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Title Page No.1. Acclivity 1

2. Apparition 2

3. Blitz 3

4. Carpe Diem 45. Covert 5

6. Spewed 6

7. Status Quo 7

8. Work Out Zone 89. Answers 9


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ACCLIVITY

Acclivity

That hard to cycle road that ascents upwards, where you keep exhausting your energy to gain momentum to

enjoy a smooth ride downwards is called acclivity.

The mental imagery of a road sign is the easiest to recall, as demonstrated here, symbolizes acclivity, quite

tiresome when waiting on a rollercoaster, but very rewarding as a form of a progress graph.

Acclivity carries the following dictionary definitions:1. An upward slope, especially from the ground

2. An ascend

Master tips for Acclivity:

Acclivity evolved from the word activity. Remember acclivity, as activity and hopefully the activity you are

pursuing shall be progressive and reaching new heights, or ascending, hence the meaning an activity upward.

Usage examples of Acclivity:1. The resort rests peacefully on the step acclivity of the mountain.

2. The kid rode his skateboard of the acclivity of the hand rail.

Synonyms:1. Ascent : To reach higher. (noun)

2. uphill - the upward slope of a hill
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APPARITION

Apparition

Ghostly figures galore

Apparition comes from the word appear, that is to come into sight. Not a surprise, is it?Apparitions are unfriendly and unwanted appearances, that just suddenly come into the picture. Examples of

these are the ones made by ghosts. By the way, the ghosts/apparitions in our poster are pretty friendly.

As an extension of this appearance,apparition as a noun came to mean ghosts only.

Apparition carries the followingdictionary definitions:

1. A ghostly figure; a specter.

2. A sudden or unusual sight.

3. The act of appearing; appearance.

Usage examples forApparition:

1. Supposedapparitions can scare the hell out of children.2. The native Red Indians were amazed at the apparition of these white strangers that began to inhabit their

land.

Synonyms:Phantasm: A ghostly appearing figure/Something existing in perception only.

Spectre: A mental representation of some haunting experience/A ghostly appearing figure.

Phantom: Something apparently sensed but having no physical reality.

Ghoul: Someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection/An evil spirit or ghost.
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BLITZ

BLITZ

Origin of the word BlitzThe word blitz is a relic of the World War 2. It comes from the reference Hitler made to describe his

extremely aggressive and intense campaign: BLITZKRIEG. During World War 2, Germany expanded with

Germany expanded skill and speed through Europe and captured Poland, Belgium and France almost in ablink of an eye. The wordBlitzkrieg means war that is fought as quickly as lighting strikes. Soon this word

was adopted in military parlance to describe any quick and efficient military action.

And as it happens with many things, the shorter form of the word began to be used in Britain and we got out

present day wordBlitz. The use of the wordblitz does not limit itself to war alone. One of its meaning is the

same as blitzkrieg but it is also used to describe any aggressive campaign. For example, all the intense ad

campaigns we see when a new product is about to be launched by a company. Or the ones launched by

politicians when they stand for an election. At that time, it is all about being in the limelight.

Thedictionary definitions forBlitz are as follows:

1. a. A blitzkrieg. (noun)

b. A heavy aerial bombardment. (noun)

2. An intense campaign. (noun)

3. Football A sudden charge upon the quarterback by one or more of the linebackers or defensive backs when

the ball is snapped. Also called red-dog. (noun)

4. To subject to a blitz.

5. Football To rush (the quarterback) in a blitz.
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CARPE DIEM

Carpe Diem

Origin of the phrase Carpe Diem:

Carpe diem is a Latin phrase that translates to seize the day.If we go by the literal translation, Carpe translates to pluck (pluck as in the plucking of fruit). So, its moreliteral translation equates to pluck the day when it is ripe. An extended phrase based on the same is 'carpediem, quam minimum credulapostero' translates as 'Pluck the day, trusting as little as possible in the future'.

