The Hindu Editorial (Making CSR work) – Aug 17, 2019
It was first encouraged as a voluntary contribution by business; six years ago it evolved into a co-option of the corporate sector to promote inclusiveness in society and now… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Making CSR work)- Aug 17, 2019.
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Today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Making CSR work) – Aug 17, 2019:
- non-compliance (noun) – disobedience, indiscipline, misconduct.
- decriminalise (verb) – make legal, legitimate, validate.
- evolve (verb) – develop, unfold, happen/take place.
- co-option (noun) – incorporation, integration, appropriation.
- inclusiveness (noun) – the practice of embracing many different types of people and treating them all fairly and equally.
- corporate social responsibility (CSR) – the ethical role of the corporation (private business) in society.
- imposition (noun) – burden, onus, demand, pressure.
- relevant (adjective) – suitable, applicable, pertinent/apposite/germane.
- norm (noun) – standard, convention, regulation.
- hefty (adjective) – large, huge, substantial.
- curious (adjective) – unexpected, remarkable, surprising.
- rush through (verb) – pass rapidly, hurry, push, speed.
- means (noun) – method, way, mode.
- provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
- harmony (noun) – accord, agreement, consensus.
- imbibe (verb) – assimilate, absorb, take in/acquire.
- incentivise (verb) – encourage, motivate, galvanize.
- escrow account (noun) – an account where funds are held in trust whilst two or more parties complete a transaction. This is a temporary account as it operates until the completion of a transaction process, which is implemented after all the conditions between the buyer and the seller are settled.
- micromanage (verb) – to control every part of an activity.
- tie down (phrasal verb) – restrict, restrain, limit.
- rope in (phrasal verb) – enlist, engage, persuade.
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