Category: MBA

affect-effect

Vocab Tadka : Effect vs Affect (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Effect & Affect. EFFECT 1 (n) a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon Type: ‘noun.phenomenon’ Usage: ‘the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise’...

costume

Vocab Tadka : Custom vs Costume (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Custom & Costume. CUSTOM 1 (n) accepted or habitual practice Type: ‘noun.act’ Synonym: usage, usance, 2 (n) a specific practice of long standing Type: ‘noun.cognition’ Synonym: tradition, 3 (n) money collected under...

mantle

Vocab Tadka : Mantel vs Mantle (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Mantel & Mantle. MANTEL 1 (n) shelf that projects from wall above fireplace Type: ‘noun.artifact’ Usage: ‘in Britain they call a mantel a chimneypiece’ Synonym: chimneypiece, mantelpiece, mantle, mantlepiece, Sentence Usage...

aspersion

Vocab Tadka : Aspersion vs Dispersion (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Aspersion & Dispersion. ASPERSION 1 (n) a disparaging remark Type: ‘noun.communication’ Usage: ‘in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion’ Usage: ‘it is difficult for...

augur

Vocab Tadka : Auger vs Augur (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Auger & Augur. AUGUR 1 (n) (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy Type: ‘noun.person’ Synonym: auspex, 1 (v) indicate by signs Type: ‘verb.communication’ Usage: ‘These signs...