The Hindu Editorial (Magnificent Mary) – Nov 27, 2018

M.C. Mary Kom enhanced her already legendary status when she defeated Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota in the 48 kg segment of the Women’s World Boxing Championship in Delhi on Saturday. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Magnificent Mary) – Nov 27, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Magnificent Mary) – Nov 27, 2018:

draw (level) (verb) – to equalize.
Amateur boxing (noun) – Amateur boxing practised at the collegiate level and as many as associations (like Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games & etc); The rules of amateur boxing are geared to protect the health and safety of the athlete. Its objective is to win on points by landing more correct scoring blows on the opponent’s target area. Knock-downs do not result in extra points. Amateur athletes compete out of the love of the sport and pride for their province and country. They are not paid to compete. The rules, objectives & other aspects for “professional boxing” can vary significantly.
defy the odds (phrase) – achieve something considered as impossible.
bust (verb) – break, overcome, defeat.
stereotype (noun) – cliché, standard/conventional image; conventional label/tag.
hold back (phrasal verb) – prevent, block, thwart/retrain.
firm up (phrasal verb) – make something resolute/firm, strengthen/reinforce/consolidate.
landscape (noun) – the distinctive features of a field of activity.
determination (noun) – resolution, resolve, strength of character.
grace (noun) – politeness, courtesy, propriety.
cement (verb) – establish firmly.
haul (noun) – the number of (medals).
clinch (verb) – win, achieve, success in, triumph.
bout (noun) – match, round, contest.
fuel (verb) – stimulate, boost, support.
burst (noun) – spell, session, stint.
pursuit (noun) – goal, objective, aim.
hail (verb) – acclaim, praise/applaud, commend.
humble (adjective) – lower-class, poor, simple/ordinary.
chronicle (verb) – record, register, set down.
sum up (phrasal verb) – review, summarize, outline.
diverse (adjective) – various, multiple, manifold.
on a par with (phrase) – as good as, equal to, on a level with.
remuneration (noun) – payment, earnings, wages.
give heart to (phrase) – make someone more confident/hopeful.