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debut  = a person's first appearance in a capacity or role.

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agony - pain

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solstice : occurs at two times of the year i.e., shortest and longest day of the year

word of the day:

hardihood \HAHR-dee-hood\, noun:
1. boldness or daring; courage.
2. audacity or impudence.
3. strength; power; vigor: the hardihood of youth.
4. hardy spirit or character; determination to survive; fortitude: the hardihood of early settlers.

"...Make thee my knight? My knights are sworn to vows / Of utter hardihood, utter gentleness, / And, loving, utter faithfulness in love, / And uttermost obedience to the King."

word of the day

twain
meaning : two
example :Here two gentlefolks whisper together, and there other twain, their swords by their side.

Idioms for the day

Idioms

above board

If something is above board, it's been done in a legal and honest way.

above the law

If someone is above the law, they are not subject to the laws of a society.

Achilles' heel

An Achilles' heel is a weakness that could result in failure.

across the board

If something is across the board, it relates to all without exception.

add fuel to the fire

If you add fuel to the fire, you do something to make a bad situation even worse.

add insult to injury

Someone adds insult to injury if they say or do something to upset you a second time, after you've already been upset somehow.

against all odds | against all the odds

If you do something against all odds, or against all the odds, you do it even though there were many problems and it didn't seem possible to do.

agree to differ | agree to disagree

If two people agree to differ, or agree to disagree, they accept that they have different opinions about something and stop trying to change each other's opinion.

ahead of the game

You are ahead of the game if you have an advantage over your competitors in any activity in which you try to do better than others, such as in business, academia, sports, etc.

all hell broke loose Informal

You can say "all hell broke loose" if a situation suddenly became violent or chaotic.

all the rage Informal

If something is all the rage, it's very popular or it's in fashion at the moment.

an acid test

An acid test is something that shows the true worth or value of something or someone.

an act of God Formal

Something like an earthquake or a tornado can be called an act of God.

an ax to grind (1)

If you have an ax to grind with someone, you have a problem with them, or a complaint against them, which you'd like to discuss.

an axe to grind (2)

If you have an axe to grind, you have a strong opinion about something and you express this opinion whenever you can.

another string to your bow

If you have another string to your bow, you have another way of making a living.

answer the call of nature

If you answer the call of nature, you go to the toilet.

around the clock

If something occurs around the clock, it goes on all day and all night.

as soon as possible | asap

If you do something as soon as possible (sometimes abbreviated to "asap"), you do it at the first possible opportunity.

asking for trouble

If someone is asking for trouble, they're doing something risky that could lead to a problem.

at a loose end

If you're at a loose end, you have nothing to do.

at cross-purposes

If you're at cross-purposes with someone, you think you're both talking about the same thing but you're actually talking about different things.

at loose ends

If you're at loose ends, you feel restless and unsettled because you don't have anything to do.

at sea | all at sea

If you're at sea, or all at sea, you're confused about something and not sure what to do.

at the drop of a hat

If you do something at the drop of a hat, you do it immediately, without preparation or planning.

at your wits' end

If you're at your wits' end, you're upset and frustrated because you've tried everything you can think of to solve a problem, and nothing has worked.

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antitype \AN-ti-tahyp\, noun:

something that is foreshadowed by a type or symbol, as a New Testament event prefigured in the Old Testament.

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omnium gather um- a collection of miscellaneous  people or  things

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bout

baʊt/

meaning:a short period of intense activity of a specified kind;a curve in the side of a violin, guitar, or other musical instrument

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intangible =unable to be touched; not having physical presence;

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confederate = joined by an agreement or a treaty

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vaporware: a computer related product that has widely advertised but has never been available

noun

: a computer-related product that has been widely advertised but has not and may never become available

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noun

: a computer-related product that has been widely advertised but has not and may never become available

Read more at http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/#Oi141kv3qsXqlAGj.99

: a computer-related product that has been widely advertised but has not and may never become available
Read more at http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/#Oi141kv3qsXqlAGj.99

: a computer-related product that has been widely advertised but has not and may never become available
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Idiom time(14-10-13)

go for broke : you take risk for everything like all resources & energy inorder to achieve something

vocab time (14-10-13)

synonyms for smile
smirk ,laugh, grin, beam ,simper , be gracious ,express friendliness ,express tenderness, look amused, look delighted,look happy, look pleased
Antonyms for smile
glower, frown

Idiom of the day

narrow squeak : a success almost not achieved; a marginal or lucky success;a problem almost not surmounted

