by Wordpandit | Sep 23, 2019 | Daily Hindu Vocabulary |
1. Piecemeal • Characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time. Usage: The village is slowly being killed off by piecemeal development. 2. Spearhead • An individual or group chosen to lead an attack or movement. Usage: She became the...
by Wordpandit | Sep 23, 2019 | Daily Hindu Vocabulary |
1. Syncretism • The amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought. Usage: Interfaith dialogue can easily slip into syncretism. 2. Fag end • A cigarette end. • The last part of something, especially when regarded as less...
by Wordpandit | Sep 23, 2019 | Daily Hindu Vocabulary |
1. Decree • A decree is a rule of law usually issued by a head of state, according to certain procedures. It has the force of law. • The particular term used for this concept may vary from country to country. • The executive orders made by the President of India, for...
by Wordpandit | Sep 17, 2019 | Daily Hindu Vocabulary |
1. Quagmire • An awkward, complex, or hazardous situation. Usage: A legal quagmire. Synonyms: muddle, mix-up, mess, predicament, 2. Push comes to shove • When the pressure is on. • When the situation is critical or urgent. Usage: Bob is not a particularly talented...
by Wordpandit | Sep 17, 2019 | Daily Hindu Vocabulary |
1. Homicide vs Murder vs Manslaughter • Homicide is the killing of one person by another. • Murder is a form of criminal homicide, where the perpetrator intended to kill the other person, sometimes with premeditation with a plan to kill. • Manslaughter is another type...
by Wordpandit | Sep 17, 2019 | Daily Hindu Vocabulary |
1. Drumbeater • One who actively publicizes or advocates something, as a press agent. Usage: He said that opposition leader made fun of the house by calling honourable members drumbeater. 2. Bipartite • Involving or made by two separate parties. Usage: A bipartite...
