The Hindu Editorial (The climax) – Jul 13, 2019

The ICC World Cup awaits its Sunday climax with England taking on New Zealand in the final at Lord’s. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (The climax) – Jul 13, 2019.

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (The climax) – Jul 13, 2019:

1. await (verb) – wait for, expect, look for.
2. take on (phrasal verb) – compete against, oppose, face/fight.
3. linger (verb) – hold, remain, stay (longer).
4. shadow (verb) – follow, trail, track.
5. stun (verb) – shock, confound, shake up.
6. red-hot (adjective) – dedicated, devoted, active.
7. streak (noun) – period, spell, stretch/time.
8. flaw (noun) – defect, blemish, fault, imperfection/deficiency
9. flickering (adjective) – wavering, unsteady, fluctuating.
10. troika (noun) – a group of three (people, institutions, countries and etc,.).
11. yield (verb) – produce, provide, give.
12. hobble (verb) – restrict/control/limit the activity or development of something.
13. incredibly (adverb) – extremely, remarkably, really.
14. inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable, sure to happen, unpreventable.
15. ingredient (noun) – element, part, component.
16. inception (noun) – establishment, institution, formation/initiation.
17. blighty (noun) – an informal term for Britain or England.
18. terrain (noun) – ground, land, territory.
19. backing (noun) – support, help, assistance/aid.
20. enthusiastic (adjective) – passionate, avid, eager.
21. step in (phrasal verb) – get involved, intervene.
22. headline (verb) – appear as the star performer at contest.
23. mount (verb) – display, exhibit, present, put in place.
24. crafty (adjective) – cunning, artful, attractive.
25. shepherd (verb) – guide, conduct, usher/lead.
26. clutch (noun) – group, collection, set.
27. astute (adjective) – shrewd, clever, smart.
28. helm (verb) – lead/oversee, manage, steer.
29. punch above one’s weight (phrase) – try to achieve/perform at a higher level than would be expected & beyond one’s abilities.

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