She was the first Indian to win Miss Universe. She is an entrepreneur, mother and a woman who speaks her mind; and, she is pretty. Sushmita Sen is a name not unknown to us Indians. In this video, she talks to her journey and plans ahead. Watch the video, acquire new words and phrases and learn to speak impressive English
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Here is now an explanation of the difficult words and phrases:
Etched = Cut or impressed into a surface
The memory of the 1983 world cup win is etched in the memory of cricket lovers of my father’s generation.
Pageant = A rich and spectacular event
Several Indian women have won international beauty pageants over the last several years.
Spawned in it’s wake = Led to being born
India’s booming call center industry has spawned in its wake, several call center coaching centers which train job seekers in voice and accent.
Tread = Put down foot, Walk heavily
This area is rumored to be home to poisonous snakes so you have to tread very carefully.
Howling = Crying
Why are you howling? It’s just a movie. I think you should grow up now.
Choke up = Blocked, Unable to speak because of emotional
Kapil Dev choked up in a TV interview while talking of India’s world cup victory.
Ingrained = Firmly taken roots
Secularism is firmly ingrained in Indian psyche and the basic thesis is freedom for all religions to live as per their own way of life.
Facet = Distinguishing feature
A distinguishing feature of quitting your job to start your own company is the risk it involves.
Envisioned = Made a mental image
Amitabh Bachchan was every bit as majestic as I had envisioned. Infact, I was left speechless for a few seconds when I saw him in flesh and blood.
Structured business = Scientific way of doing business
Election in India may appear haphazard but it is a structured business. You need to influence local small time leaders who claim to have influence on individual voters. It’s a complex project.
Not a patch on = Very inferior to
Our training methods are not a patch on the techniques used by the Americans and Europeans and that’s why Indian athletes usually struggle on international stage.
Embodiment = A live form of an idea, personofication
Gandhi’s life is an embodiment of personal sacrifice.
Generic = Applicable to a wider segment
You cannot make a generic statement about a community – all villagers are like this or all UP bhaiyyas are like that. No. If you are generalizing like this, you are being narrow minded and dangerous.
Endeavor = Purposeful and industrious undertaking, a big project
Building a company is a huge endeavor which requires a lot of hard work and sacrifice.
Mirage = An illusory destination
Some people believe Indo-Pak peace is a mirage which can never materialize till Pakistan changes its mindset which sees India as the biggest enemy.
Let’s now solve the following quiz:
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