Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial "Desert storm: On the T20 Women’s World Cup"

Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial "Desert storm: On the T20 Women’s World Cup"

1.  Oscillate

• Synonyms: Swing, fluctuate, alternate
• Antonyms: Steady, stabilize, remain
• Example: "The matches will oscillate between Sharjah and Dubai during the tournament."

2.  Swagger

• Synonyms: Confidence, arrogance, strut
• Antonyms: Humility, modesty, reserve
• Example: "Australia will step in with the swagger of a defending champion."

3.  Vanquish

• Synonyms: Defeat, conquer, overcome
• Antonyms: Surrender, yield, lose
• Example: "Australia vanquished host South Africa in the 2023 edition of the T20 World Cup."

4.  Wilt

• Synonyms: Collapse, weaken, fade
• Antonyms: Strengthen, thrive, endure
• Example: "India wilted against Australia in the 2020 final."

5.  Chart

• Synonyms: Plan, map, plot
• Antonyms: Ignore, neglect, abandon
• Example: "Harmanpreet and her team have tried their best to chart a fresh path."

6.  Behemoth

• Synonyms: Giant, powerhouse, titan
• Antonyms: Weakling, underdog, minor player
• Example: "Australia remains the behemoth in women’s cricket, having won the title on six occasions."

7.  Travesty

• Synonyms: Mockery, farce, distortion
• Antonyms: Accuracy, truth, authenticity
• Example: "It is a travesty that Mithali Raj played only 12 Tests in her long career."

8.  Diplomatic tensions

• Synonyms: Political strain, conflict, discord
• Antonyms: Harmony, agreement, cooperation
• Example: "Diplomatic tensions have ensured that India and Pakistan only compete in global events."