PARENTS IN EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS By Smt.. J. Santhakumary

Home is the first school and parents the first teachers of a child- it is a well- established truth. The role of parents is equally important when a child grows and attends school and thereafter. The most important agency that contributes the most towards the development of human personality is the Home. [...]

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Hyperbole

Hyperbole (noun)
Pronunciation: [hI-'pêr-bê-lee]
Definition: Overstatement; a figure of speech that uses exaggeration for effect, without intending to be taken literally.
Usage: There must be a thousand forms of this word: hyperbolism “the use of hyperbole” is the noun, “hyperbolize” is the verb, and “hyperbolic” [hI-pêr-'bah-lik] is the adjective. When using “hyperbole” in writing or speaking, one must [...]

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Debacle

Debacle (noun)
Pronunciation: [di-'bah-kl]
Definition: A sudden rush of water and debris such as results from dam failure or the breaking up of river ice in the spring; any sudden, total collapse or rout.
Usage: The problem with today’s word is that no one knows how to pronounce it. Most dictionaries now concede three acceptable pronunciations: [di-'bah-kl], [di-'bæ-kl] [...]

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Boogie

Boogie (verb)

Pronunciation: ['bu-gee]
Definition: (Humorous slang) To dance in a fast and unrestrained fashion; to move quickly, hurry; to leave or get moving.
Usage: The term is used humorously in North America as a term meaning “let’s party” (also slang) or “let’s get moving.” Other than the expectable “boogying,” it is an orphan that has not gained [...]

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Vincent Van Gogh

 
“The key to success is for you to make a habit throughout your life of doing the things you fear.”

Vincent Van Gogh

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Oil evaporation

Oil evaporation
 

Unlike water, why do coconut oil and other edible oils not evaporate?
 

C. S. Tamil Selvan

Pothanur, Tamil Nadu A liquid consists of molecules (or atoms) which perpetually move around. The freedom with which they move depends on the size, weight and shape of the molecules and more importantly on the strength of [...]

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Nonplus

Nonplus (verb)
Pronunciation: [nahn-'plês]
Definition: To place someone at a loss as to what to say, do, or think.
Usage: The state of being at a complete loss for a response is also called “nonplus,” so one can be at a nonplus or be brought to one by the actions of someone else. We also often say that [...]

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Albert Einstein

 
Every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving.
Albert Einstein

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Manageing ‘Stress’ by Mrs. Anila Mathews

 

STRESS

Remember the turtle – He makes no progress till he sticks his neck out.

Can we take charge of ourselves under any circumstances?
In our lives, we face many situations that leave us with a feeling of discomfort or inadequacy. It is situations like these that may cause a degree of stress.

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CHECK LIST FOR THE DAY OF THE EXAMINATION

 
CHECK LIST FOR THE DAY OF THE EXAMINATION 
→ Carry all equipments necessary for the examination
→ Relax, Trust your preparation. Deep breathe. 
→ Listen carefully to the invigilator.
→ Read all questions carefully. Keep time aside for this. Do not begin impulsively.
→ Identify the questions you are sure about.
→ Read the question as it is written not as [...]

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