The Hindu Editorial (Discounting logic) – Aug 03, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (Discounting logic) – Aug 03, 2018

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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Discounting logic) – Aug 03, 2018:

discount (verb) – disregard, pay no attention to, ignore/overlook.
echo (noun) – sign, indication, hint.
licence-raj (noun) – Permit Raj; a term used to describe the elaborate system of licences, regulations and accompanying red tape (bureaucracy) that were required to set up and run businesses in India between 1947 and 1990.
think tank (noun) – a panel of experts.
fraction (noun) – tiny amount.
frenetic (adjective) – hyperactive, energetic, intense.
of late (phrase) – recently, lately, in recent times.
pie (noun) – a total amount of something (business/money) divided in shares.
swell (verb) – grow larger, increase, rise.
oversee (verb) – supervise, administer, manage.
overdue (adjective) – late, behind schedule/time, delayed.
grievance (noun) – complaint, criticism, objection/protest.
deep-pockets (plural noun) – affluence, prosperity, riches.
a level playing field (phrase) – a situation in which everyone has the equal chance of succeeding.
forge (verb) – build, form, create.
cohesive (adjective) – united, integrated, cooperated.
sunset clauses (noun) – sunset clauses (rules or laws) are ones which cancel rules or laws that were made in the past.
say (noun) – influence, sway, authority.
regressive (adjective) – retrograde, unprogressive, negative.
inventory (noun) – unsold stock; an unsold supply of a product that are stored in a place.
diktat (noun) – bill, regulation, decree.
on account of (phrase) – because of, due to, in view of.
stipulate (verb) – specify, demand, lay down.
drive away (phrasal verb) – disband, separate, dispel/break up.
foray (noun) – a brief & active attempt to get involved in a new activity/sphere.

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