The Hindu Editorial (Desert home) – Jul 01, 2021

The ICC Twenty20 World Cup’s shift from India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was inevitable following recurrent waves of COVID-19 infections and the logistical difficulties of hosting an event featuring multiple squads. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Desert home) – Jul 01, 2021.

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warm (up) to (phrasal verb) – like, become enthusiastic about, become supportive of, become excited about.
misgivings (noun) – doubt, suspicion, distrust, apprehension.
inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable, unpreventable, inescapable, certain, sure to happen.
recurrent (adjective) – repeated, regular, cyclical, continual, periodic.
logistical (adjective) – relating to organization and planning of something.
squad (noun) – team.
source-based (adjective) – relating to the point/place from which something is originating.
whisper (noun) – rumour, gossip, report, speculation.
top brass (noun) – very important person/people.
step in (phrasal verb) – intervene, become involved, get involved.
it is no surprise that (phrase) – as expected, as anticipated, as predicted.
follow suit (phrase) – emulate, copy, follow, take (another’s actions as an example).
proximity (noun) – nearness, presence, closeness (in a distance).
cut out (phrasal verb) – remove, exclude, eliminate.
adhere to (verb) – abide by, follow, obey, comply with.
bio-secure bubble (noun) – it is defined as an environment/location sealed off from the outside world. In tennis/cricket, this would mean players, umpires, and support staff being housed at the venue itself.
fraught (adjective) – worried, troubled, stressful, distressed, agitated, distracted, distraught (and with many problems).
constantly (adverb) – always, continuously, regularly.
mutating (adjective) – evolving, changing, transforming, undergo (genetic change).
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
surge (noun) – a sudden rise or increase.
second wind (noun) – new energy, new strength.
sought (past tense of) seek (verb) – try to obtain, attempt to find something.
pause (verb) – stop, cease, halt.
lend weight to (phrase) – to make something seem more credible/probable; vouch for, certify, support, validate.
fixture (noun) – match, game, competition.
at home (phrase) – in one’s own country.
ambivalence (noun) – a state of having mixed feelings about someone or something; equivocation, uncertainty, unsureness, doubt, indecision, irresolution, irresoluteness, hesitation.
shed (verb) – discard, get rid of, do away with, dispose of.
vintage (noun) – year; period, time, era, epoch.
recall (Verb) – remember, recollect, call to mind, think of, reminisce about.
joust (noun) – tournament, contest, combat.
light up (phrasal verb) – brighten, shine.
legendary (adjective) – famous, celebrated, outstanding, popular, renowned.
exploit (noun) – achievement, accomplishment, attainment, triumph.
stay away (phrasal verb) – avoid, avert, shun, skip.
bookie (noun) – bookmaker, a person takes illegal bets, particularly on sporting events.
off-field (adjective) – happening away from the (cricket) ground/pitch.
influence (noun) – effect, impact.
surface (verb) – emerge, appear, come to light.
terrorism-scarred (adjective) – damaged or spoiled by terrorism.
rival (noun) – competitor.
outpost (noun) – remote branch, remote part/territory.
turf (noun) – track, pitch; (cricket) playground.
step forward (phrasal verb) – give support, provide help, offer assistance.
inaugural (adjective) – first, initial, introductory.
drought (noun) – dry spell, dry period; lack, unavailability, deficiency of something.
course correction (noun) – modifying, improving, rectifying (the plan of action).