Best year ever – The Hindu (Dec 25, 2017)

Best year ever – The Hindu (Dec 25, 2017)

The Indian men’s cricket team had an exceptional 2017 — statistically, its best year ever. Across formats, only the all-conquering…… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-2 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. wrap up (phrasal verb) – conclude, finish, complete.
2. consolidate (verb) – strengthen, secure, reinforce/fortify.
3. hold (noun) – control, grip, dominance/influence.
4. bully (verb) – coerce, pressure, pressurize.
5. blip (noun) – a small/very short & temporary deviation.
6. unravel (verb) – solve/resolve, clarify, decipher/explain.
7. feisty (adjective) – energetic, aggressive, strong/active.
8. inevitability (noun) – predictable or certain to happen result/outcome.
9. adversary (noun) – opponent, rival, nemesis/competitor.
10. ruthlessly (adverb) – without pity/compassion.
11. fashion (verb) – construct, build, make/create.
12. glower (verb) – scowl, stare angrily, have an angry look on the face.
13. step into the breach (phrase) – deputize, substitute, take over.
14. subtle (adjective) – fine, precise; artful/skilful.
15. invariably (adverb) – always, every time, each time.
16. discordant (adjective) – contradictory, conflicting/opposite; inharmonious.
17. harmonious (adjective) – friendly, peaceable/agreeable, cooperative.
18. derail (verb) – obstruct, impede, hinder.
19. fertile (adjective) – productive/ high-yielding; innovative; encouraging.
20. take root (phrase) – become established.
21. flourish (verb) – successful, thrive, prosper.
22. thrust (noun) – the principal purpose/intention, significance, essence.
23. smite (verb) – fond of, attracted to, charmed by.
24. sobering (adjective) – serious, sensible, thoughtful.
25. heady (adjective) – exhilarating, exciting/thrilling, stimulating.
26. fissure (noun) – a state of incompatibility; opening, gap/crack.
27. fault line (noun) – a divisive issue, difference of opinion.

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