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MISOGAMY

It is difficult to imagine how someone can hate something so much. However, after reading aboutMisogamy, you will know the reason for so many bachelors in our world.

Origin of Misogamy

Its first usage dates back to 1560 - 1656 and unlike its meaning, it is made from the union, of one Greekword misein and English wordgam. Effectively, misien/misois the root for hatred and words based onthis root in some way or the other signify this sentiment. Lets have a look at a few of these words:1. Misogyny: Hatred of women (Gyny stands for women, remember what a gynaecologist does).2. Misandry: A hatred of a man or of men in general; especially by women (can you figure out whatandry would stand for).3. Misanthrope: Someone who has a hatred or distrust of all people (mankind).

Pronunciation: mi-sog-uh-mee, mahy-

The dictionary definitions for Misogamy are as follows:

1. Hatred of marriage (noun)

Master tips to learn Misogamy

Misogamy can be easily related to the word misogyny, meaning hatred of women, which can be one of
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OBELISK

If you are an architect, you can one day build the most beautiful Obeliskin your garden. If you are adesigner, an architect or someone creative, obelisk could mean many different things to you. In case youare none of the above, well read further to know more about the word.

Pronunciation: ob-uh-lisk

The dictionary definitions for obelisk are as follows:

1. A tapering, four-sided shaft of stone, usually monolithic and having a pyramidal apex.2. Structure resembling a shaft (beam)

3. Obelisk is also used in printing with the sign ( ), which stands for a reference. In printing it is usuallyreferred to as a dagger.

Master tips to learn Obelisk

Obelisk draws a picture of Basilisk, the serpent in Harry Potter and Chamber of secrets. The end partlisk in both the words facilitates such correlation. As Harry potter stories are so famous, the correlationwill make the learning of the word much easier.
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PROBITY

The word probity when used for you can easily define your character. Probity was easily found whenthe times were honest. However, today looking for probity is like looking for a grain of wheat in sacks

full of haystack. Why so? You will know when you know more about the word.

Origin

This word seems to have contributed a lot in the English and Frenchs love hate relationship, as Englishrented this word from the French. French in turn had inherited Probity from the Latin word Probitas,meaning honesty and morality. Probitys first usage dates back to 15th Century.

Pronunciation: proh-bi-tee, prob-i-

The Dictionary Definitions for the word Probity are as follows:

1. Complete and confirmed integrity. (noun)2. A person having strong moral principles. (noun)

3. Uprightness of character. (noun)
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RISQUE

As the spelling suggest, the word has been taken from French and being an adjective, it can be used to describe a

person who is never hesitant to share those improper sexual jokes.

Origin

Its first known usage dates back to 1865-70 and it has been derived from the French word Risque, which meansto risk.

Pronunciation: ri-skey; Fr. rees-key

The dictionary definitions for Risque are as follows:

1. Indecent and likely to shock. (adjective)2. Something suggestive of or bordering on indecency or indelicacy. (adjective)3. Referring to sex in a rude and a shocking way. (adjective)

Master Tips to learn Risque:

Risque sounds like risk, though both the words mean different. However, the word risk, which means somethingthat involves danger can easily be related to the word risqu because a risqu behaviour is always full of risk.
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TURBID

A person is often unable to decide anything when he/she is in turbid condition. Being an adjective, it can beused to describe your state of mind or the glass of water that has been stirred with a spoon.

Origin

Its first known usage dates back to 1626 and has been derived from a Latin word Turbidus, which means

turbid.

Pronunciation: tur-bid

The dictionary definitions for turbid are as follows:

1. Not clear because of stirred up sediment. (adjective)

2. Thick or dense, as smoke or clouds. (adjective)

3. Confused, muddled or disturbed state of mind. (adjective)

Master tips to learn Turbid:

Turbid & Turgid: The word turbid can easily be associated with the word turgid, as the difference is just of

b and g. Turbid in simple words mean something that is characterised by vagueness or murkiness, on the

other hand turgid means something that is characterised by a pompous mannerisms. Both the words can be

used to describe a person who is disturbed in case of turbid and a person who maintains a pompous lifestyle

in case of turgid.
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UNGUENT

Unguent is very commonly used when you get yourself hurt. Yet, Unguent is an uncommon name thatno one takes.

Origin

Its first known usage dates back to 14th-15th Century. It is derived from the word unguentum, whichwas derived from unguere, which means to anoint.

Pronunciation: uhng-gwuh nt

The dictionary definitions for unguent are as follows:

1. An ointment or salve, usually liquid or semi-liquid for application to wounds. (noun)

2. A salve for soothing or healing. (noun)3. Semisolid or liquid balm that is applied on wounds for healing. (noun)

Master tip to learn unguent:

Unguent can be associated with the word pungent not only due to the same sound, but also becausean unguent usually comes with a pungent smell.
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COALESCE

Heard the word coalesce before?Well, in case you have not, there is no need to worry.Have a glance at this video:

See the brown and white elements magically infuse into each other to form the favorite sweet of theworld: Cadbury chocolate! Well, that process of merging into one another is called coalescing. Loversalso frequently coalesce into one, though the process is temporary!

