The Hindu Editorial (After the feat) – Jun 28, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (After the feat) – Jun 28, 2018

Chennai-based R. Praggnanandhaa is the youngest and the latest in the list of Grandmasters from India. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (After the feat) – Jun 28, 2018.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (After the feat) – Jun 28, 2018:

feat (noun) – achievement, accomplishment, triumph.
staying power (noun) – stamina, endurance,determination.
emulate (verb) – imitate, follow, copy/take as an example.
compatriot (noun) – fellow citizen, fellow national.
legion (noun) – a large number (of things).
puzzle (noun) – riddle, problem, enigma.
tender (adjective) – young, youthful, juvenile.
pinpoint (verb) – identify, distinguish, recognize.
never say die (phrase) – never give up.
protégé (noun) – a young person who is taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience; student, trainee.
bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
hereon (adverb) – hereupon, after this, as a result of this.
sought_after (adjective) – popular, in favour, in demand.
path-breaker (noun) – pioneer, front runner, pathfinder.
outlast (verb) – outlive, survive, live longer than.
peer (noun) – equal, fellow, person of the same age.

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