Saturday, October 29, 2011

Fledgling

# one that something is new / immature or inexperienced / rookie / newbie

# also means a new born bird ..

Usage :  Raja Bundela who is famous for his acting roles in hindi cinema heads Bhundelkhand congress, a fledgling political outfit.

src : tehelka.com

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Askance

With disapproval ,suspicion ,or distrust

Usage-The areas is so dirty that merchants report the tourist are looking askance

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Proclivity

An inclination or predisposition; tendency

Usage - She had this strange proclivity to visit our home unannounced 

Monday, October 24, 2011

Ensconce

Establish in a comfortable, safe or secret place


Usage - Pandavas  ensconced themselves in court of virata

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Caprice





a sudden, unpredictable change,as of one's mood or behavior 


Usage :- Talent and intelligence never yet inoculated anyone against the caprice of the fate.

Pretentious

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed

Usage - I admire your pretentiousness,but it's not going to cut ice with me 

Treachery

1) Willful betrayal of fidelity,confidence or trust
2) The act or an instance of such betrayal

Usage : Tricks and Treachery are merely proof of lack of skills 

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Travail

Verb - toil, labor

Eg usage : Labor day is the day on which we recognize those men and women who daily  travail with little appreciation or compensation.

Noun : hustle,

Source : m-w.com

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Inundated

Synonyms : Overwhelm, deluge, to cover with flood - overflow

Eg : 1. he received a deluge of offers ;
2. I was inundated with phone calls

Usage : In our crazy, hectic, modern life, we’re inundated with choices.

Source Art Of Manliness