The Hindu Editorial (New formula) – Mar 07, 2026

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The Hindu Editorial (New formula) – Mar 07, 2026:

1. net carbon zero (noun) – a state where greenhouse gas emissions are entirely balanced by the removal of an equivalent amount from the atmosphere; carbon neutrality, zero emissions, climate neutrality, net zero.
2. Formula One (F1) (noun) – the highest class of international single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the FIA; premier motorsport, top-tier motor racing, Grand Prix racing, elite auto racing.
3. go through (phrasal verb) – experience, undergo, receive.
4. reflect (verb) – indicate, show, display, demonstrate.
5. attendance (noun) – the number of people present at a specific event or gathering; turnout, presence, audience, crowd.
6. figure (noun) – statistic, number, digit, value.
7. healthy (adjective) – in a strong, robust, and flourishing financial or physical condition; robust, thriving, strong, flourishing.
8. balance sheet (noun) – a financial statement outlining a company’s assets, liabilities, and shareholder equity at a specific point in time; financial statement, ledger, accounting record, financial log.
9. soaring valuation (noun) – a rapid and significant increase in the estimated financial worth of an entity; skyrocketing value.
10. on track (phrase) – on the circuit, during the race.
11. go down to (phrasal verb) – reach, extend to, descend to, stretch to.
12. in contention (phrase) – having a realistic chance of winning or achieving success in a competition; competing, challenging, vying, in the running.
13. contention (noun) – competition, contest.
14. eventually (adverb) – ultimately, finally, in the end, at last.
15. triumph (verb) – win, succeed, be successful, come first, be victorious.
16. on the eve of (phrase) – the period or day immediately preceding an important event; just before, prior to, leading up to, immediately preceding.
17. Grand Prix (noun) – one of a series of prestigious international motor racing events; championship race.
18. embark on (phrasal verb) – begin, start, commence, undertake.
19. trajectory (noun) – the path or course of development that something follows over time; course, route, path, direction.
20. heightened (adjective) – intensified, elevated, increased, amplified.
21. push towards (phrasal verb) – advance, propel, drive, move toward.
22. sustainable (adjective) – capable of being maintained over the long term without depleting natural resources; eco-friendly, renewable, viable, maintainable.
23. fuel-guzzling (adjective) – consuming large and wasteful quantities of fuel rapidly; gas-guzzling, fuel-inefficient, high-consumption.
24. criss-crossing (adjective) – moving back and forth in intersecting lines over a particular area; traversing, intersecting, weaving, crossing.
25. anachronistic (adjective) – outdated, obsolete, archaic, old-fashioned.
26. endeavour (noun) – a serious and determined effort to achieve a specific goal; undertaking, enterprise, venture, attempt.
27. lay out (phrasal verb) – arrange, present, outline, detail.
28. take a leap towards (phrase) – to make a significant and rapid advancement in a particular direction; progress significantly, advance decisively, bound toward, move forward.
29. governing body (noun) – an organization that holds regulatory and administrative authority over a specific activity or institution; regulatory authority, ruling council, administrative board, steering committee.
30. Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) (noun) – the global governing and regulatory body for international motorsports; international motorsport authority, racing regulatory body, auto racing council, global motoring federation.
31. hybrid engine (noun) – an engine that combines a conventional internal combustion system with electric propulsion to improve efficiency; dual-power engine, mixed-power motor, eco-engine, petrol-electric engine.
32. hybrid (adjective) – composed of distinct or mixed elements designed to work together; composite, mixed, blended.
33. conventional (adjective) –  traditional, standard, usual.
34. internal combustion engine (noun) – a traditional engine that generates power by burning fuel within the engine itself; gas engine, fuel motor, traditional engine, combustion motor.
35. combustion engine (noun) – an engine that extracts mechanical energy from the burning of fuel; heat engine, motor, powertrain, fuel-burning engine.
36. electric motors (noun) – engines/machines that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy for propulsion; electric engines.
37. sustainable fuel (noun) – environmentally friendly fuel produced from renewable resources to minimize carbon footprints; green fuel, renewable fuel, biofuel, eco-fuel.
38. derive from (phrasal verb) – obtain from, draw from.
39. carbon capture (noun) – the technological process of trapping carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources before they enter the atmosphere; emission trapping, carbon storage, decarbonization, carbon sequestration.
40. non-food biomass (noun) – organic matter used for energy production that does not compete with human food supplies; agricultural residue, cellulosic biomass, organic waste, inedible plant material.
41. rather than (phrase) – instead of, as opposed to, in place of.
42. crude oil (noun) – naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum extracted from the ground; unrefined oil, raw petroleum, fossil fuel.
43. harvest (verb) – gather, collect, reap, amass.
44. attract (verb) – draw, entice, allure, invite.
45. lofty (adjective) – high, elevated, ambitious, grand.
46. in the end (phrase) – ultimately, eventually, finally, at last.
47. charm (noun) – appeal, attraction, fascination, allure.
48. absolute (adjective) – full, complete, total, entire.
49. enthral (verb) – captivate, charm, fascinate, mesmerize.
50. pre-season testing (noun) – preparation phase, trial period, preliminary assessment, practice sessions.
51. lukewarm (adjective) – showing little enthusiasm; unenthusiastic, indifferent, apathetic, tepid.
52. energy-starved (adjective) – suffering from a severe lack of necessary power or fuel resources; power-deprived, energy-deficient, fuel-hungry, power-hungry.
53. interesting (adjective) – engaging, compelling, fascinating, absorbing.
54. overcome (verb) – solve, master.
55. rule-maker (noun) – regulator, policymaker, authority.
56. step in (phrasal verb) – intervene, intercede, become involved in, take action.
57. spirit (noun) – essence, ethos, temper, character.
58. gamble (noun) – risk, chance.
59. worthwhile (adjective) – worth the time, money, or effort spent; valuable, useful, meaningful, beneficial.

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