Vocab time (13-10-13)

bawl :cry
synonyms : sob,lament,weep, the blues,whimpering,blubber,yowl
antonyms:calm,peace

Vocab time (12-10-13)

novice :new
synonyms :amateur,ham,tyro
antonyms: teacher,professional,expert

Idiom of the day (12-10-13)

face the music : to face the consequences  of one's action

Vocab time

mesa : high,flat topped hill

Idiom time

pull up one's socks = to make an effort to improve

word of the day (10-10-13)

frenzied = madly excited

word of the day (9-10-13)

entomology = study of insects

Idiom time

a gut feeling
usage: If you have a gut feeling,you sense something about a person or a situation without knowing why,but you're sure what you sense is true

Idiom Time

idiom : get a look in
meaning: if you get a look in, you get a fair chance to do something

Word of the day

Antiparallel= both are parallel but moving(or orienting) in opposite direction

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sapid = having a strong pleasant taste; pleasant or interesting.

Trick of the day

Multiplication by 11
There are two cases to easily do multiplication with 11 for 2 digits

Case-I: if the given two digit sum is less than 10 then
take the sum of the two digits and place it in between two digits
 eg: 72*11=792 (7+2=9) ,place 9 in between 7 and 2.

Case-II: if the given 2 digit sum is greater than 10 then
take the sum and place unit digit in between two digits and take the carry and add it to the number in 10's place

eg: 87*11 = 957 (8+7=15),place 5 in between 8 and 7,take the carry 1 from 15 and add it to the number in 10's place i.e., 8 (8+1=9),so it is 957..

Happy learning..Gwtmi.. :)

Words of the day

Synonyms for happiness :
prosperity,pleasure,cheer,delirium,hilarity,rejoicing,glee,sanctity,vivacity,euphoria.

vocab time

sough = make a moaning,whistling or rushing sound

Vocab time

orison = prayer

word of the day

ambidextrous - person who is capable  of using both hands with equal skill

Vocab time

Word: Sleepy

Synonyms 

• listlessstar
• sluggishstar
• lethargicstar
• drowsystar
• quietstar
• asleepstar
• blahstar

• comatosestar
• dopeystar
• heavystar
• hypnoticstar
• inactivestar
• outstar
• sleepingstar

• slowstar
• somnolentstar
• soporificstar
• torpidstar
• slumberousstar
• dozystar
• draggystar

• out of itstar
• sleepyheadstar
• slumbersomestar
• snoozystar
• yawningstar

Antonyms 

•      alert


• 
  energetic
    
• 
  lively

•       animated
•      awake
•      active

Idiom time

Idiom : day of reckoning
meaning : a time when one must be dealt with
eg : taking out another loan to cover your debts will only postpone the day of reckoning

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word: gibe
meaning : mock

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word: nurture
meaning:  bring up;feed ;educate;

Aptitude Time......

1) 361*250/50=25*?
a) 74.2
b)72.2
c)70.4
d)72.4

2)1/4*5620-2/5*?
a)2850
b)2540
c)2560
d)2480
e)none of these

3)(?)^3/32=54
a)18
b)2744
c)1728
d)12
4)36

4)36% of 365 +?% of 56.2=156.69
a)35
b)30
c)45
d)40

5)find the odd man out :
150,290,560,1120,2140,4230,8400

Idiom time

Idiom of the day :  a day late and a dollar short
meaning : not enough to be useful

Today's word

word : perversion

meaning : corruption ; turning from right to wrong..

word's of the day

word-1:extrovert
meaning: turns thought outwards;outgoing;confident person

word-2: introvert
meaning : turns thought inwards;shy and reticent  person

word-3 :ambivert
meaning : person with both extroversion and introversion in his nature

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word: allusive
meaning: using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention

word of the day

word: altruist
meaning: who is interested in welfare of others

Idiom of the day

Idiom:  dawn  (up)on someone
meaning:
to become apparent to someone;
upon is formal and less commonly used than on

Word of the day (23-9-13)

word: hapless
meaning: having no luck; unfortunate

Idiom of the day

Idiom : dawdle about
meaning:
to waste time in a place,to waste time by talking idly.

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word : indulge
parts of speech : verb
meaning:
 allow oneself  to enjoy the pleasure of
usage:
we indulged in sundae's
synonyms :pamper,gratify

word of the day

word : lollygag
meaning: to spend time idly;loaf

Idiom of the day

Idiom:  verbal diarrhoea
meaning: If someone has verbal diarrhoea,he cant stop talking.

