The Hindu Editorial (​​​Broad base) – Mar 10, 2026

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The Hindu Editorial (​Broad base) – Mar 10, 2026:

1. broad (adjective) – extensive, comprehensive, wide-ranging, expansive.
2. base (noun) – foundation, bedrock, core, infrastructure; support, pedestal, groundwork.
3. depth (noun) – comprehensiveness, abundance, profusion, strength in depth.
4. live up to (phrasal verb) – satisfy, fulfil, match, achieve.
5. billing (noun) – the way in which a team or entity is publicly advertised, described, or perceived beforehand; reputation, public image, promotion, portrayal.
6. emphatic (adjective) – decisive, undeniable, clear-cut, resounding.
7. triumph (noun) – victory, win, success, conquest.
8. fancied (adjective) – highly favored to win or heavily expected to succeed in a competitive sporting event; favoured, preferred, backed, expected.
9. squad (noun) – team, lineup.
10. at times (phrase) – sometimes, occasionally, now and then, periodically.
11. law of averages (phrase) – the statistical principle that outcomes of a random event will eventually even out or balance over a long period; statistical balance, evening out, probability principle, balancing factor.
12. catch up (phrasal verb) – equal, reach, match, overtake.
13. credit (noun) – public acknowledgement or praise given for an achievement; praise, commendation, acclaim, recognition.
14. last the distance (phrase) – to be able to endure a difficult or long competitive process until the very end; endure, persevere, survive, hold out.
15. evolve (verb) – develop, progress, advance, grow.
16. personnel (noun) – the people or individual members engaged in a specific team; staff, workforce, employees, members.
17. fill one’s shoes (phrase) – to confidently take over someone else’s responsibilities and perform them to the same high standard; replace, succeed, take over, substitute.
18. propagate (verb) – spread, promote, disseminate, advocate.
19. high-risk (adjective) – highly risky, perilous, dangerous.
20. high-yield (adjective) – highly rewarding, profitable, lucrative, gainful.
21. mentor (noun) – coach, adviser, instructor, guide.
22. prosper (verb) – succeed, flourish, thrive, advance.
23. summit clash (noun) – the final, decisive match of a major championship or tournament determining the ultimate winner; grand finale, final match, title decider, championship game.
24. go past (phrasal verb) – exceed, surpass, transcend.
25. think-tank (noun) – a specialized group of experts or team management providing advice, strategies, and tactical ideas; strategy group, expert panel, advisory committee.
26. top-order (noun) – opening batters, top batsmen, top lineup.
27. vulnerability (noun) – weakness, susceptibility, fragility, defenselessness.
28. address (verb) – tackle, deal with, handle, sort out.
29. in time (phrase) – promptly, early enough, punctually, beforehand.
30. atop (preposition) – positioned at the very top of a (batting) order; on top of.
31. batting tree (noun) – batting lineup, batting order, batting hierarchy, batting structure.
32. rival (adjective) – competing, opposing, contesting, contending.
33. employ (verb) – use, utilize, implement.
34. counter (verb) – oppose, resist, attack, fight, thwart.
35. balance (noun) – equilibrium, stability, parity, proportion.
36. find ways to (phrase) – discover effective methods, figure out, resolve, manage.
37. cope with (phrasal verb) – deal with, handle, manage, survive.
38. stay afloat (phrase) – to maintain one’s position or successfully survive in a difficult and highly competitive situation; survive, keep going, endure, remain competitive.
39. persist (verb) – continue, persevere, endure, remain.
40. campaign (noun) – tournament run, series.
41. revelation (noun) – a surprising and previously unknown fact or a completely unexpected display of immense talent; discovery, pleasant surprise, breakthrough, unearthing.
42. consecutive (adjective) – successive, continuous, sequential, uninterrupted.
43. stretch (noun) – period, spell, phase, stint.
44. host (noun) – the sovereign nation that holds and facilitates a major sporting event; organizer, venue provider, presenter.
45. chart (noun) – ranking, list, table, index.
46. incisive (adjective) – highly accurate, sharply focused, and aggressively effective in a competitive environment; penetrating, sharp, acute, piercing.
47. apiece (adverb) – each, individually, respectively, separately.
48. held past tense of hold (verb) – occupy, retain, maintain, command.
49. the business end (noun) – the most crucial, demanding, or decisive final phase of a tournament or campaign; crucial stage, decisive phase, closing stages, critical point.
50. resilient (adjective) – tough, strong, hardy, steadfast.
51. sail into (phrasal verb) – progress effortlessly, move smoothly, advance easily, glide into.
52. run into (phrasal verb) – encounter, meet, face, confront.
53. outfit (noun) – team, squad, unit, group.
54. pointer (noun) – indicator, hint, tip, suggestion.
55. broaden (verb) – expand, enlarge, widen, extend.
56. base (noun) – the fundamental core foundation or underlying depth of talent; foundation, bedrock, core, infrastructure.

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