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Retail therapy – The Hindu (Jan 29, 2018)

The Indian Premier League player auction is a parallel cricketing universe with a distinct dynamic. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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top brass (noun) – very important/famous people in authority.
congregate (verb) – assemble, gather, come together.
nostalgia (noun) – remembrance, recollection, sentimentality/wistfulness.
snap up (phrasal verb) – buy eagerly/quickly, grasp.
doughty (adjective) – determined, persistent, unfaulty.
roller-coaster ride (noun) – (figuratively) an experience with unexpected highs and lows, sudden and rapid changes in a short period of time.
attribute (noun) – quality, feature, characteristic/trait.
grit (noun) – courage, spirit, determination.
accent (noun) – emphasis, importance, priority.
fire (of) (noun) – energy, vigour, vibrancy/enthusiasm.
nerve-racking (adjective) – stressful, difficult, demanding.
raging (adjective) – stormy, strong, wild.
nurture (verb) – encourage, promote, foster.
gavel (noun) – a hammer (which an auctioneer uses).
nail (verb) – secure, take in.
trope (noun) – a significant manner, style, way.
buck (verb) – go against, contradict, defy.
bonanza (verb) – a large amount of money received unexpectedly, jackpot, award, reward.
unsung (adjective) – relating to a person who does great achievements but he is unknown/unacknowledged; uncelebrated, unacclaimed.
sibling (noun) – brother or sister.
heartening (adjective) – encouraging, boosting, reassuring.
bandwagon (noun) – an activity which is fashionable and attracts more people & their support.
laugh all the way to the bank (phrase) – make lots of money.

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