The Hindu Editorial (Mining deep) – Jan 10, 2020

The Centre’s decision to liberalise norms for entry into coal mining and relax regulations on mining and selling coal in the country is significant in many respects. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Mining deep) – Jan 10, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Mining deep) – Jan 10, 2020:

open up (phrasal verb) – make available (to create/start developing new opportunities).
liberalise (verb) – to make something less strict; to provide more freedom in systems.
relax (verb) – less strict, lessen, moderate/modify, ease.
in many respects (phrase) – in many ways/aspects.
legacy (noun) – it refers to a bequest in a will/testament; it refers to a property left to someone in a will; it refers to a gift of personal property or money to a beneficiary (legatee) of a will.
ordinance (noun) – order, rule, act.
inhibit (verb) – hinder, restrain, prevent.
expertise (noun) – skill, proficiency, expertness/competence.
bid for (verb) – (of a contractor) offer to do (a particular job) for a mentioned price; tender for.
of one’s choice (phrase) – that one has chosen, or wishes to choose.
coal washery (noun) – it is also known as a coal preparation plant is a facility that washes off the soil, rock and other impurities from coal.
potential (adjective) – possible, likely, prospective.
circle (noun) – set, group, ring.
democratise (verb) – make something available to everyone.
overdue (adjective) – late, not on time, delayed.
set off (phrasal verb) – start out, begin/initiate, embark on.
infusion (noun) – the introduction/ instilling/imbuing of a new thing.
sophisticated (adjective) – advanced, highly developed, innovatory.
whittle (verb) – reduce, cut down, lessen, decrease.
come up (phrasal verb) – occur, happen, transpire.
monopoly (noun) – exclusive/complete control of something by a person/organisation.
take care (phrasal verb) – be careful, be cautious, be wary.
take care of (phrase) – deal with, cope with, handle, manage.
compromise (verb) – undermine, weaken, lessen.
nurture (verb) – encourage, promote, foster.