In largesse we trust – The Hindu (April 06, 2017)

In largesse we trust – The Hindu (April 06, 2017)

Chairing his first cabinet meeting after taking over the reins in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved a write-off on outstanding farmer loans of up to ₹1 lakh taken before March 31, 2016. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1:

1. largesse (noun) – generosity, liberality,  great-heartedness.
2. loan waiver (noun) – it is the waiving of the real or potential liability of the person or party who has taken out a loan through the voluntary action of the person or party who has made the loan (Courtesy: Wikipedia).
3. domino effect (noun) – domino effect or chain reaction is the cumulative effect produced when one event sets off a chain of similar events.
4. reins (noun) – power.
5. write-off (noun) – an elimination of a bad debt from the account.
6. exchequer (noun) – funds, resources/finances, treasury.
7. ramp up (phrasal verb) – increase in amount.
8. forbid (verb) – prohibit/ban, block, stop.
9. dole out (phrasal verb) – allocate, allot, distribute.
10. clamour (noun) – demands, calls; protests.
11. slippery slope (noun) – a course of action likely to lead to something bad.
12. unintended (adjective) – thoughtless, unmindful, careless.
13. overreach (noun) – an act of trying to do too much.
14. cap (noun) – limit, upper limit, ceiling.
15. drought (noun) – dry spell/period, lack of rain, shortage of water.
16. bumper (adjective) – abundant, large, heavy.
17. barring (preposition) – except for, apart from, excluding.
18. political gesture (noun) – political actions taken mainly to get publicity or influence public opinion without an impact.
19. gloss over (phrasal verb) – conceal, hide, camouflage.
20. from farm to fork (phrase) – food chain from agricultural produce (products) to food (on the table).
21. reluctance (noun) – unwillingness, disinclination; doubts/misgivings.
22. blanket (adjective) – overall, general, total & inclusive.
23. scrutiny (noun) – observation, examination, inspection.
24. prod (verb) – spur, stimulate, persuade.
25. usurious (adjective) – greedy, rapacious, extortionate.
26. field day (noun) – lucky chance, good time, golden opportunity.

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