The dictionary definitions for coalesce are as follows:

1. To grow together; fuse. (verb)2. To come together so as to form one whole; unite. (verb)

Usage examples for coalesce:

1. Its important for a team to coalesce and put the best exhibition on show.2. Getting Democrats to coalesce behind a particular punishment will be hard.Newsweek: Capitol Letter: Sacrificing Gary Condit3. He said lawmakers could "coalesce" around popular "core elements" of the legislation. -chicagotribune.com -
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The Vocabulary of Wealth: Words Related to economics

One is bound to come across economics in ones everyday life. We cant quite delete money, can we?And this makes it important that we know some of the words that are related to economics. For ourpurpose, we call them the words of wealth. We introduce you to 10 such words today:

1. Capital: Material wealth used or available for use in the production of more wealth.

2. Paid-Up Capital: That part of the issued capital of a company that has been paid up by theshareholders.

3. Venture capital:Money made available for investment in innovative enterprises or research,especially in high technology, in which both the risk of loss and the potential for profit may beconsiderable. Also called risk capital.

4. Hedge funds: A fund, usually used by wealthy individuals and institutions, which is allowed to useaggressive strategies that are unavailable to mutual funds, including selling short, leverage, programtrading, swaps, arbitrage, and derivatives. Hedge funds are exempt from many of the rules andregulations governing other mutual funds, which allows them to accomplish aggressive investing goals.

They are restricted by law to no more than 100 investors per fund, and as a result most hedge funds setextremely high minimum investment amounts, ranging anywhere from $250,000 to over $1 million. Aswith traditional mutual funds, investors in hedge funds pay a management fee; however, hedge fundsalso collect a percentage of the profits (usually 20%).

5. Capital Gains: A realized increase in the value of a capital asset, as when a share is sold for morethan the price at which it was purchased. Strictly speaking, the term refers to capital appreciationoutside the normal courses of business. In India capital gains are subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Thetax does not cover gains arising from the sale of personal belongings, including cars or principaldwelling houses, but it does cover gains from the sale of stock exchange securities.
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6. Cost of Capital: The payment made by a firm for using long-term capital used in business. Theaverage cost of capital to a firm that uses several sources of long-term funds (loans, share capital) tofinance its investments will depend upon the individual cost of each separate source (for example,interest on loans) weighted in accordance with the proportions of each source used.

7. Dividend: That part of a companys profit, which Directors decide to distribute to the shareholders. Itis generally expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the capital to which it relates.

8. Deficit Financing: The use of borrowing to finance an excess of expenditure over income. Most often,it refers to governments, who often spend more than they can raise in taxation. The term is normallyused in economics to refer to a planned budget deficit incurred in the interests of expanding aggregatedemand by relaxing fiscal policy and thus injecting purchasing power into the economy, a policyadvocated by Keynes to increase employment in the 1930s. In India, this has been a popular tool to plugthe deficit so far, but in future, there are likely be some restrictions on the total amount of deficitfinancing each year the government can avail of.

9. Deflation: 1. A sustained reduction in the general price levels. Deflation is often accompanied bydeclines in output and employment and is distinct from disinflation, which refers to a reduction in the

rate of inflation.Deflation can be brought about by either internal or external forces in an open economy.II:A deliberate policy of reducing aggregate demand and output to reduce inflation rate and thequantity of imports and lower the exchange rates, thus improving export performance and the BoP.Aggregate demand may be reduced by fiscal policy (increasing taxes or reducing governmentexpenditure) or money supply.

10. Inflation: Persistent increase in the general level of prices. It can be seen as a devaluing of theworth of money.

These are just definitions for some of the words that you encounter in the world of economics. We will

come out with another one soon.

Disclaimer: the definitions for these terms are picked up from different sources on the internet.
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Work Out Zone

Work Out 1: Match the following words with their respective meanings or synonyms.

Word Meaning or Synonym

1 Coalesce A Integrity

2 Misogamy B Combine3 Obelisk C Balm

4 Probity D Hatred of marriage

5 Unguent E Stone pillar

6 Turbid F Naughty/Spicy

7 Risqu G Muddy

Work Out 2: Did you really understand the word?

1. A risqu comment is an appropriate one in social gatherings. yes no

2. Unguents are needed when in pain. yes no

3. Turbidwater is good for health. yes no

4. Misogamyis a universal trait in man. yes no

5. Probityis important in social conduct. yes no

6. True lovers coalesce in the sea of emotion. yes no


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Answers: Work Out Zone

Work Out 1

1-B, 2-D, 3-E, 4-A, 5-C, 6-G, 7-F

Work Out 2

1-no, 2- yes, 3-no, 4-no, 5-yes, 6-yes


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