The Hindu Editorial (Poll pot) – Feb 03, 2021

The largesse to the election-going States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam in the Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday was unmistakable. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Poll pot) – Feb 03, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Poll pot) – Feb 03, 2021:

pot (noun) – jackpot, prize money, stakes.
instrument (noun) – factor, system, means (to achieve/attain something).
play (noun) – the condition of being active/effective.
largesse (noun) – generosity, benefaction, magnanimity; handouts, grants, aid.
unmistakable (adjective) – noticeable, evident, apparent, undoubted.
outlay (noun) – expenditure, expenses, spending.
corridor (noun) – a strip/swathe of land linking two areas (by a road).
as well as (phrase) – and also.
hub (noun) – centre, centre of activity, focal point.
big ticket (adjective) – major, exclusive, prominent/important.
in progress (phrase) – under way, going on, happening, in operation.
undertake (verb) – launch into, begin, start; engage in, become involved in, take part in.
harp on (phrasal verb) – talk or write/complain continuously and lengthy on a particular subject.
showcase (verb) – display, exhibit, unveil, show to the public.
infrastructure (noun) – the basic physical or organisational structure or framework that a country or organization needs in order to function properly. For a whole nation, it includes all the physical systems such as buildings, roads & railways networks, utilities, etc.
Economic Corridor (noun) – Economic corridors connect economic agents along a defined geography and region. They are integrated networks of infrastructure within a geographical area designed to stimulate economic development. They may be developed within a country or between countries.
industry-starved (adjective) – deprived of industry; hungry for (more) industry.
wish away (phrasal verb) – to desire or hope that a problematic issue or situation will disappear without (you) doing anything about it.
image (noun) – public perception/impression, persona, public face, character/reputation.
bring in (phrasal verb) – introduce, present, initiate, propose.
Sonar Bangla (noun) – golden Bengal.
up to (phrase) – denoting a maximum amount.
besides (preposition/linking adverb) – in addition to, as well, apart from.
seek (verb) – try, attempt, aim.
social sector (noun) – This comprises education and health sectors of the economy. The main aim of the social sector is to achieve social development. Social development refers to providing basic needs to the people.
intervention (noun) – the process of intervening in something; involvement, interference.
welfare (noun) – well-being, prosperity, protection.
descendant (noun) – successor, family, lineage.
decisive (adjective) – key, deciding, conclusive, determining.
predicate on/upon (phrasal verb) – base, be dependent, found, establish, premise.
calculation (noun) – projection, expectation, prediction.
single-minded (adjective) – determined, fixed, dedicated, resolute.
pursuit (noun) – quest for, search for.
ideological (adjective) – relating to a system of ideas.
within striking distance (phrase) – close enough to get/reach/achieve something.
contender (noun) – opponent, competitor, front-runner, challenger.
statement of intent (noun) – a formal statement that the author has a serious intention of doing something under specified conditions, and at a specified time. It is also called a letter of intent or a memo of agreement.
considerable (adjective) – substantial, appreciable, significant, much.
transformative (adjective) – life-changing, forward-thinking, progressive.
potential (noun) – possibility, potentiality.
foray (noun) – a brief & active attempt to get involved in a new activity/sphere.
rival (noun) – competitor, opponent, contestant, contender, challenger.
take credit for (phrase) – to get praise/appreciation for something, even if it is not deserved.