Kamal Hassan in his charming self talking to students at IIT Bombay. Listen to his views on life and learning and learn how to talk in English fluently.
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Extramural = Outside the walls of an institution
All his learning was extra mural, what he got from college was his confidence.
Peril = Risk, danger
Capt Vikram Batra continued to fight despite grievious injuries with greta peril to his life and safety
Abound = Found in plenty
Loonies who say rapes happen due to western culture abound in India. These people do not understand that it is not culture but the mentality of the people and the confidence that they will escape punishment which causes rapes.
Adage = Saying
There is an old adage which says you sow, so shall you reap. It’s right. People have to pay for their bad deeds in this world only.
Have it on a platter = Have it very easy
Star kids seem to have it on a platter, at least they get their first movies easily. After that, it is your own talent and smartness that would carry you through.
Pertinent = Relevant
The discussion of western culture is not pertinent to the crime of rape and swift and harsh punishment.
Bestowed upon = Given to, handed over to
A huge responsibility has been bestowed upon us educated Indians to take our country into a modern age with more safety and opportunity for everyone.
Gulp = Swallow quickly
I gulped down the bitter medicine quickly for I was afraid that I might just throw up.
Bereft = Devoid of, deprived of
This movie is bereft of any new idea – it is just age old masala packed in a glittery package.
Hoisted = Lifted up
The statue was hoisted up before being secured in position by a huge crane.
Arrogating = To make an undue claim to something
How can you arrogate to yourself the right to be an exclusive spokesperson for Indian culture
Belittle yourself = Consider yourself small or inferior
Do not belittle yourself. You can do great things if you believe in yourself.
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