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Effigy

Effigy The times when Bush was burnt on the streets, not literally, but a representation of him was burnt, it was an effigy that people were setting fire to. We see such examples of effigies being burst almost every day, dont we? Some reviled politician or the other is burst to ashes every now and then. Pronunciation: ef-i-jee Meanings of Effigy 1) A representation of a person or a group that is roughly made 2) Image of a person who is disliked and is used to ridicule. Masters tip to learn Effigy Effigy can be easily learnt with the help of the word jiffy, as the two words are a bit similar in sound. Further, to make it easier, we can say the effigy was reduced to ashes in a jiffy (in an instant). Sentences example for Effigy 1) George Bushs effigy was burnt in the streets as a protest against the war. (Noun) 2) Effigies were burnt in the street to protest the westernisation of the Indian culture. (Plural) 3) It was the effigy-like representation of communism that was assaulted in the public view. (Adjective) 4) People were left aghast when they saw the effigies being burnt in the streets. (Plural)

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Flamboyant

Flamboyant French Gothic architecture of the late 15th century and early 16th century was characterized by flamboyant tracery, intricacy of detailing, virtuosity of workmanship, attenuation of parts and frequent complication of interior space. Pronunciation: flam-boi-uhnt Meanings of Flamboyant Strikingly bold or brilliant Dashing and colorful Elaborately styled, florid or ornate Masters tip to learn Flamboyant Flame + boy, remember the boy who wears a t-shirt with flames all over it. It looks bold and really strikes you. That is the very essence of flamboyance, something so bold or colorful catching ones attention very easily. Sentence examples for Flamboyant 1. Lady Gaga has varied hues and designs in the dresses, her dressing sense is flamboyant (adjective). 2. Obama has the ability to orate flamboyant speeches (adjective). 3. Her handwriting is extremely flamboyant (adjective). 4. A celebritys lifestyle is filled with flamboyance (noun).

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Impresario

Impresario Impresario is a person who organizes public events, or a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments. He is the not quite the show-stopper by one who helps the showman pulls it all off. Pronunciation:im-pruh-sahr-ee-oh, -sairMeanings of Impresario 1. One who sponsors or produces entertainment 2. A manager; a producer. 3. The director or manager of an opera, ballet, or other performing company 4. Someone who engages a person or company for performances Masters Tip to learn Impresario The word impresario has Italian lineage and basically meant an undertaker (of a business) in Italian. What does an undertaker do? Well, he undertakes everything, doesnt he? He manages it all, the whole show. Sentence examples for Impresario 1. These were performed in St Petersburg in 1909 and heard by the impresario Sergei Diaghilev

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Nominal

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Nominal Pronunciation: nom-uh-nl Meanings of Nominal 1. Assigned to or bearing a persons name. 2. Insignificantly small of trifling or minimal compared to what was expected. 3. In aerospace & engineering according to plan of design 4. Business -being the amount or face value of a sum of money or a stock certificate Masters tip to learn Nominal Nominal does not have one specific meaning. Due to the diversity of its meanings, its hard to find one particular way to learn the word. The best one can do learn nominal is remember the sentences in which its used and then derive the meaning in that particular context. Sentences example for Nominal 1. He charged a nominal fee for coaching classes (meaning 2). 2. She is a nominal mistress of this house, her real power is nothing (meaning 1). 3. It was instructed that the plane should have a nominal flight check before take of (meaning 3). 4. He bought the shares at their nominal value (meaning 4).

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Paroxysm

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Paroxysm We all have had teachers known for outbursts at our tiniest of mistakes and chucked us out of the class. In case you want to know a fancy word to describe such outbursts, then you can use paroxysms (outbursts) of anger. Its first usage dates back to 1570-80 and it is a noun. Pronunciation: par-uhk-siz-uhm Meanings of Paroxysm 1) An unexpected outburst of emotions/action 2) An unexpected attack of a disease or a fit Masters tip to learn Paroxysm Paroxysm can be learnt with the help of the word exorcism, as these words rhyme to some extent. Further, to relate the words more you can picture someone in a paroxysm of anger, which actually means that person is possessed by anger and needs to be exorcised to get rid f it. Sentences examples for Paroxysm 1) He is known for paroxysms of anger on the smallest of mistakes. (Noun) 2) His paroxysms kept him laughing. (Adverb) 3) His is known for his hyper-paroxysm when it comes to getting angry. (Noun)

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Skirmish

Skirmish We all enter small skirmishes with our siblings and friends. However, these skirmishes sometimes take a wrong turn and might even motivate you to harm each other. So you better watch out for them and watch out for the words you say while in them. What they say always stands true, doesnt it: a deed once done and a word once said, can never be taken back. For our purpose, a skirmish once gotten into never quite erases itself. Technically, skirmish is a noun and its first usage dates back to 1300-50. Pronunciation: skur-mish The dictionary definitions for skirmish are as follows: 1) To enter into a small battle or conflict 2) A small battle between small forces 3) A small conflict or dispute Master tip to learn skirmish: Skirmish somehow is similar to the word smirk, which means a grin. While speaking the word skirmish it sounds as if someone is asking another person to smirk. Skirmish can be used in the following ways: 1) There is a fresh skirmish between the military and the protestors. (Noun) 2) These two people have been skirmishing for two days now. (Verb) 3) They have skirmished to such an extent that I cannot tolerate it anymore. (Verb)

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Symptomatic

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Symptomatic Symptomatic is something that happens according to the symptoms, like a symptomatical classification of a disease which means based on the symptoms diseases are classified. Pronunciation: simp-tuh-mat-ik Meanings of Symptomatic 1. Relating to or according to or affecting a symptom or symptoms 2. Characteristic or indicative of a disease Masters tip to learn Symptomatic Symptomatic can be remembered from the word symptoms. Sentences example for Symptomatic 1. Symptomatic of this has been a rise in the number of shareholders. 2. Opposition to my book seems more symptomatic of our moment than produced by its contents. 3. Some economists think that such high p/e ratios are symptomatic of a stock-market bubble.

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Work Out Zone

Work Out 1: Match the following words with their respective meanings or synonyms. Word 1 Effigy 2 Flamboyant 3 Impresario 4 Nominal 5 Paroxysm 6 Skirmish 7 Symptomatic Meaning or Synonym A frenzy B symbolic C fight D director E portrait F apparent G bombastic

Work Out 2: Did you really understand the word? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The protestors burnt minsters effigy. Flamboyant performances leave the audiences bored. An impresario must have leadership skills. His house is of nominal value . The surprise left him in paroxysms. Kids should get involved in skirmishes. Injuries are symptomatic of football matches. yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no no no no no no no

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Answers: Work Out Zone

Work Out 1 1-E, 2-G, 3-D, 4-F, 5-A, 6-C, 7-B Work Out 2 1-yes, 2-no, 3-yes, 4-yes, 5-yes, 6-no, 7-yes

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