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Title Page No.1. Blasphemy 1

2. Engendered 2

3. Inviolable 3

4. Multitude 45. Nexus 5

6. Overbearing 6

7. Redacted 7

8. Work Out Zone 89. Answers 9


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BLASPHEMY

Blasphemy

Acts of blasphemy are quite common. In fact, you would find this word almost always in circulation. Why so?Simply because of its meaning: expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred. Well, this is quite

common, isnt it?

We get innumerable cases in the headlines where people take offence to fun being made out of religiouscontexts or of god. All those instances are of Blasphemy.

The dictionary definitions forBlasphemy are as follows:1. a. A contemptuous or profane act, utterance, or writing concerning God or a sacred entity. (noun)

b. The act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God. (noun)2. An irreverent or impious act, attitude, or utterance in regard to something considered inviolable or sacred.

(noun)
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ENGENDERED

Engendered

Origin of the word Engender:

Engender, etymologically, descends from the Latin roots en (meaning to) and gener re, (meaning toproduce, also the root for generate). So basically it equates to: To generate or to produce.

Produce what? One of the meanings ofengenderis to create or produce life, that is to procreate. And the samecan be extended to any field which involves creation of something. As soon as something comes into

existence, it is engendered.

The dictionary definitions forEngenderedare as follows:1. To bring into existence; give rise to. (verb)2. To procreate; propagate. (verb)

Masters tip to learn Engendered:

A famous quote from William Shakespeare: "Every cloud engenders not a storm".
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INVIOLABLE

Inviolable

There are a few things in life that cannot be questioned or violated. These have to be accepted as it is. Forexample, the boundaries of a nation or the limits of the human body. These need to be respected. Theseboundaries or limits areINVIOLABLE.

Just remember the word from the context provided above: that of nation boundaries. These cannot be violatedat any cost.

OrINVIOLABLE:CANNOT BE VIOLATED.

The dictionary definitions forInviolable are as follows:

1. Prohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration: an inviolablesanctuary; an inviolable promise. (adjective)

2. Incapable of being violated; incorruptible; unassailable: inviolable secrecy. (adjective)
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MULTITUDE

Multitude

As we can guess easily, multitude comes from multi. The same multi- appears in a number of words, with

the most common being multiply. That is exactly what this prefix does: it multiplies in numbers.

Multitude refers to the state of being huge or great in numbers. It can also be used to refer to collectivepopulations, for example: India consists of vast and never ending multitudes.

Just a look at some multi-words:

Meanings of the words above:Multipartite: Involving more than two partiesMultifold: Many times doubled; manifold; numerousMultilingual: Using or knowing more than one languageMultitasking: Perform more than one task at the same time; originally of computers, now also more generally

Multilateral: Having many parts or sides

The dictionary definitions forMultitude are as follows:1. The condition or quality of being numerous. (noun)2. A very great number. (noun)3. The masses; the populace: the concerns of the multitude. (noun)
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NEXUS

Nexus

Nexus:NEXUScan be formed with those NEXT to US

So,NEXUS=NEXT to US

A nexus is the means of connection between things linked together. It is tie of sorts. Te drug mafia and thepolice form one such nexus. Political parties form of nexus of their cadres. This whole laying of a linkednetwork is a nexus.

Another mnemonic you could use to learn nexus is the context of the Naxal fighters in India. Naxals have

formed an extensive nexus of their cadres.

The dictionary definitions forNexus are as follows:1. A means of connection; tie; link. (noun)

2. A connected series or group. (noun)3. The core or center, as of a matter or situation. (noun)
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OVERBEARING

Overbearing

In the given example, India is referred to as an OVERBEARINGcountry for other South Asian countries,that is it manner is such that it dominates its smaller neighbors. This is what an overbearing personalitydoes, it bears down on individuals through the force of ones manner and personality.

The dictionary definitions forOverbearingare as follows:

1. Domineering in manner; arrogant: an overbearing person. (adjective)2. Overwhelming in power or significance; predominant. (adjective)

The best thing about this paragraph is that it gives us quite a few words to chew on:1. Guile: Craftiness or cunningness, using tricks to deceive people.2.Hegemony: The dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others3.Entail: Have as a logical consequence
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REDACTED

Redacted

The Sarah Palin E-mail Controversy is sure being talked about and we would also have our share of the pie,vocabulary wise.

In brief the situation is something like this: news agencies and so on went after Palins mails when she wasthe Alaska Governor, there was a legal battle to get them released, and now they are finally in the open.

Though some of these e-mails have been redactedbefore they have been released, that is they have beenrevised.

The dictionary definitions forRedactedare as follows:1. To put into suitable literary form; revise; edit.2. To draw up or frame (a statement, proclamation, etc.).
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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 Blasphemy A Link

2 Engendered B Sacrilege3 Inviolable C Bred

4 Multitude D Sacrosanct

5 Nexus E Masses

6 Overbearing F Edited

7 Redacted G Arrogant

Work Out 2: Did you really understand the word?

1. Blasphemy of church rules is appreciated. yes no

2. Species engender and grow. yes no

3. Constitutions are inviolable. yes no

4. Revolutions take place when multitudes gather. yes no

5. Criminals and politicians form a nexus. yes no

6. Bosses can be overbearing. yes no

7. Speeches are redacted. yes no


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Answers: Work Out Zone

Work Out 1

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

Work Out 2

1-no, 2- yes, 3-yes, 4- yes, 5-yes, 6- yes, 7-yes


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