, drive, course of action, strategy.
second wind (noun) – a new strength/energy.
be in the frame (phrase) – be eligible.
berth (noun) – position, place, spot.
falter (verb) – lose strength, lose momentum, to stop making progress; to stop being successful.
yearn for (verb) – desire, want, long for, hope for, crave, wish for.
elusive (adjective) – difficult to find, difficult to achieve; intangible.
successor (noun) – inheritor, next-in-line; descendant, scion.
veteran (noun) – (long-serving) expert, seasoned, mature, established/experienced (person in an area of activity).
adept (adjective) – skillful, deft, clever, astute, impressive, masterful.
dugout (noun) – a shelter by the side of sporting field where a team’s manager, etc. can sit and watch the game.
at large (phrase) – as a whole, generally.
testimony (noun) – witness/evidence, proof, testament.
fissure (noun) – a state of incompatibility; disagreement, gap/crack.
reflect (verb) – indicate, show, display, communicate, represent.
the dust settles (phrase) – things calm down.
respite (noun) – break, pause, rest, interval.