Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " A fair share: On the concerns of high-performing States,"

Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial " A fair share: On the concerns of high-performing States,"

1.  Divisible pool

• Synonyms: Shared resources, allocable funds, distributable revenue
• Antonyms: Reserved funds, private funds
• Example: "The divisible pool of taxes should be increased to ensure equitable distribution among states."

2.  Apportionment

• Synonyms: Allocation, distribution, division
• Antonyms: Collection, accumulation
• Example: "The Finance Commission recommended a fair apportionment of resources to underdeveloped states."

3.  Ambit

• Synonyms: Scope, range, extent
• Antonyms: Limitation, exclusion
• Example: "The new tax policies fall within the ambit of the Finance Commission's recommendations."

4.  Reignited

• Synonyms: Revived, rekindled, reignited
• Antonyms: Extinguished, suppressed, halted
• Example: "The debate over resource allocation was reignited after the Finance Ministers' meeting."

5.  Penalising

• Synonyms: Punishing, sanctioning, disadvantaging
• Antonyms: Rewarding, compensating, benefiting
• Example: "High-performing states feel they are being penalised for their success through reduced financial allocations."

6.  Devolution

• Synonyms: Decentralization, delegation, transfer
• Antonyms: Centralization, retention, consolidation
• Example: "The devolution of powers to local governments is necessary for a more inclusive governance model."

7.  Marquee

• Synonyms: Prominent, flagship, leading
• Antonyms: Minor, insignificant, secondary
• Example: "The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project is considered a marquee infrastructure initiative."

8.  Contingency

• Synonyms: Emergency, unforeseen event, eventuality
• Antonyms: Certainty, predictability, assurance
• Example: "States need to allocate funds for contingency expenses in case of natural disasters."

9.  Vulnerabilities

• Synonyms: Weaknesses, susceptibilities, risks
• Antonyms: Strengths, defenses, protections
• Example: "Different regions in India have varying levels of vulnerabilities to natural disasters."

 10. Autonomy

• Synonyms: Independence, self-governance, freedom
• Antonyms: Dependence, subordination, control
• Example: "States are calling for greater autonomy in resource allocation to address local issues effectively."