Thursday, February 21, 2013

Words from VVS Laxman's profile

Here are a few lines from VVS Laxman's profile in ESPNcricinfo: 

At his sublime best, VVS Laxman is a sight for the gods ....... showed signs of coming to terms with his considerable gifts in March 2001, as he tormented Steve Waugh's thought-to-be-invincible Australians with a majestic 281 to ...... tormenting his favourite opponents with silken strokes and piles of runs ...... batting with a runner due to back spasms, he conjured up a magical unbeaten 73 in a thrilling run-chase ....

  • sublime
    1. change directly into vapor
    2. occasional
    3. inspiring great admiration
    4. below average
  • a sight for the gods
    1. misleading
    2. like seeing God
    3. paradise
    4. Gods might like seeing it
  • tormented
    1. twisted
    2. tortured
    3. entertained
    4. puzzled
  • invincible
    1. cannot be seen
    2. cannot be tired
    3. cannot be defeated
    4. cannot be heard
  • silken
    1. slippery
    2. sweet
    3. soft
    4. powerful
  • spasm
    • fracture
    • sudden contraction of muscles
    • tiredness
    • weakness
  • conjure
    1. bring forth as if by magic
    2. mesmerize
    3. chant
    4. confuse

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