Epeolatry

Pankaj Khanna Visiting Faculty Maths/DI-LR IMS Indore.( 9424810575) (For the previous/next blog-posts click on the blog post numbers given below: 1    2    3    4     5    6    7     8     9    10    11    12   13    14   15   16 (This article is Posted on 25/4/2023.) Kakistocracy! KAKISTOCRACY: A form of government in which the least qualified or most unprincipled individuals are in power. This is how Shashi Tharoor used the word: "Sometimes, in recent years, it has seemed that the world’s largest democracy has in many ways degenerated into a kakistocracy". While I like the word but do not like his usage which to me is far-flung. In fact Kakistocracy and Political Corruption  have been prevailing in all Indian States intermittently since 1947. Kakistocracy is a government by the worst elements in society. The word comes from the Greek ‘ka...

Pankaj Khanna,  Visiting Faculty Maths/DI-LR IMS Indore.( 9424810575) (For the previous/next blog-posts click on the blog post numbers given below: 1    2    3    4     5    6    7     8     9    10    11    12   13    14   15   16 (This article is Posted on 21/4/2023.) Muliebrity! The word ‘ Muliebrity ’ , popularised by Shashi Tharoor in his article on Woman's Day a few years ago, is derived from the Latin 'muliebritas' or womanhood. And from 'muliebritas' is  derived ‘mulier’ or woman. Further, ‘Mulier’ is supposed  to be derived from ‘mollis,’ meaning soft or weak. Remember the word Mollify!? Muliebrity (noun) means Womanhood, womanliness, femininity, the condition of being a woman or behaving in ways considered typical of a woman. The antonym of  Muliebrity is Virility or Masculinity. It is a valid  word, exi...

Pankaj Khanna Visiting Faculty Maths/DI-LR IMS Indore.( 9424810575) (For the previous/next blog-posts click on the blog post numbers given below: 1    2    3    4     5   6    7     8     9    10    11    12   13    14   15   16 (This article is Posted on 3/6/2023.) Breviloquance! An advice to students! Please do improve vocabulary as it will not only help you in CAT and other Management Entrance Tests but will also be useful in your career. Besides, it is also a great fun to make friends with new words regularly. However a word of caution! Please use complicated, newly learnt powerful words sparingly in speaking and writing. Instead use simple words or idioms in an interesting and creative way. There is no point in using three long, uncommon adjectives and/or adverbs in a sentence of five words.  Initially don't try any linguistic stunt like '...

  Pankaj Khanna,  Visiting Faculty Maths/DI-LR IMS Indore.( 9424810575) (For the previous/next blog-posts click on the blog post numbers given below: 1    2    3    4     5    6    7     8     9    10    11    12   13    14   15   16 (This article is Posted on 22/4/2023.) Rodomontade! Meaning: ( Noun) Boastful or inflated talk or behaviour .  (Verb) To  talk boastfully. Rodomontade is   bombastic language or just empty bragging. Usage : -The Politician’s Rodomontade speeches sought to conceal his total lack of substance but failed miserably. -The President's boastful Rodomontade was mocked and  parodied everywhere. -Some politicians never understand that there's nothing to be gained by Rodomontading. In general, the word has been used for politicians. One can use it to describe the style of Donald Trump who ex...