The Hindu Editorial (Effortless brilliance) – Jan 29, 2019

Novak Djokovic, at his absolute best, can make even the most fiercely competitive of draws appear enervated. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Effortless brilliance) – Jan 29, 2019.

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1. error-prone (adjective) – erring, errant.
2. fiercely (adverb) – savagely, severely, aggressively/extremely.
3. enervate (verb) – weaken, debilitate, wear out.
4. merciless (adjective) – inflexible, unforgiving, relentless.
5. on the cusp of (noun) – a point where something will change.
6. compromise (verb) – damage, injure, weaken.
7. withdraw (verb) – pull back, retreat, discontinue.
8. have a shot at (phrase) – to attempt/try to do something.
9. immortality (noun) – timelessness; lasting fame/legendary status, something remembered forever.
10. stagger (verb) – astonish, amaze, surprise.
11. smite (verb) – afflict, trouble, affect.
12. a far cry (phrase) – a very different one.
13. invincibility (noun) – unbeatable & powerful quality;
14. invisibility cloak /cloak (mask) of invisibility (noun) – it is a magical garment which renders whoever or whatever it covers unseeable.
15. gritty (adjective) – courageous/brave, lionhearted, spirited.
16. concede (verb) – give up, relinquish, hand over/yield.
17. astonishing (adjective) – impressive, surprising, amazing/unbelievable.
18. the business end (noun) – the basic part of an activity/process.
19. elite (noun) – a select group of people (with power and influence).
20. write off (phrasal verb) – disregard, dismiss, ignore (someone/something as insignificant).
21. dismantle (verb) –  demolish, knock down, bulldoze.
22. look forward to (phrasal verb) – wait for, count on, expect.
23. irresistible (adjective) – fascinating, attractive, captivating.
24. heightened (adjective) – intensified, increased, amplified.
25. gallant (adjective) – brave, courageous, valiant.
26. temperament (noun) – disposition, spirit/mettle, character.
27. poise (noun) – self-control, presence of mind, composure/nerve.

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