Youth power – The Hindu (Feb 06 2018)

India’s title triumph in the Under-19 cricket World Cup at the Bay Oval in New Zealand seemed inevitable. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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have one’s work cut out (phrase) – be dealt with a difficult task.
mentor (verb) – advise, train, guide.
inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable/unpreventable, certain, expected.
astutely (adverb) – accurately, perceptively/responsively, wisely/cleverly.
sojourn (noun) – stay, visit; journey/vocation.
nerves (noun) – anxiety, tension, stress/nervousness.
facile (adjective) – effortless, easy, undemanding/unchallenged.
cruise (verb) – achieve a goal easily (in sports).
lustre (noun) – glory, distinction, honour.
fittingly (adverb) – in a way something is suitable for certain condition.
ecstatic (adjective) – delighted, thrilled, jubilant/happy.
leap (verb) – jump.
photobomb (verb) – unexpected appearance in the camera’s field of view while taking photo and spoiling the photo taken.
clinch (verb) – win, achieve success in, triumph.
cut through (phrase) – to deal with or understand something causing damage/something confusing.
carve a niche (phrase) – to successfully create an opportunity/role for oneself by working hard for it.
find one’s feet (phrase) – adapt, become accustomed, adjust/establish.
rub elbows/shoulders (phrase) – associate with, mingle with, socialize with.
arduous (adjective) – taxing, difficult, hard.
prodigy (noun) – child genius, wonder child, mastermind.
moment in the sun (phrase) – a (short) period in which a person gets appreciation/being popular for his work.
conveyor belt (noun) – carrying medium.

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