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ATROCITY

ATROCITY

Do you have any cruel images sticking to your memory?

I can re-collect some: animals being ties to their cages, begging to be freed, war images that spawn all acrossall television, and worst of all, images of genocide (killing of a race that is) committed by so many men in

command all over the world. Each of these acts is an atrocity, an act committed with complete disregard for

humanity and smelling of unending cruelty.

Usage examples for ATROCITY:1.Atrocities committed at the time of the war can have long lasting impact on the mind of the sufferers.

2. Serial killers commit some of the most atrocious and brutal of acts, killing mercilessly.

Thedictionary definitions forATROCITYare as follows:

1. Behaviour or an action that is wicked or ruthless. (noun)

2. The fact or quality of being atrocious (noun)

3. (Usually plural) acts of extreme cruelty, esp against prisoners or civilians in wartime. (noun)
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BRAINWASH

Brainwash

Origin of the word Brainwash

The term brainwashing came into use in 1950s, through the Korean War. This was a method used by the

Chinese communists to induce permanent behavioral changes in foreign prisoners, and to prevent United

Nations troops from functioning effectively. The Chinese term for such an action was xno, , the term

which is translated as "to wash the brain".

The Chinese used these methods to clear out the so called feudal thought patterns of its citizens that were

raised during the pre-revolutionary regimes. These techniques were formalized during the early years of

formation of the Peoples Republic of China. Over a period of time, the term brainwashing came to applied

to any method of indoctrination and propaganda that was used to alter the thought process of the masses.

Thedictionary definitions forBrainwash are as follows:

Noun: brainwashing

1. Forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs

Verb: brainwash

1. Persuade completely, often through coercion2. Submit to brainwashing; indoctrinate forcibly
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DENOUEMENT

Denouement

The 1st thing wrt Denouement that needs to be observed is that it is a French word. The 2nd thing wrt Denouement that needs to be observed is the way it is pronounced: dey-noo-mahn.

The 3rd thing wrt Denouement that needs to be observed is its origin. It is derived from the Frenchword desnouer, which further comes from des-, de- (meaning to undo) + nouer (meaning to tie a knot).

So in simple laymen terms, it means to undo a knot.

The 4th thing wrt Denouement that needs to be observed is its usage. It represents the final outcome

of a situation, be that the climax of a novel or a real-life dispute:

1. I concocted a whole list of factual statements about a supposed crime, rather in the way a detective might in

the closing stages of a criminal investigation just before the denouement is reached, and decided to let the

students solve the mystery. The Perils of Teaching Tales from the Reading Room2. For instance, when we read a detective novel, we have a different experience of the story before and after

the denouement is reached. Not A Review of Lolita Tales from the Reading Room

The dictionary definitions for Denouement are as follows:

1. The final resolution of the intricacies of a plot, as of a drama or novel.

2. The place in the plot at which this occurs.

3. The outcome or resolution of a doubtful series of occurrences.
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EMBATTLED

Embattled

Locked in a fight you cannot escape?

In the midst of war-zone?Struggling on all ends to keep things in control?

You are embattled, that is in the middle of a battle: Like the countless AFRICAN HEADS OF STATE are

EMBATTLED at the moment, in a attempt to save their governments and power.

Thedictionary definitions forEmbattledare as follows:

1. Disposed or prepared for battle. (adjective)

2. Engaged in or beset by conflict or struggle. (adjective)

Masters tip to learn Embattled:

EMBATTLED= IN A BATTLE
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INDICTED

Indicted

Indict is legal word and its usage revolves around legal aspects. Its word that is used repreadtedly in

newspapers. A google search of the word would return you these results:

Indian-origin student indicted in roommate's suicide case

Pak-origin Chicago cab driver indicted for supporting al-Qaeda

Man indicted in death of abducted child's mother

In each of the above cases, the person has been charged of wrongdoing. Please remember, to indict is to

formally accuse someone (that is in court or before a formal authority) and does not mean that the person is

guilty.

The dictionary definitions for Indicted are as follows:

1. To accuse of wrongdoing; charge: a book that indicts modern values.2. Law: To make a formal accusation or indictment against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a

grand jury.
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REMIT

Remit

The first task one is entrusted with for this word is to go through the list of definitions that the dictionary

provides for it:1. To transmit (money) in payment.

2. a. To refrain from exacting (a tax or penalty, for example); cancel.

b. To pardon; forgive: remitted their sins.

3. To restore to a former condition or position.

4. The act of remitting, especially the referral of a case to another court.

5. A matter remitted for further consideration.

6. The area of authority or responsibility of an individual or a group7.Law

a. To refer (a case) to another court for further consideration or action.

b. To refer (a matter) to a committee or authority for decision.8. To allow to slacken: The storm remitted its fury.

9. To desist from; give up.

10. To put off; postpone.

Remit in Context:

In our given context, the wordremit means the area of authority or responsibility of an individual or group.

To simplify matters from above, remember the following meanings:

1. The first meaning of remit is to transfer money/payment to someone: The college refused to remit my fees.
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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 Atrocity A Indoctrinate

2 Brainwash B Shockingly cruel3 Denouement C Plagued

4 Embattled D Ending

5 Indicted E Rebel

6 Insurgent F Accused

7 Remit G Pardon

Work Out 2: Did you really understand the word?

1. Atrocities are appreciated by governments. yes no

2. Sects brainwash people. yes no

3. Denouements should be dull and boring. yes no

4. Its good to be embattled in problems. yes no

5. Criminals should be indicted. yes no

6. Insurgents are basically terrorists. yes no

7. Priests remit sins. yes no
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Answers: Work Out Zone

Work Out 1

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

Work Out 2

1-no, 2-yes, 3-no, 4-no, 5-yes, 6-yes, 7-yes
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