The Hindu Editorial (Code debate) – Sep 26, 2020

Some laws are far too important and have far too much impact on the people to be passed in haste or without sufficient deliberation. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Code debate) – Sep 26, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Code debate) – Sep 26, 2020:

far-reaching (adjective) – widespread, sweeping, extensive, important, significant.
in effect (phrase) – really, practically, virtually.
deliberation (noun) – consideration, thought/thinking, contemplation, discussion.
far (adverb) – considerably, noticeably, markedly.
in haste (phrase) – quickly, rapidly, fast, speedily.
consolidate (verb) – strengthen, make stronger, reinforce, fortify.
diverse (adjective) – very different, varying, mixed, manifold.
usher in (verb) – start, begin, initiate.
scrutinise (verb) – examine carefully, inspect; investigate.
(Parliamentary) Standing Committee/Parliamentary panel (noun) – it is a committee (consisting of Members of Parliament) constituted usually on an annual basis to enable detailed consideration/discussion on all bills (all proposed laws).
considerable (adjective) – reasonable, significant, substantial.
merit (noun) – advantage, benefit, value, good point.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
assessment (noun) – evaluation, appraisal, analysis.
contentious (adjective) – controversial, disputable, debatable, disputed.
threshold (noun) – limit, the level (to react to something).
establishment (noun) – organization, bureau, agency.
seek (verb) – ask for, request, appeal for.
lay-off (noun) – unemployment; dismissal, discharge, redundancy.
retrenchment (noun) – the action of dismissing an employee; an act of cutting down or reduction, particularly of public expenditure; spending less money.
exit strategy/decision (noun) – a plan for the transition (change) of business ownership.
objective (noun) – aim, intention, intent, purpose.
amalgamate (verb) – combine, merge, unite/consolidate.
rationalise (verb) – streamline, make more efficient, hone/simplify.
voluminous (adjective) – ample, full, big, large.
legislation (noun) – body of laws, rules, regulations, statutes.
widely (adverb) – generally, commonly, broadly, by all.
stakeholder (noun) – a person with an interest in something.
root (noun) – base, basis.
broad (adjective) – comprehensive, inclusive, extensive, wide-ranging.
impetus (noun) – motivation, encouragement; stimulus, boost.
in the interest of (phrase) – for the benefit of, for the sake of, considering.
adversely (adverb) – unfavourably, disadvantageously, badly.
reflect (verb) – represent, display, show, demonstrate.
provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
administer (verb) – manage, control, regulate.
unorganised sector/workforce (noun) – unorganized sector means an enterprise owned by individuals or self-employed workers and engaged in the production or sale of goods or providing service of any kind whatsoever, and where the enterprise employs workers, the number of such workers is less than ten.
gig workers (noun) – gig workers refer to the workers outside of the traditional employer-employee relationship including freelancers, workers who are employed on a contractual basis with their employers, project based work and short term work.
platform workers (noun) – gig workers who do platform based work where they earn money by providing specific services, including food delivery services like Zomato, Swiggy or e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart etc.
address (verb) – tackle, deal with, try to sort out.
exempt (verb) – free from, not liable to, not subject to.
premises (noun) – buildings, property, site, establishment, office.
expansive (adjective) – extensive, broad, sweeping, comprehensive.
exemption (noun) – exclusion, relief/release, exception.
confer (verb) – grant to, give to, vest in, accord to.
delegation (noun) – assignment, giving, deputation, transference.
executive order (noun) – an indisputable/unquestionable order issued by the government (or by the president).
discretion (noun) – choice, option, preference, disposition.
conducive (adjective) – good for, helpful for, useful for.