Anand Mahindra, one of the foremost business leaders of India talks about Indian economy and auto industry as well as his international plans. Hear him explain his views clearly and succinctly. The difficult words and quiz at the end is designed to build English speaking skills and increase accuracy.
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Now, time for the difficult words.
Measures = steps
The government of India needs to take solid measures to ensure safety of women.
sop = concessions
The small scale industry is in need of some sops to revive it
Salubrious = Healthy
The salubrious climate of Himachal helped him quickly recuperate and he was back on the ground within 2 months.
Affluence = The state of having money
With growing affluence, Indians are now demanding dignity from their government.
Insatiable = So great it cannot be satisfied
There is an insatiable demand for good products in India.
Slew of measures = A lot of steps
The Delhi government has announced a slew of measures to promote women safety but how effective they really are remains to be seen.
Logjam = When things get stuck
Lokpal bill has now got stuck in a logjam after being sent to the parliamentary committee.
Fragile = Delicate
This glassware is very fragile and you need to be really careful about it
Turbocharge = Infuse with a great deal of energy
Seeing their captain fight tirelessly against the enemies turbocharged the soldiers who fell upon the enemy and destroyed the attacking party.
Quantum leap = Big change from existing ways of doing things
What India needs is a quantum leap in terms of how people see and think about women.
Plunge = Jump
I was hesitating to quit my job and start my own business but then my elder brother encouraged me to take the plunge.
Ironic = A sad difference between what is and what should be
It ironic that on one hand we say “worship women” and on the other hand we kill the girl child in the womb itself.
Paradox = Two contradicting ideas
It is a paradox that the more things change, the more they remain the same.
Paranoid = Worried about something bad that may happen
He is being paranoid about the possibility of a nuclear war with Pakistan
Shelved = Held back
His movie with Amitabh Bachchan has been shelved because the producer died in an accident.
Resoundingly = Overwhelmingly
The BJP defeated the Congress resoundingly in Gujarat.
Impediment = Hindrance
Now there is no impediment to his becoming the captain of the team.
Let’s now answer the following quiz:
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