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Posted in: QuestionsThursday, July 28, 2011
Questions
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Posted in: Questions[Tip] Manage vs. Control
* Manage is a verb. It means to be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; to come to terms with; handle effectively; be successful; or achieve a goal.
*Control can be used as a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means to exercise authoritative control or power over; to lessen the intensity of, temper, hold in restraint, hold or keep within limits; handle and cause to function; or to control (others or oneself) or influence skilfully, usually to one's advantage.
Examples:
I managed to carry the box upstairs.
She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old.
The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well.
They control the budget.
Control your anger.
Control the quality of the product.
Posted in: Tip of the day[Proverb] Who keeps company with wolves, will learn to howl
It means that If you associate with bad people you are very likely to become bad too.
Posted in: Proverbs
Friday, June 17, 2011
[Tip] Decent vs. Descent
* Decent is an adjective. It means socially correct. I also means sufficient for the purpose.
* Descent is a noun. It means a movement downward, or properties attributable to your ancestry.
Examples:
He is from a decent family.
It's a decent wage.
His entire line of descent has been warriors.
They found out that they were of Welsh descent.
Posted in: Tip of the day[Beautiful quotes] Leadership
"Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see farther." --J. P. Morgan--
Posted in: Beautiful Quotes
Sunday, May 29, 2011
[Tip] Desperate vs. Disparate
*Desperate is an adjective. It means showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire; marked by despair or loss of hope.
*Disparate is an adjective. It means fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind; different in every way.
Examples:
A desperate cry for help.
She felt a desperate urge to confess.
They came from two disparate cultures.
They have disparate ideas.
Posted in: Tip of the day[Idiom] Live on a shoestring
It means to manage one’s financial affairs on a very tight budget.
e.g. "When we were students, we lived on a shoestring"
Posted in: Idioms
