Geographical Terms

Geographical Terms Acid Rain : The name given to rain, snow or sleet contaminated with acid substances so that its acidity is greater than the limit expected by normal concentrations of carbondioxide dissolved in the rain to give carbonic acid. The increased acidity is caused by larger concentrations of a number of contaminants, particularly the strong acids, nitric and sulphuric which arise from industrial effluents containing oxides, nitrogen and sulphur. Alluvium : Sedimentary matter deposited by rivers. It makes the soil fertile. Antipodes : It is a region or place on the opposite side of the earth. Aphelion : The position of the earth or of any other planet or comet in its orbit when it is at its greatest distance from the sun. Archipelago : A group of islands,...

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Medical Terms

Medical Terms AIDS : Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. A disease which results in the total breakdown of the body's immune system, it is caused by acts of homosexuality and heterosexuality. It is likely to emerge as the largest killer by the end of this century. No effective treatment has so been found except ATZ, which is quite expensive and still unreliable. Allergy : A condition in which a person is sensitive or susceptible to the effects of any drug or an article. Hay fever, asthma, eczema : are allergic diseases. Anaemia : Bloodlessness due to lack of red blood corpuscles or of hemoglobin, a condition in which person becomes pale in colour and weak in health. Anaesthetic : A kind of drug which produces temporary insensibility to touch and pain, with or without...

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Historical, Political, Constitutional and Diplomatic Terms

Historical, Political, Constitutional and Diplomatic Terms Adjournment Motion : A motion moved by a member in a legislature, when it is desired to draw the attention of the executive to a matter of urgent public importance or interest. Amendment : An alteration made in a law or constitution. By-election : It is an election to a seat in a local body or a legislature, rendered vacant during the normal life of an elected body. Bandh : A device resorted to by political parties and trade unions, and effort is made to focus attention on some local issues by bringing the entire normal life to a standstill. Balance of Power : To preserve equality of strength between countries so that no single country becomes powerful. enough to be a source of danger to others. Brain...

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Literacy, Artistic and Journalistic Terms

Literacy, Artistic and Journalistic Terms Agnosticism : The theory that nothing is known of the existence of God or anything beyond material phenomenon. Alma mater : Gracious mother, a term used by old students for the university or institution where they have received education. Alliteration : The repetition of the same initial letter in every succeeding word, as "apt alliteration's artful aid." Anagram : Forming anew word, phrase or sentence by changing the order of letters. Anticlimax : A sudden descent in thought and expression. Anthem : A national song. Biography: The history or the life of a particular person. Bibliography : The science of description of books, a list of authorities on any subject. Blue books: British Parliamentary...

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Legal Terms

Legal Terms Affidavit : A statement on oath for use as evidenee in judicial proceedings. Attorney, Power of : A document under seal authorising the person to whom it is given to act in all respects as the agent of the granter of the power in relation to matter specified in the documents. Bail : The security given to effect the release of an arrested or imprisoned, on the understanding that he shall appear for trial at a fixed time and place. Bailable Offence : Offence that admits of bail, i.e., release on security, pending trial. Bye-Laws : Special rules and regulations made by any company or corporation for carrying on its affairs, but they must neither contravene the powers conferred by parliament nor the laws of the land. Code : A body of...

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Economics, Commercial and Trade Terms

Economics, Commercial and Trade Terms Ante date : To give a date prior to that on which it is written, to any cheque, bill or any other document. Appreciation of Money : It is a rise in the value of money caused by a fall in the general price level. . Assets : Property of any kind available towards the discharge of the liabilities of a testator, intestate debtor or company. At Sight : A form of notification written on bills or notes denoting that they are not payable on demand but after expiry of a specified period and allowing three days of grace there after. Arbitration : A method for compounding dispute, generally of an industrial nature, between the employer and his employees by reference to disinterested parties-called arbitrators. Advice : Any notification...

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