The Hindu Editorial (Work in progress) – Jul 14, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Work in progress) – Jul 14, 2023:

GST Council (noun) – a federal body (established under article 279A of the Constitution) that aims to bring together states and the Centre on a common platform for the nationwide rollout of the indirect tax reform.
lift (verb) – (of a cloud, fog, etc.) clear, vanish, dissolve, disperse, disappear.
fog (noun) – (figuratively) muddle, confusion, bewilderment, puzzlement, perplexity.
execution (noun) – implementation, carrying out, carrying through, completion, enforcement.
hold the key (phrase) – to have control.
unravel (noun) – solve, resolve, sort out, clear up, explain.
knotty (adjective) – complex, complicated, intricate.
hang fire (phrase) – delay, hold back, stop, stall, discontinue, hang around.
constitution (noun) – formation, composition, arrangement.
appellate (adjective) – (of a court) dealing with cases on appeal to review the decision of a lower court.
tribunal (noun) – panel, committee (set up to resolve some disputes particularly).
booming (adjective) – strong, productive, lucrative, fast-growing, expanding, developing; flourishing, thriving, burgeoning, prospering, successful, buoyant.
norm (noun) – standard, convention, regulation.
assurance (noun) – word, avowal, pledge, promise, commitment, guarantee.
bench (noun) – a court of law with a number of judges.
come up (phrasal verb) – occur, happen, transpire, emerge.
phased (adjective) – gradual, step-by-step, incremental.
redress (noun) – reparation, restitution, comeback, atonement, amends, remedy.
mounting (adjective) – increasing, rising, soaring, escalating.
litigation (noun) – legal case, legal proceeding; trial, inquiry.
clog up (phrasal verb) – block, obstruct, choke something from functioning normally; fill up.
on the other hand (phrase) – conversely, on the contrary, or else, in other ways, inversely, however, nonetheless.
consternation (noun) – a sudden and unexpected feeling of worry/anxiety that causes confusion; dismay, disquiet, surprise, shock.
levy (noun) – imposition, charging, collection (of a tax, fee, fine).
face value (noun) – the value/rice printed or shown on something; apparent value/price.
death knell (noun) – the approaching destruction or failure of something; a warning to the end of something.
hasty (adjective) – hurried, rapid/quick; reckless, ill-considered, ill-advised.
acknowledge (verb) – accept, recognize, realize.
rely on (phrasal verb) – depend on, count on, bank on; resort to, have recourse to.
equate (verb) – compare, liken to, relate, connect, regard as the same as.
compassionate (adjective) – socially concerned, considerate, thoughtful, humane, sensitive, sympathetic, understanding.
warrant (verb) – justify, necessitate, endorse, support, confirm, defend, uphold, validate, vindicate.
fine tuning (noun) – small change; small corrections; minute adjustments.
grant (verb) – give, provide, bestow, confer.
regularise (verb) – establish, recognize, confirm something officially (something which is a temporary arrangement till date).
incongruence (noun) – incongruity, inconsistency, incompatibility, inconsistence; out of place, not matching up or not fitting.
owing to (phrase) – due to, because of, on account of, in view of.
classification (noun) – categorization, grouping, sorting.
beverage (noun) – a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or soft drinks, usually excluding water.
pellet (noun) – a small substance (as of food or medicine).
pellet snack (noun) – a semi-finished product that can be converted into ready-to-eat snacks with unique combinations of flavours and tastes. Pellet snacks are produced dried and semi-processed for easy storage and shipment and in a second phase are expanded, seasoned and packed.
imitation (noun as modifier) – fake.
imitation zari (noun) – fake zari (as agaisnt pure zari).
zari (or jari) (noun) – it is an even thread traditionally made of fine gold or silver used in traditional garments, especially as brocade in saris etc.
yarn (noun) – spun thread (used mainly for sewing garments).
regime (noun) – system, arrangement, scheme, policy, method, mechanism.
for instance (phrase) – for example.
envisage (verb) – conceive, envision, think, perceive, apprehend.
sport utility vehicle (SUV) (noun) – SUV stands for Sports Utility Vehicle, a type of car with a much tougher look and a design suited for off-road driving. SUVs are built heavy and are sturdy on roads as well as off-roads.
dissuade (verb) – discourage, deter, prevent, divert, stop, scare off, warn off, caution against (someone not to do a specific plan of action).
fine print (noun) – small print; it refers to some important details or conditions of an agreement/contract, but written/printed in small letters (e.g. mutual funds’ terms & conditions).
upcoming (adjective) – forthcoming, approaching, happening soon, about to happen.
take one’s eye off the ball (phrase) – to stop paying attention to the most important matter in hand.
overhaul (noun) – reformation, reconstruction, reorganization, rearrangement, improvement.
successor (noun) – a person who comes after another person; replacement, next-in-line.
steer (verb) – guide, direct, lead, helm.
helm (verb) – be in charge, manage, steer.
erstwhile (adjective) – old, previous, former, then.