The Hindu Editorial (Two sets) – Jul 15, 2026
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The Hindu Editorial (Two sets) – Jul 15, 2026:
- mark (verb) – indicate, signify, characterize, denote.
- draw (noun) – the schedule or bracket determining which players or teams will play against each other in a tournament; bracket, schedule, fixture list.
- shock (noun) – a sudden or surprising event, especially an upset in a sports tournament; upset, surprise, bombshell, stunner.
- aplenty (adjective) – in abundance, galore, plentiful, numerous.
- hinge on (phrasal verb) – to depend entirely on something; depend on, rely on, rest on, pivot on.
- wilt (verb) – to lose energy, confidence, or vigor, especially under pressure; fade, flag, languish, weaken.
- despite (preposition) – in spite of, regardless of, notwithstanding, even with.
- get past (phrasal verb) – to successfully overcome a hurdle or defeat an opponent to advance; overcome, defeat, conquer.
- All England Club (proper noun) – the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC); a private members’ club in Wimbledon, London, that organizes and hosts the annual Wimbledon Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
- intrigue (noun) – a feeling of mysterious fascination or compelling interest about something; fascination, curiosity, interest, mystery.
- state (noun) – the particular condition, situation, shape, status.
- deepen (verb) – intensify, increase, heighten.
- preceding (adjective) – coming before something in time or order; previous, prior, earlier, foregoing.
- seem (verb) – appear, look, sound, give the impression.
- matter (verb) – to be of importance or have significance; be important, signify, make a difference, carry weight.
- superlative (adjective) – of the highest quality or degree; outstanding, excellent, magnificent, unsurpassed.
- silence (verb) – to cause someone or something to stop speaking or criticizing; quiet, quieten, mute, muzzle.
- doubter (noun) – skeptic, cynic, pessimist, disbeliever.
- fashion (noun) – a manner of doing something; manner, way, method, mode.
- threat (noun) – (in sports) a tough competitor; danger, risk, menace, challenger.
- SW19 (proper noun) – the postcode district for Wimbledon in south-west London, globally recognized as a metonym for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
- reigning (adjective) – currently holding a particular title or championship; defending, current, existing, incumbent.
- Roland-Garros (proper noun) – the French Open; a major tennis tournament held over two weeks at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, played on clay courts and serving as the second Grand Slam event of the annual tennis calendar.
- top-notch (adjective) – of the highest quality; excellent, superb, first-rate, outstanding.
- serving (noun) – service, starting stroke, opening shot.
- baseline (noun) – the line marking the back of the court in tennis; backline, boundary line, back boundary.
- consistency (noun) – the quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time; steadiness, dependability, reliability, uniformity.
- fetch (verb) – to bring or secure as a result; yield, bring in, secure, earn.
- straight (adjective) – consecutive, successive, in a row, continuous.
- Major (proper noun) – one of the four most important annual tennis tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open); Grand Slam.
- even in defeat (phrase) – despite losing the contest or match; in spite of losing, despite failing, even when beaten, despite the loss.
- hold one’s head high (phrase) – to be proud of oneself and one’s actions, especially after a failure or defeat; be proud, remain dignified, keep one’s self-respect, stay unashamed.
- largely (adverb) – to a great extent or on the whole; mostly, mainly, primarily, predominantly.
- cat-and-mouse (adjective) – referring to a situation characterized by a series of cunning maneuvers in which competitors repeatedly alternate between pursuing and being pursued; strategic, tactical, back-and-forth, teasing.
- potential (adjective) – having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future; possible, likely, prospective, future.
- distinguished (adjective) – very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect; eminent, prominent, esteemed, notable.
- healthier (adjective) – in a better, more robust, or sound condition; stronger, more robust, better off, more thriving.
- spread (noun) – distribution, variety, diversity, range.
- at the forefront of (phrase) – in the leading or most important position; leading, spearheading, pioneering, at the helm of.
- it is no different (phrase) – it is the same, it remains the same, there is no change, similarly.
- in as many years (phrase) – during the same number of years just mentioned; over the same period, in that span of years, consecutively, successively.
- the fact that (phrase) – used to refer to a particular situation or truth; the reality that, the truth that, the detail that, the circumstance that.
- feature (verb) – to be a significant or prominent part of; participate, appear, star, have a place.
- Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) (proper noun) – the principal organizing body of women’s professional tennis, which governs the WTA Tour and oversees the rankings of female professional tennis players globally.
- indicative (adjective) – suggestive, expressive, symbolic, representative.
- depth (noun) – the extensive range of high-quality competitors or talent in a sport; strength in numbers, abundance of talent, deepness, comprehensiveness.
- Czechia (proper noun) – a landlocked country in Central Europe, historically known in English as Bohemia and officially as the Czech Republic.
- speak of (phrasal verb) – to mention or talk about someone or something; mention, talk about, discuss, refer to.
- consider (verb) – to think of someone or something in a particular way; regard, deem, view, perceive.
- favourite (noun) – the competitor thought most likely to win a game or contest; front-runner, expected winner, top seed, odds-on choice.
- Slam (proper noun) – a Grand Slam tournament, one of the four major tennis championships; Major, major championship.
- put together (phrasal verb) – to achieve or construct something by combining efforts or elements; produce, compile, assemble, execute.
- streak (noun) – a continuous period of specified success or luck; run, spell, period, string.
- culminate (verb) – to reach a climax or point of highest development; climax, peak, end, conclude.
- pulsating (adjective) – very exciting and thrilling; thrilling, exciting, electrifying, gripping.
- triumph (noun) – a great victory or achievement; victory, win, success, conquest.
- compatriot (noun) – a fellow citizen or national of a country; fellow countrywoman, fellow countryman, fellow citizen.
- impressive (adjective) – remarkable, striking, spectacular, magnificent.
- bit (noun) – a small piece, part, or aspect of something; part, aspect, segment, portion.
- resilience (noun) – the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, hardiness, endurance, fighting spirit.
- roar back (phrasal verb) – to return powerfully and aggressively from a losing position to achieve success; bounce back, fight back, recover strongly, make a fierce comeback.
- miss out (phrasal verb) – to fail to take advantage of an opportunity or to fail to achieve something narrowly; fail to achieve, lose out, fall short, squander.
- concern (noun) – worry, anxiety, apprehension, unease.
- elite (adjective) – representing the most outstanding or highest-class individuals in a particular group; top-class, premier, world-class, top-tier.
- dull (verb) – to make something less intense, less shiny, or less appealing; diminish, dampen, lessen, mute.
- revenue-sharing model (noun) – a financial system in which the total income generated by a business, league, or event is distributed among its stakeholders, such as players and organizers; profit-sharing system, income-distribution framework, wealth-sharing model.
- truce (noun) – a temporary agreement to stop fighting or arguing; ceasefire, armistice, peace, suspension of hostilities.
- call (verb) – to publicly demand, announce, or declare a specific state of affairs; declare, announce, order, proclaim.
- solely (adverb) – not involving anyone or anything else; exclusively, only, entirely, purely.
- in the limelight (phrase) – at the center of public attention, interest, or observation; in the spotlight, in the public eye, center stage, focus of attention.
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