Original Origin Story of Carpe Diem:The first reference to the phrase carpe diem can be found in Odes Book I written by the lyric poet Quintus

HoratiusFlaccus (65 BC8 BC), more widely known as Horace:Dum loquimur, fugeritinvida

Aetas: carpe diem, quam minimum credulapostero

This translates to: While we're talking, envious time is fleeing: pluck the day, put no trust in the future.

Thedictionary definitions for Carpe Diem are as follows:

1. Seize the day; enjoy the present, as opposed to placing all hope in the future.

Masters tip to learn Carpe Diem:On my visit to the place Mcleodganj, a hill station in the Indian state, Himachal Pradesh, I had the fortune of

eating at a place called carpe diem. That was the first time I encountered the phrase. And trust me, I didmake the best of my time there: seizing as many special wood oven baked pizzas as I could. My suggestion:

link the phrase with the memory that represents enjoyment and living to the fullest in a given moment of time.
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COVERT

COVERT

Covertimplies covering something and disguising something. USAs operation to kill Osama was a COVERToperation. Militaries and armies generally involve themselves in COVERT operations. All illegal activities,

like drug trade and human trafficking, are done under COVERTexcuses.

Do you plan to carry out any such COVERTactivity?

Thedictionary definitions for COVERTare as follows:

1. Concealed; secret; disguised. (adjective)

2. Covered; sheltered. (adjective)

3.Law: (of a wife) under the protection of one's husband. (adjective)

4. A covering; cover. (noun)

5. A shelter or hiding place. (noun)

6. Concealment or disguise. (noun)

7.Hunting: a thicket giving shelter to wild animals or game. (noun)

(The list of definitions is a little long.)

Mnemonic Tip to learn COVERT:

COVERTcan be simple learned from one reference: it sounds like COVERED.

So in simple terms:

COVERT=COVERED+T
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SPEWED

SPEWED

Origin of the word Spew

SPEW is one of those words in English that comes from the family that means ejecting or dischargingliquid. These words start with the letters sp-. These words include:Spit: Expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

Sputter: Spit up in an explosive manner

Spout: Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet/ Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

Each of these words can be traced back to an Indo-European base *spyu-, *spy-, etc, which is imitative of the sound of spitting. Hence, each of these words is related in one way or the other to discharge of

something.

In terms of usage, have a look at the following:

1. Volcanoesspew molten lava.

2. Harsh and bitter womenspew nothing else but venom.3. A marriage gone badspews destruction for the children.

4. If one eats like a glutton, one can only expect tospewones food out.

Thedictionary definitions for SPEWED are as follows:

1. To discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth; vomit. (verb)

2. To eject from the stomach through the mouth; vomit. (verb)

3. To cast forth, gush, or eject, as in disgust or anger. (verb)

4. Something that is spewed; vomit. (noun)
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STATUS QUO

STATUS QUO

Status quo implies the current state of being, what is happening right now. The status quo of the disputes

such as the one between Israel and Palestine has remained the same for years. In law, status quo is an

important term and indicates the current state of any proceedings. A lot of judicial orders are passed where

the litigants are told to maintain the status quo, that is maintain the condition as it is now.Thedictionary

definitions for Status quo are as follows:

1. The existing condition or state of affairs. (noun)

Masters Tip to learn Status quo:

The quo in status quo is derived from Latin qu . It means in which. Hence, the word status quo means thestate in which, that is the current state of matters.

Word in Context:As from the judge picture above and this usage example, we get to see what status quo means.

This particular paragraph is amazing. It outlines what happens in political circles and how status quo returns.

The sequence of events in the above paragraph is almost true for any situation.
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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 Acclivity A Bombardment

2 Apparition B State of affairs3 Blitz C Ghost

4 Carpe Diem D Clandestine

5 Covert E Ascent

6 Spewed F Make the most of it

7 Status Quo G Barfed

Work Out 2: Did you really understand the word?

1. One should always spew ones food out. yes no

2. Apparitions are friendly creatures. yes no3. I went downhill keeping up with the acclivity. yes no

4. One coverts secrets. yes no

5. Courts manage the status quo in disputes. yes no

6. Fighters jets blitz an area with bombs in wars. yes no


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Answers: Work Out Zone

Work Out 1

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

Work Out 2

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


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