Monday, November 26, 2012

Amalgamate

Amalgamate/Amalgamation


Meaning: To put together; Combine to form one entity

Usage: The amalgamation of several small factories led him to setup a huge business empire

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Pathetic

Pathetic

Meaning: Deserving pity

Usage: Typing mathematical equations in MS word is really pathetic, so I prefer LATEX software for that.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Vandalise

Vandalise

Meaning: To destroy

Usage:The goons vandalised the shops whose owners refused to pay taxes to them (goons).

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Excruciating

Excruciating


Meaning: Extremely painful

Usage: They both cried excruciatingly.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Irked

Irked

Meaning: Irritate ; annoy ; vex

Usage: Recent ban on Facebook has irked the youth community.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Ambidextrous

Ambidextrous

Meaning: Able to use both hands equally well

Usage:I am ambidextrous and hence i can write with both hands equally well

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Chide

Chide

Meaning: Censure or Criticise severely

Usage: His parents chided him severly for scoring low marks in the final exam