The Hindu Editorial (Gold winner) – Aug 29, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Gold winner) – Aug 29, 2023:

revolution (noun) – transformation, dramatic/radical change, complete shift, reorganization, restructuring.
chapter (noun) – period, time, stage, phase.
secure (verb) – obtain, acquire, gain, get.
throw (verb) – (with a lot of force).
javelin (noun) – a light spear (a long stick with a pointed end) that is thrown for distance in an athletic field event.
field (noun) – an area of activity.
Commonwealth Games (noun) – The Commonwealth Games a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The Games have evolved dramatically since its beginnings in 1930. (“quadrennial” means “recurring every four years”).
unbeaten (adjective) – undefeated, unconquered, victorious.
streak (noun) – period, time, spell, session, season, stretch.
compatriot (noun) – fellow citizen, fellow national.
feat (noun) – achievement, accomplishment, attainment, triumph.
maiden (adjective) – first, initial, inaugural.
play out of one’s skin (phrase) – to play/perform extraordinarily well and with the greatest possible energy and skill.
ultimately (adverb) – in the end, eventually, finally.
steeplechase (noun) – an obstacle race in athletics.
mark (noun) – a significant level, stage or point.
below par (phrase) – under par; below the standard; below than expected; below than usual.
leading (adjective) – most important, greatest, outstanding.
doping (noun) – the illegal use of a drug (such as a steroid) to improve an athlete’s performance.
mediocre (adjective) – ordinary, average, moderate, unexciting, not very good.
a matter of concern (phrase) – something which causes worry; a reason to worry.
Athletics Federation of India (AFI) (noun) – The Athletics Federation of India is the apex body for running and managing athletics in India and affiliated to the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), Amateur Athletic Association (AAA) and Indian Olympic Association. The AFI came into existence in 1946 and the federation organises the National Championships, trains the Indian Athletics National Campers.
call (for) (noun) – requirement, need, demand.
appraisal (noun) – analysis, evaluation, assessment, review.
spectacular (adjective) – very impressive, magnificent, splendid, outstanding, remarkable, superb.
tally (noun) – total, score, count.
dip (verb) – decrease, decline, reduce, drop.
sprinter (noun) – someone who runs short distance race (very fast).
sprint (noun) – a short distance (fast) race (400m or less than that).
Spaniard (noun) – A native of Spain.
swept past tense of sweep (verb) – win all the games in (a series).
track and field (noun) – a sport that includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing.