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Asset

Asset Want to asset in a single term? It is simply a valuable item. Is basically used as financial term, that means something valuable belonging to a person or organization which can be used for the payment of debts. An asset may be tangible or intangible. The ones such as land, building etc are tangible assets, whereas goodwill of a company is an intangible asset. Pronunciation: Asset Dictionary definitions of Asset: 1. A useful or valuable quality, person, or thing; an advantage or resource: proved herself an asset to the company. 2. A valuable item that is owned. Master Tip to learn Asset: It is simply a valuable thing of yours, which may or may not generate income or profits for you in the future. In terms of visualization, assets should be seen as wads of money, all stacked up in neat rows and lying on your table. Well, if this happens, it would be cool, super cool in fact. Just imagine the things you can with this money lying on your table. There are also another kinds of assets that we can talk of, the ones females carry. Men do keep a view on their assets, dont we? What do we mean by this? Just search a womens assets on google and you would know. Usage Examples: 1. Well another asset of a company is an intangible asset called goodwill. 2. Fixed assets used by the charity should be briefly described, ex. desktop computer, or make of motor vehicle.

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Escapade

Escapade The dictionary definitions for Escapade are as follows: 1. An adventurous, unconventional act or undertaking (not necessarily lawful). 2. Any carefree episode. Usage examples 1. Escapades to exotic destinations are dreams we all carry deep down. 2. What could be a better way to spend a weekend than plan an escapade with ones lover? How often have we wished to escape from the mundane routine of the world, escape from the rigors of everyday life and enjoy the pleasures of the world to the fullest?A place for such perfect dreams and escape: Brazil Its the perfect place to escape to, to plan you escapade to. Pronunciation: es-kuh-peyd, es-kuh-peyd

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Blatant

Blatant A one line description for the word: it refers to something obvious or intentional. Blatant in general describes something bad that is very obvious or intentional. If someone states or does something blatantly, it is done brazenly and obviously, without trying to hide anything. We behave this way on a number of occasions, and some of these utterances are intentional in nature. After all, blatant behavior is all about getting attention, isnt it? Pronunciation: bleyt-nt Dictionary definitions of Blatant: 1. Unpleasantly loud and noisy 2. Totally or offensively conspicuous or obtrusive Master Tip to learn Blatant: Blatant nearly always describes something that is obvious or offensive. It is different from the word flagrant, which describes the extremity and shock of something offensive. If someone states or does something blatantly, it is done brazenly and obviously, without trying to hide anything. Usage Examples: 1. Readers with the right stuff will feel burned by this blatant exercise inself-promotion. 2. Web sites clamoring for traffic are resorting to blatant bribery.

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Flout

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Flout Flout sounds like trout, but flouting is way different than trouting, former means to ignore basically and latter basically is no word. It is a verb and as well as a noun. Its first usage dates back to 1350-1400 and it has originated from Middle English word flouten, which means to play the flute. Pronunciation: flout Meanings of Flout 1) To treat something e.g. rules or code of conduct with scorn. 2) To show disrespect for something, in this case it is usually followed by at. 3) A disdainful act. (Noun) Masters tip to learn flout Flout rhymes with trout, so it is quite easy to learn trout with the help of sound. However, to make it easier, flout can be learnt with the help of the word sprout, as the two words rhyme. So, in this case too, flout is best learnt with the help of similarity in sounds. Flout can be used in the following ways 1) You have no right to flout the law of the land. (Verb) 2) You have all the right to flout/mock/scorn at his foolishness. (Verb) 3) He is labelled as a flouter, as he is usually caught flouting the rules of his school. (Noun, Verb) 4) He floutingly insulted the spirit of his institution. (Adverb)

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Peril

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Peril It is very safe to scuba dive under authorised guidance, it will keep you safe and as well as keep you at arms length from any harm. And, at the same time it is not very safe to be loitering out in the dark when you are in a wildlife reserve. From today lets take care that nothing poses a threat to us and for that it would be important to fit the word peril in its right context. It will only be possible when you know the meaning in detail. It is a Noun.. Pronunciation: per-uh l The dictionary definitions for peril are as follows: Noun 1) Looming danger Verb 1) To expose to danger/harm Master tip to learn peril: Peril can be easily learnt while associating it with the word perish. Yes, it sounds alike, but also can be associated with each other in terms of meaning, as a peril task could easily perish (end) a person .i.e. end persons life.

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Pertinent

Pertinent Pertinent is used when you try to explain something by giving some reference, because it is better elucidated with such reference or example. An imaginary picture is being created by giving some reference of the topic or concept being explained in the mind of the person to whom it is being explained. Teachers or facilitators always use this kind of pedagogy in educational institutions and explain their students by giving references, of the things happened in the past. One should always explain complex topics by giving references, this gives a pragmatic aspect to students that how things should be seen at or can be related with, so that the receiver gets it register in its brain, and is always be able to strike their mind when they come across such a situation. Pronunciation: pur-tn-uhnt Meanings of Pertinent 1. Having logical precise relevance to the matter at hand. 2. The relation of something to the matter at hand 3. Relevance by virtue of being applicable Masters Tip to Learn Pertinent Think how many times you had come across situations whenever you learn something by getting to know the example that has happened in the past or a hypothetical situation that has left a mark in your mind and has given you a clear perspective or picture.

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Schism

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Schism According to the cultural definition, the break in unity of the church is called schism for example, the break in Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church. Pronunciation: siz-uhm, skizMeanings of Schism 1. Division into mutually opposite parties 2. The parties so formed 3. A division within a church Masters tip to learnSchism The word schism rhymes with the prism. A prism is a device that splits light into various colors due to the scientific principle of refraction. The meaning of schism is on the similar lines. It means causing division in various organizations. Sentences examples for Schism 1. A schism in their company led them to bankruptcy 2. The American civil war resulted from the schism between north and south. 3. The dispute concerning the finances of the wedding led to a schism between the families.

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Work Out Zone

Work Out 1: Match the following words with their respective meanings or synonyms. Word 1 Asset 2 Blatant 3 Flout 4 Peril 5 Pertinent 6 Schism 7 Escapade Meaning or Synonym A discord B defy C brassy D frolic E aid F appropriate G jeopardy

Work Out 2: Did you really understand the word? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Rare assets need to be used wisely. Some bosses are blatant in their interactions. Government rules must be flouted. Disasters create a state of peril. The study of psychology while studying crime is pertinent. Schisms are beneficial to communities. Escapades involve a lot of fun and thrill. 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-C, 3-B, 4-G, 5-F, 6-A, 7-D Work Out 2 1-yes, 2-yes, 3-no, 4-yes, 5-yes, 6-no, 7-yes

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