A Tiger For Malgudi Flashcards
R.K Narayan
1
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Confluence (noun)
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It means something that comes together or merges or flows together
Generally ideas or thoughts
2
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Monopolize (verb),
Monopoly (noun),
Monopolistic (adj)
Monopolistically (adv)
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To have or gain exclusive control over something. When you monopolize something, you don’t let anyone get their hands on it.
3
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Rumination (noun)
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Ruminate (v)- to think deeply Rumination- contemplate Long, deep and a clam careful consideration. Ruminative (adj) Ruminatively
4
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Ascetic (adj)
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Greek word means hermit,
Adj- characterized by severe self discipline, abstinence..
5
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Obliterate (v)
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Remove something completely, to destroy something completely.
Wipe out, efface
6
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Beatitude (noun)
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A great state of happiness,
Latin word beatus, meaning both “happy” and “blessed.
Adj- supreme blessedness; exalted happiness.