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Russian Words in English-1
Well, we have had the food series running for quite some time. Time to introduce another series of posts, and this time we delve into the sweet sounding ‘esoteric’ words that English has imported. To begin with, we focus on words that have been imported from Russia....
Antipathy
Mnemonic tip for Antipathy: Simple simple mnemonic: ANTI-PATI Wives are always lined up against their husbands, that is how it is: they have feelings of antipathy (these feelings are mutual in general) Meaning of Antipathy: 1. A feeling of intense dislike 2. An object...
The commercialization of cricket
It's the age of commercialization .Almost everything ranging from sports to politics, emotions to actions, religion to culture is being commercialized today. And one of the biggest examples of this phenomena is the Indian Premier League(IPL).The huge fan following and...
Combination With Repetition
Beside vs Besides
This is a small post, illustrating the difference between ‘beside’ and ‘besides’. Beside: The word beside is a preposition. It means 'close to' or 'next to'. It also has a second meaning: ‘compared with’. Examples for beside: Can you sit beside me? Your...
Acme
Detailed Article for the Word "Acme" What is Acme: Introduction Imagine a mountain climber standing at the very peak, surveying the world below—this is the essence of "acme." The word represents the pinnacle, the absolute highest point of achievement or excellence. In...
Substract
Mnemonic tip for Substract: Substract bole to ‘SAB SUBTACT KARO’, matlab withdraw karo. As simple as that..:) Meaning of Substract: 1. To subtract; to withdraw Pronunciation: suhb-trakt Want to explore more Hinglish Words? Acme Antipathy Abjure Callous Canard...
1984 by George Orwell
Suggested Reading Time: 10 days Category: Fiction One of the most important issues that dominates the intellectual space of the world today is the transforming role of a nation state. If we carefully have a look around us, we would come to realize that we are...
Subterfuge
Mnemonic tip for Subterfuge: Sab ko chahiye REFUGE? What does refuge mean? As a noun, it means a safe shelter. Why do you need it? Obviously, you used too many subterfuges and now you need some protection. Meaning of Subterfuge: 1. Something intended to misrepresent...
Subdue
Mnemonic tip for Subdue: Agar SAB PAYMENTS DUE HO, to kaisa fill kar rahe hoge? Obviously ‘subdue’ feel karoge, that is you would toned down and would feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. Meanings of Subdue: 1. To conquer and subjugate; vanquish. 2. To...
Subordinate
Mnemonic tip for Subordinate: Subordinate ko har banda ORDER deta hai, junior jo hai. Ab junior pe hi hukam chalta hai, aur kissi pe thodi! Meaning of Subordinate: 1. Belonging to a lower or inferior class or rank; secondary. (adjective) 2. Subject to the authority or...
A Gibe At Katrina Kaif
Hi, i am 21 years old. I suffer from ACROPHOBIA ,but i will not hesitate to climb a 50-ft tower if in return for this courageous act of mine Katrina Kaif agrees to move out of the film industry. I hate Katrina Kaif and i think she is one of the worst actresses ever. I...
