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Small and big Small: of a size that is less than normal or usual. Synonyms: bijou, diminutive, infinitesimal, iota, scintilla • The Smiths have a very elegant bijou residence in the suburbs. • Using my binoculars, I could see a diminutive figure waving at me from the other end of the beach. • Compared to the excruciating pain I suffered last year from my broken foot, the discomfort of this little sprained thumb is infinitesimal. • Although the suspect said he was out of town at the time of the murder, there was not one iota of proof to support his claim. • How could the advertiser make such an outrageous claim without a scintilla of evidence to support it? Big: huge, of considerable size or extent. synonyms: astronomical, colossal, gargantuan, mammoth, prodigious […]
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Noisy Noisy : full of or characterized by loudness. Synonyms: boisterous, blatant, clamorous, obstreperous, raucous, strident, stentorian, tumultuous The boisterous crowd gave a standing ovation after their team won the match. The drunk driver’s blatant disregard for the lives of others earned him seven years in prison. The walls in the hotel room were so thin even the slightest noise sounded annoyingly clamorous. After winning the battle, the obstreperous troops had to be calmed down by their commanding officer. Without a second thought, the bus driver ordered the raucous group to get off at the next stop. The elderly politician was a strident man who constantly yelled at his staff members. The lion’s stentorian roar scared the safari troop and forced them to return to their camp. The soldiers returned home to a tumultuous welcome from their friends and family.
GK OF THE DAY
Infosys co-founder S Gopalakrishnan launched app ‘Itihaasa’ chronicling Indian IT journey Infosys co-founder launched a new app named ‘Itihaasa’ that chronicles Indian IT journey since the 1950s. The app ‘itihaasa’ is one of the largest chronicles of its kind with 600 videos featuring 44 technology stalwarts. Main highlights of app Itihaasa: It contains over 37 hours of footage, 350 archived photographs and articles and easy browsing with 12000 tags. It follows the installation of the country’s Arst modern computer in 1955 to crystal gazing on Indian IT in 2040. Through the app users can also hear veterans like F C Kohli, Prof Rajaraman, Prof Mahabala, Narayana Murthy, Azim Premji, S Ramadorai, Nandan Nilekani, N Vittal and others. Users can personalise stories on six dimensions – Time, People, Organisation, Policy, Technical Terms and Place. The app, took about eight months to develop and will be maintained by a team sitting at IIIT-Bengaluru. It [...]
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Revenge and Forgiveness Forgive: To no longer feel angry about or wish to punish, to free from blame Synonyms: absolve, amnesty, condone, exonerate, exculpate When the president granted the prisoner a pardon, he felt the man’s good deeds were enough to absolve him of his wrongdoings. The man’s petition for political amnesty was declined because of his violent criminal past. The boss will condone your flashy outfit today given that you never wear it to work again. Only by identifying the real cause of the house fire can we exonerate you from the arson charge. The photographic evidence revealed by the security camera was essential to exculpate the suspect. Revenge: The action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered Synonyms: avenge, vengeance, retribution, reprisal, (being) vindictive, […]
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Wasteful and Economical Wasteful: using or expending something of value carelessly Synonyms: improvident, prodigal profligate, squander Jessie handles all of the household financial matters because of his wife’s improvident spending habits. Everyone wants to know how Harvey can live such a prodigal lifestyle on such a small salary. Instead of being profligate consumers of energy we must think of saving. By not taking his work sincerely Erika squandered an opportunity of making a career in advertising. Economical:using minimum resources or using only what is necessary. Synonyms: abstemious, frugal, niggardly, sparing […]
GK OF THE DAY
Govt launched Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan has been launched on 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar to strengthen Panchayati Raj in villages and ensure social harmony. The eleven day campaign will also focus on generating nation wide efforts on promoting rural development and fostering farmers’ progress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick start the campaign at Ambedkar’s ancestral village Mhow in Madhya Pradesh. During the campaign, discussions on issues pertaining to rural development, improving farmers’ income, SC and ST welfare and social harmony will be held on different platforms. Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan will conclude on Panchayati Raj Diwas on 24th with address of Prime Minister to all gram sabhas from Jamshedpur through Radio and Tv. Number of wild tigers in the world rises 22% […]
Current Affair One Liner:
US President Barack Obama has nominated MasterCard’s Indian-American CEO Ajay Banga as a member of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity. India and France finalized the deal of 36 Rafale Jet for 7.8 billion Euros. Delhi implements the second phase of odd-even vehicle rule for next 15 days. Former army chief Gen. (retd) JJ Singh was conferred with the highest French civilian distinction, Officer of the Legion of Honour. Iconic Indian woman boxer Mary Kom has been named as the International Boxing Association (AIBA) ambassador for Women’s World Championship. Real Madrid, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich reach the semifinals of Champions League. 125th birth anniversary of of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is celebrated across India on 14th April. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti will be celebrated as ‘Samajik Samrasta Divas’. In a rule by Bombay High Court, it ordered to withdraw IPL matches in Maharashtra after 30th April due to drought [...]
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Honesty and Dishonesty Honesty : free of deceit, truthful and sincere Synonyms: allegiance, fidelity, probity, scrupulousness, veracity, Max’s feelings of allegiance will always rest with England, because he was born there. While fidelity to a religious creed is admirable, some believers go too far in their faithfulness and sometimes become dangerous fanatics. Jared displayed great probity by returning the necklace he found on the street. Marsha’s scrupulousness will never allow her to cheat in an exam. The judge would not admit the evidence in the trial because he doubted the veracity of the bloodstains. Dishonesty: untruthfulness; falsehood Synonyms: chicanery, deceit, deception, perfidy, subterfuge, skulduggery, treachery […]
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Calm and Angry Calm : not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. Synonyms: halcyon, placid, sangfroid, serene, tranquil, unruffled. The Smiths were enjoying a halcyon night by the fireplace when the sound of gunfire shattered their peace. While the water may appear placid right now, the waves were quite rough earlier. Even as the building fell around him, the fireman maintained his sangfroid and rescued the little girl. The quiet beach away from the noisy city, made a serene setting for relaxing. Surrounded by a beautiful waterfall and exotic flowers, how could Kate feel anything but tranquil on her vacation? With unruffled spirit Anne kept finding a way out of the jungle, after being separated from her troop. Angry : feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility Synonyms: choleric, cantankerous, irate, irascible, incensed, livid, umbrageous […]
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Obedient and Stubborn Obedient: complying or willing to comply with an order or request. Synonyms: acquiescent, amenable, docile, submissive, suasible, tractable, yielding The cult leader sought out acquiescent recruits who would believe his every word without hesitation. Larson’s cancer was not amenable to medical treatments he received. My dog is a docile creature that enjoys being around people. The controlling man wanted a submissive wife who would bow to his every command. Convincing Edgar is no big deal, since he is suasible and yielding. Unlike his rebellious brother, Jack has a very tractable. Stubborn: showing a rigid and inflexible behavior. Synonyms: contumacious, fractious, obdurate, obstinate, recalcitrant […]