Learn about these fearless men guarding our borders with their cool guns, pick up new English words and also learn to speak English without fear. The video doesn’t end crisply but is a goldmine for new words.
Here goes the video:
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Let’s look at the interesting words and phrases:
Bear the brunt = Be worst effected by something
The politicians incite people in the name of religion and the poor people bear the brunt of communal riots.
Stereotype = Conventional or formulaic image
The stereotype of a Sikh is a loud, jovial, high energy man happy with his lassi and Bhangra but PM Manmohan is completely opposite to that. He is very well educated, soft spoken and extremely mild mannered.
Potent = Forceful
Retired Judge of the Supreme Court came out with a potent defense of freedom of speech in the TV debate.
Gutsy men = Brave men
Army people are the gutsy men who put their lives in danger to ensure their country’s safety.
Dispense with = Go without
India cannot dispense with Kashmir because that will cause irreparable damage to the secular character of the nation.
Terrain = Landscape, piece of ground
The terrain in Ladakh is estremely rough and weather is unpredictable.
Fend off = Prevent
Small children should be vaccinated to fend off several deadly diseases.
Unassuming = Not arrogant
Lal Bahadur Shastry was an unassuming man of simple tastes.
Resilient = Something which can bounce back from adversity
Indian economy is more resilient than the economy of several other countries.
Bayonet = A knife attached to the barrel of the rifle
When they ran out of bullets, the brave Indian soldiers ran at the Chinese with their bayonets.
Prized asset = Valuable possession
Sachin Tendulkar is and has been a prized asset of Indian cricket for over twenty years.
Multitasking = Doing several things at the same time
He is an expert at multitasking. He can watch TV, talk on phone, write a letter and sip tea all at the same time.
Celebrated = Widely known and respected
Ustad Zakir Hussain is a celebrated Tabla player.
Picturesue = Very beautiful
Kangra valley is a picturesque place in Himachal.
Unforgiving = Something which does not forgive a mistake
Life is an unforgiving master. You get punished for every wrong that you do.
Intimidating = Causing fear
My school principal has an intimidating personality. Children run away whenever they hear him coming.
Let’s now solve the following quiz:
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