The Hindu Editorial (Humpy reigns) – Dec 31, 2019

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Humpy reigns) – Dec 31, 2019:

1. reign (verb) – rule, be in power, be queen, hold sway.
2. reach one’s full potential (phrase) – to become the best one can be.
3. single-mindedness (noun) – full of determination.
4. triumph (noun) – victory, win, success.
5. bid (noun) – attempt, effort, endeavour/try.
6. a bit (noun) – somewhat; to some extent.
7. blitz (noun) –  a type of chess in which moves must be made at very short intervals.
8. variant (noun) – form, version, variation.
9. fortune (noun) – circumstances (the success or failure of someone), state of affairs, conditions.
10. commendable (adjective) – admirable, praiseworthy, laudable.
11. (have) nerves of steel (phrase) – to be very brave and fearless.
12. come from behind (phrase) – win after being in a losing position.
13. exceedingly (adverb) – extremely, immensely, especially.
14. live up to (phrasal verb) – equal, satisfy, achieve.
15. bet (noun) – candidate, choice, alternative.
16. somehow (adverb) – in some way, in one way or another, by any means.
17. elude (verb) – (of an achievement) fail to be attained by (someone).
18. seed (verb) – give (a competitor) the status of seed in a tournament.
19. final frontier (noun) – the final limit of achievement in a specific field of activity.

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