Contention A point asserted as part of an argument -The teams were in fierce contention for first prize

Litigation A legal proceeding in the court: He got an injunction against vexatious litigation by his enemies. -I hope this land is not related to any litigation issues.

Rivet: direct ones attention on something -riveting thriller..the discovery of the skull riveted the paleontologists. Eclectic genius Selecting; selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas Borrowing ones philosopy from various sources (Thernthedukira) Littered with Make a place messy by strewing garbage around -Cigar butts littered the ground -His library was a littered room with piles of books on every chair. Scrolls and parchments

Frozen tableau Turned into ice Absolutely still A frozen look on their faces. Strew (strewed, strewn) Spread by scattering: Strewn with papers or strewn with roses Cover: be dispersed over: dead bodies strewed the ground Oblivious Lacking conscious awareness of: Failing to keep in mind: oblivious old age Blemish A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something: a facial blemish

Plication

-comprehends everything Get the meaning of something

-Comprehensive Able to comprehend much..a comprehensive survey..a comprehensive coverage - Comprehensible That can be understood..

Consistent with facts: In agreement with what is already known; compatible with something else.. Example: I have decided that the course of conduct which I am following is consistent with my sense of responsibility as president in time of war immaterial Of no importance, unimportant, incorporeal

Incorporeal Without material form or substance Example: an incorporeal spirit Jeopardize: Pose a threat to; present a danger to; -The pollution is jeopardizing the crops Put at risk; -I will jeopardize my good reputation for this assignment. Novice bosses: Someone new to field to activity; beginner; inexperienced person -Most novice bosses do not realize how sharply management differs from individual work. Orient: Determine position; determine ones position with reference to another point -This training will help us to orient ourselves in the company. Disorient: Cause to be lost; disoriented Rite of passage: Any customary observance or practice; an established ceremony prescribed by a religion. -adjective: ritual Passage means the act of passing from one state or place to the next. -migratory bird (Nadodi Paravai) Person who passes a place without staying there long. Despair and Dismay: A state in which all hope is lost or absent; hopelessness; (Nambikkai Izha) -In the depths of despair

-They were rescued from despair at the last minute -they moaned in despair and dismay (=frighten, loss of courage, dishearten). -One harsh word would send her to depths of despair. -This news dismayed her -I was dismayed at the thought of being late for my interview.

Amusing: Providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining -An amusing speaker. -An amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls. Wield: Have and exercise; Handle effectively -The burglar wielded an axe

Enmesh: Catch in a mesh or entangle (Valaiyil Sikkavai) Enmeshment Valayil Sikkavaithal Empower: Give qualities or abilities to -By empowering Rohini to do certain work, she will dwell. Give or delegate power or authority to -She empowered her assistant to sign the papers. Thorny situation: Full of trouble and difficult situation: -A thorny problem (Kadinamana Pirachanai) Solicit: Request urgently or persistently. -My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities. Solicit-request; ( Varpuruthi vendikkol ) Solicitation = earnest request