Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Words-9

APPORTIONED
Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
Give out as one's portion or share.


usage:-
Raghul had to make an apportioned payment on his primary credit card
and his supplementary card although they were linked together in the same account


detractor
One who disparages or belittles the worth of something

usage:
JayaLalitha is known detractor to Karunanidhi and vice versa.


aghast
apalled
dismayed
shocked

usage:
medical fraternity in India are aghast at the news of caesarian surgery performed by a 15 yearteenager from the state of Tamil Nadu.


truce
A state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

usage:-
Five foreigners kidnapped in Nigerian Delta, a day after truce ended.

complacency
The feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

usage:
Campaigners of AIDS program in India warn there should be no cause for complacencywith the results of AIDS numbers in India, as they were still rising.

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