| 1. Pragmatic (Adj) Elaborated meaning : dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. Example : He was highly practical and would come up with pragmatic solutions on various issues. |
| 2. Abstinence (Noun) Elaborated meaning : the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol. Example : It is also important to note that most patients reported reduced use rather than abstinence . |
| 3. Bootleg (Verb) Elaborated meaning : make, distribute, or sell (illicit goods, especially liquor, computer software, or recordings) illegally. Example : Alcohol was banned, yet many drank bootleg vodka. |
| 4. Fiasco (Noun) Elaborated meaning : a thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way. Example : Remembering the Government's record on previous computer purchase fiascos this is scheduled to be another expensive disaster. |
| 5. Purported (Verb) Elaborated meaning : appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; profess. Example : It is part of the problem which it purports to address, rather than the solution. |
| 6. Brewing (Verb) Elaborated meaning : make (beer) by soaking, boiling, and fermentation. Example : The brewery wants to be seen as the good guys, brewing a alchohol. |
| 7. Witch (Noun) Elaborated meaning : a woman thought to have evil magic powers. Example : You see my grandmother, five generations ago, was a witch, a black witch of the most evil nature. |
| 8. Credence (Noun) Elaborated meaning : belief in or acceptance of something as true. Example : It almost lends credence to the prosecution's case. |
| 9. Adamant (Adj) Elaborated meaning : efusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. Example : However, Maria is adamant that gender has never been an issue in her career. |
| 10. Contours (Noun) Elaborated meaning : an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something. Example : he traced the contours of her face with his finger |
| Word of the day : Predicament (Noun) Elaborated meaning : a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation Example : most civilians are continually confronted with predicaments posed by uncertainty and chance. |
| 1. Click here to Read Pragmatic step: Kerala's new liquor policy Editorial from Hindu |
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