[responsivevoice]Fatuous[/responsivevoice] [ fach-oo-uhs ] Quotation: Deficiencies in individuals, as in States, have their value and import. Indeed, that sublime impulse of perfectibility, always vivacious, always working under various forms and with one underlying purpose, would be futile without them, and fatuous. Ameen Rihani Social Example: Did you miss out on reading this Word of the […]
[responsivevoice]Debacle[/responsivevoice] [dey-bah-kuh] Quotation: Just as we teach our children how to ride a bike, we need to teach them how to navigate social media and make the right moves that will help them. The physical world is similar to the virtual world in many cases. It’s about being aware. We can prevent many debacles if […]
[responsivevoice]Commensurate[/responsivevoice] [ kuh-men-ser-it ] Quotation: Alignment of business strategy and risk appetite should minimize the firm’s exposure to large and unexpected losses. In addition, the firm’s risk management capabilities need to be commensurate with the risks it expects to take. Jerome Powell Social Example: Did you miss out on reading this Word of the Day? […]
[responsivevoice]Ascetic[/responsivevoice] [uh-set-ik ] Origin of the word Ascetic The word ascetic is supposed to have originated from the greek word askētikós Quotation: Asceticism doesn’t lie in ascetic robes or in walking staff nor in the ashes. Asceticism doesn’t lie in the earring nor in the shaven head nor blowing a conch. Asceticism lies in remaining pure […]
[responsivevoice]Ascetic[/responsivevoice] [uh-set-ik ] Quotation: Asceticism doesn’t lie in ascetic robes or in walking staff nor in the ashes. Asceticism doesn’t lie in the earring nor in the shaven head nor blowing a conch. Asceticism lies in remaining pure amidst impurities. Guru Nanak Social Example: Did you miss out on reading this Word of the Day? Catch […]
Is there anyone who would say no to something that can inject positivity? In these hard times, one is always on the lookout to hear something on a ‘better’ note rather than on a ‘bitter’ note. Keeping some inspiring words up your sleeve at all times will not just help you cope with a bad […]
[responsivevoice]Glutinous[/responsivevoice] [ gloot-n-uh s ] Quotation: Black glutinous rice works in both savoury and sweet dishes. It’s a popular pudding rice in south-east Asia, where you’ll often come across it cooked with water, coconut milk and a pandan leaf. Yotam Ottolenghi Social Example: Did you miss out on reading this Word of the Day? Catch up […]
[responsivevoice]Fluster[/responsivevoice] [fluhs-ter] Quotation: Put your leaders in stressful scenarios. Make them figure out solutions under pressure. See if you can make them frustrated, angry, and flustered, and then demand decisive leadership from them. They will be challenged at first, but they will get better over time. Jocko Willink Social Example: Did you miss out on […]
[responsivevoice]Malignant[/responsivevoice] [muh-lig-nuhnt] Quotation: The problems in our educational system are indissociable from broader malignant trends in our society, and they can’t be solved by lots of testing and by punitive actions against schools that are not performing well. Howard Gardner Social Example: Did you miss out on reading this Word of the Day? Catch up […]
[responsivevoice]Nefarious[/responsivevoice] [ni-fair-ee-uhs] Quotation: Sometimes stereotyping happens not because of any nefarious reasons but rather because people don’t know who you are or where you come from, so they go for the broad strokes about you, your culture, your faith, all that. Faran Tahir Social Example: Did you miss out on reading this Word of the […]