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The Hindu Editorial (Closer than close) – Jul 16, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (Closer than close) – Jul 16, 2019

Summit clashes of global sporting tournaments can often be underwhelming. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Closer than close) – Jul 16, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Closer than close) – Jul 16, 2019:

  1. underwhelm (verb) – unsatisfactory, not exciting, disappointing.
  2. revel in (verb) – enjoy, delight in, savour/relish, take pleasure in.
  3. wilt (verb) – languish, lose energy/confidence, feel faint/weak.
  4. lopsided (adjective) – uneven, unsymmetrical, one-sided.
  5. cut from the same cloth (phrase) – identical, similar, alike, the same.
  6. invest with (verb) – fill, charge, imbue/infuse.
  7. magnitude (noun) – importance/significance, distinction, intensity/power.
  8. replicate (verb) – copy, reproduce, duplicate.
  9. stalemate (noun) – deadlock, impasse, standstill/stand-off.
  10. apiece (adverb) – each, respectively, individually.
  11. quest (noun) – search, hunt, pursuit; mission.
  12. cumulative (adjective) – collective, aggregate, amassed/total.
  13. pip (verb) – defeat by a small margin/at the last moment.
  14. gladiatorial (adjective) – intense, ruthless, hard-fought (competition).
  15. cold (adjective) – unwelcoming, unsympathetic, unemotional, dispassionate; formal/stiff.
  16. linger (verb) – hold, remain, stay (longer).
  17. halo (noun) – glory, crown of light, corona.
  18. bridesmaid (noun) – a person who never achieves a desire/goal.
  19. tussle (noun) – scuffle, fight, struggle.
  20. agog (adjective) – excited, eager, in suspense.
  21. deny (verb) – dissent from, disagree with, oppose.
  22. rise to the occasion (phrase) – perform better than usual.
  23. splendid (adjective) – excellent, wonderful, magnificent.
  24. keep pace with (phrase) – progress at the same speed as.
  25. unsung (adjective) – relating to a person who does great achievements but he is unknown/unacknowledged; uncelebrated, unacclaimed.
  26. triumph (noun) – victory, win, success.
  27. resuscitate (verb) – strengthen, reinvigorate, improve the condition of something.
  28. wane (verb) – decrease, decline, diminish/dwindle.
  29. demographic (adjective) – the statistical study/structure of populations, especially human beings.
  30. immigrant (noun) – non-native, foreigner, migrant.
  31. root for (phrasal verb) – support, encourage, cheer.
  32. footfall (noun) – the number of people entering an area in a given time.
  33. lose/fall at the last hurdle (phrase) – to fail/lose near the end of something.
  34. succumb (verb) – yield, give in, submit/surrender.
  35. meekly (adverb) – gently, softly/humbly, submissively.
  36. might (noun) – strength, force, power.
  37. dish out (phrasal verb) – present, offer, produce.
  38. face-off (noun) – battle, contest, fight.
  39. slender (adjective) – modest, slight, scant/little.
  40. ramification (noun) – consequence, result, outcome.
  41. old one’s head high (phrase) – be confident, be unashamed.
  42. skewed (adjective) – distorted, altered, changed; misrepresented, falsified.
  43. engrossing (adjective) – interesting, fascinating, captivating.
  44. pièce de résistance (noun) – ( French Word) masterpiece, magnum opus, masterwork.
  45. hold a mirror (phrase) – metaphorically, it usually means reveal to someone what they look like to the rest of the world.
  46. address (verb) – attend to, tackle, deal with.
  47. flaw (noun) – defect/fault, imperfection/deficiency
  48. robust (adjective) – strong, powerful, tough.
  49. jaded (adjective) – tired, weary, exhausted.
  50. outfit (noun) – organization, group, party.

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