Idiom time

Idiom of the day(21-9-13): day tripper
meaning: a tourist who makes excursions for just one day
usage: Being a day-tripper is hard on your feet sometimes

word of the day (21-9-13)

word: emulate
meaning:imitate,match ,surpass,rival,vie,mimic

Idiom time

Idiom: make my day
meaning: go ahead,do whatever you are going to do

word of the day

word: satiate
meaning: satisfied to the full

Vocab time...

word of the day: fragile
meaning: easily broken or damaged

Idiom of the day

Idiom: name the day
meaning: to announce something important,especially when getting married.
usage: Have you and Chris named the day yet?

word of the day

word: Docile
meaning: Easy to control

Idiom time

Idiom : live from day to day
meaning : to survive on limited means one day at a time with no plans or possibilities for the future.

word of the day

word: valetudinarian

meaning :  a person of a weak or sickly constitution,especially one whose chief concern is his or her ill health.

Problems on Time & work

1.	A can do piece of work in 30 days while B alone can do it in 40 days.  In how many days can A and B working together do it?

	A.	16 1 7
	B.	17 1 7
	C.	18 1 7
	D.	19 1 7

2.	To complete a piece of work A and B take 8 days, B and C 12 days. A, B and C take 6 days. A and C will take :

	A.	7 Days
	B.	7.5 Days
	C.	8 Days
	D.	8.5 Days

3.	Two pipes can fill the cistern in 10hr and 12 hr respectively, while the third empty it in 20hr. If all pipes are opened simultaneously, then the cistern will be filled in

	A.	7.5 hr
	B.	8 hr
	C.	8.5 hr
	D.	10 hr

4.	Mr. Ram is on tour and he has Rs 360 for his expenses. If he exceeds his tour by 4 days he must cut down daily expenses by Rs 3. The number of days of Mr. Ram's tour programme is

	A.	28 Days
	B.	24 Days
	C.	22 Days
	D.	20 Days

5.	A and B together can complete a piece of work in 35 days while A alone can complete the same work in 60 days. B alone will be able to complete the same working in:

	A.	74 Days
	B.	80 Days
	C.	84 Days
	D.	90 Days

concept of Time & Work

TIME AND WORK: FACTS AND FORMULAE

• 1. What is Work???
• 2. Analogy with Time-Speed-Distance
• 3. Important Formulae

What is Work???

Technically speaking, Work is the quantity of energy transferred from one system to another but for question based on this topic, Work is defined as the amount of job assigned or the amount of job actually done.

Analogy with Time-Speed-Distance

Problem on work are based on the application of concept of ratio of time and speed. Work is always considered as a whole or one. There exists an analogy between the time-speed-distance problems and work.

Work based problem are more or less related to time speed and distance.
Above mentioned definition of work throws light on three important points.
Work = 1 (It is always measured as a whole) = Distance
Rate at which work is done = speed
Number of days required to do the work = Time

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Example: If Ram and Raman can do a job in 10 days and 15 days independently, how many days would they take to complete the same job working simultaneously?

Solution: If total work is W, Ram’s rate of working = 

W

10

 per day and that of Raman =

W

15

 per day.
Thus when working simultaneously, rate of work done = 

W

10

+

W

15

 and thus time taken:
=

W

W 10 + W 15

=

15*10

15+10

=6 Days

Alternatively above problem can be worked out assuming work to be just 1 unit and thus eliminating use of W.

Assume the total work to be the LCM of the days taken individually i.e. LCM of 10 & 15 i.e. 3o units of work.

Thus Ram’s rate of working = 3 units per day and Raman’s rate of working = 2 units per day.
When working simultaneously, 3+2=5 units of work is done every day and thus it would take 

30

5

=6 Days.

Note: ALL problems or work can be solved in either way and both ways take almost the same time as there are exactly the same numbers of calculations involved. However if you are not comfortable with fraction, the approach using LCM may seem better to you.

Important Formulae:

1. Work from Days:

If A can do a piece of work in n days, then A's 1 day's work =

1

n

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2. Days from Work:

If A's 1 day's work =

1

n

, then A can finish the work in n days.

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3. Ratio:

If A is thrice as good a workman as B, then:
Ratio of work done by A and B =3:1.
Ratio of times taken by A and B to finish a work =1:3

4. If A is 'x' times as good a workman as B, then he will take(

1

x

)th of the time by B to do the same work.

5. A and B can do a piece of work in 'a' days and 'b' days respectively, then working together, they will take 

xy

x+y

 days to finish the work and in one day, they will finish(

x+y

xy

)th part of work.