Government Policy Jargon

5 words in this vocabulary list

verb to reduce in extent or quantity; to cut short

  • The government decided to curtail spending in order to reduce the budget deficit.
  • I had to curtail my shopping spree because I ran out of money.
  • I had to curtail my Netflix binge to finish my homework.
  • She felt like her wings were curtailed when her parents imposed strict rules on her.

noun the act of enforcing; enforcement

verb to compel observance of or obedience to

  • It is the duty of the police to enforce the law.
  • The teacher enforces the rules in the classroom.
  • The bouncer enforces the dress code at the club.
  • The company enforces strict deadlines for project completion.

noun A person who lives or works in a foreign country, typically for an extended period of time

  • The government has implemented various schemes to assist pravasi workers in obtaining employment abroad.
  • Many pravasi workers send money back home to support their families.
  • Pravasi folks always have interesting stories to share about their experiences abroad.
  • Being a pravasi in a foreign land can sometimes feel like being a fish out of water.

noun the state of being without work or employment

  • The government is implementing policies to address worklessness in the country.
  • Many people are struggling with worklessness and finding it hard to secure a job.
  • Worklessness is a real bummer, dude.
  • Worklessness can feel like being adrift in a sea of uncertainty.

adjective providing advice or guidance

  • The government issued an advisatory statement regarding the upcoming weather conditions.
  • The teacher gave an advisatory warning to the students about the upcoming test.
  • My mom always has some advisatory words for me before I go out with my friends.
  • The old wise man's advisatory words were like a guiding light in the darkness of confusion.