With the Indian political leaders speaking in eloquent English, perhaps it is time for us commoners to clear TOEFL. So, I decided to brush up my English with the Merriam-Webster Online [http://www.merriam-webster.com/]
Here are the words I learned : (any similarity to present events and/or persons is purely a coincidence, and the persons mentioned herein are purely accidental).
1. External (adj) - having merely the outward appearance of something - Manmohan Singh, PM
2. Affairs (n) - a matter occasioning public anxiety, controversy, or scandal - Kalmadi, CW Games, and Tharoor rumours.
3. Interlocutor (n) - one who takes part in dialogue or conversation - Home Minister P. Chidambaram
4. Mentor (n) - a trusted counsellor or guide - Situation Vacant
5. Ethical (n) - conforming to accepted standards of conduct - President Prathiba Patil
6. Confidences (n) : reliance on another's discretion - Mamata Banerjee
7. Hustler (v) - : to sell something to or obtain something from, by energetic and especially underhanded activity - Satyam CEO Ramalinga Raju
8. Concubine (n) - a woman with whom a man cohabits without being married - No Comments
9. Pimp (v) - to make use of, often dishonourably, for one's own gain or benefit - Too many
10. Prime (v) - to instruct beforehand, to coach - Kapil Sibal, Union HRD Minister
11. Minister (v) - to give aid or service - Kapil Sibal, Union HRD Miniser
12. Common (adj) - characterized by a lack of privilege or special status - Most Citizens of India
13. People (n) - lower animals usually of a specified kind or situation - Most Citizens of India
I never realised that English language could be so subtle, ingenious, perceptive and refined.
Wish every one a happy Tamil new year.
Here are the words I learned : (any similarity to present events and/or persons is purely a coincidence, and the persons mentioned herein are purely accidental).
1. External (adj) - having merely the outward appearance of something - Manmohan Singh, PM
2. Affairs (n) - a matter occasioning public anxiety, controversy, or scandal - Kalmadi, CW Games, and Tharoor rumours.
3. Interlocutor (n) - one who takes part in dialogue or conversation - Home Minister P. Chidambaram
4. Mentor (n) - a trusted counsellor or guide - Situation Vacant
5. Ethical (n) - conforming to accepted standards of conduct - President Prathiba Patil
6. Confidences (n) : reliance on another's discretion - Mamata Banerjee
7. Hustler (v) - : to sell something to or obtain something from, by energetic and especially underhanded activity - Satyam CEO Ramalinga Raju
8. Concubine (n) - a woman with whom a man cohabits without being married - No Comments
9. Pimp (v) - to make use of, often dishonourably, for one's own gain or benefit - Too many
10. Prime (v) - to instruct beforehand, to coach - Kapil Sibal, Union HRD Minister
11. Minister (v) - to give aid or service - Kapil Sibal, Union HRD Miniser
12. Common (adj) - characterized by a lack of privilege or special status - Most Citizens of India
13. People (n) - lower animals usually of a specified kind or situation - Most Citizens of India
I never realised that English language could be so subtle, ingenious, perceptive and refined.
Wish every one a happy Tamil new year.
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