The Hindu Editorial (Hard-fought glory) – Sep 11, 2019

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The Hindu Editorial (Hard-fought glory) – Sep 11, 2019

1. hard-fought (adjective) – achieved with strong effort.
2. glory (noun) – fame, honour, eminence, reputation/recognition.
3. tenuous (adjective) – fragile, doubtful, questionable.
4. at best (phrase) – only, merely, simply.
5. quite (adverb) – in every respect, in all respects, without exception.
6. adept (adjective) – expert, accomplished, skilful/talented.
7. acrylic (noun) – synthetic fibre (court).
8. bane (noun) – torment, distress, hardship.
9. unforgiving (adjective) – harsh, hostile, severe.
10. wear and tear (noun) – damage, deterioration, degeneration (in ordinary use during a period).
11. short of (phrase) – less than.
12. illustrious (adjective) – notable, noteworthy, prominent.
13. stretch (noun) – period, time.
14. limping (adjective) – relating to something proceed/move with difficulty.
15. bruising (adjective) – stressful, demanding/taxing, painful.
16. fraction (noun) – tiny amount.
17. set up (phrasal verb) – arrange, organize, fix up.
18. streak (noun) – period, spell, stretch/time.
19. hegemonic (adjective) – dominant in a context.
20. usher in (phrasal verb) – herald/signal, start/, begin, announce/initiate.
21. fleeting (adjective) – brief, momentary, short-lived.
22. astonishing (adjective) – amazing, surprising, impressive/unbelievable.
23. corner (verb) – control, dominate.
24. tantalising (adjective) – exciting, interesting, alive.
25. protagonist (noun) – supporter, advocate/champion, proponent.
26. crop (noun) – batch, group (of people appearing at one time).
27. scenario (noun) – course of events, situation.
28. novelty (noun) – originality, newness, freshness.
29. unabated (adjective) – persistent, continuing, constant.
30. audacity (noun) – prowess, courage, bravery, boldness.
31. preserve (noun) – speciality, specialism.
32. in tatters (phrase) – shattered, destroyed; ruined