*Root Word of the Day for 26.11.2019*
*Serv:*
/ਸਰਵ/
The root word 'Serv' comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "save.''
ਇਸ ਰੂਟ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਅਰਥ ਬਚਾਉਣਾ; ਬੱਚਤ ਕਰਨਾ, ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਰਨਾ ਦੇ ਰੂਪ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਹੈ।
*Sentence of the Day :*
*We should conserve trees.*
*Words related to the Root Word*
*Level 1 (For classes 6th - 8th)*
*1.Conserve*
(Verb)
/kən'sə:v/
ਕੰਸਅਵ
*Meaning*
*Latin Con /com (come together) + serve (save/protect) = Efforts to protect something.*
To keep and protect something from damage, waste and change
ਸਾਂਭ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਕਰਨੀ, ਬਚਾਉਣਾ, ਸੰਰਖਿਅਣ ਕਰਨਾ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਹੋਰ ਨੁਕਸਾਨ ਨਾ ਹੋਵੇ।
*We should conserve our wildlife*
*2.Observe*(verb)
/əbˈzɜːv/
ਅਬਜ਼ਅਵ
*Meaning*
From Latin observare - Ob (in front of, before) + servare (to watch, keep safe) = "watch over, note, heed, look to, attend to, guard.*
To watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it
ਨਿਗਰਾਨੀ ਕਰਨੀ, ਦੇਖਣਾ । ਅਸੀਂ ਧਿਆਨ ਨਾਲ ਦੇਖ ਕੇ ਵਸਤੂ, ਕਿਰਿਆ ਆਦਿ ਦੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਯਾਦ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੰਭਾਲ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਕਰਿਆ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ ਜਾਂ ਉਸ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ।
*Children learn by observing adults.*
*Level 2 (For classes 9th - 12th)*
*1. Reservoir* (noun)
/rɛ́zəvwɑː/
/ਰੇਜ਼ਅਵਾ/
*Meaning*
*Latin reservare "keep back, save up; retain, preserve," from re (back) + servare (to keep, save, preserve) = To keep back*
A natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored for use, especially water for supplying a community, irrigating land, furnishing power, etc.
ਪਾਣੀ ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਕੁਦਰਤੀ ਜਾਂ ਬਨਾਉਟੀ ਸਥਾਨ ਜਿਵੇਂ
ਕੁੰਡ, ਭੰਡਾਰ, ਝੀਲ, ਸਰੋਵਰ ਆਦਿ।
*Specific meaning "artificial basin to collect and store a large body of water as Govind Sagar Lake behind Bhakhra Dam.*
*This reservoir gives water to the whole city.*
*2. Preservation* (noun)
/prɛzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
ਪਰੇਜ਼ਅਵੇਇਸ਼ਨ
*Meaning*
*Pre (before) + Serv (save) + ation ( action) = Acting in advance to save something.*
The act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged.
ਹਿਫਾਜ਼ਤ, ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ, ਸੰਭਾਲ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਿਆ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਮੂਲ ਰੂਪ ਵਿਚ ਰਖਿਆ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ ।
*Many chemicals are used in food preservation*
Contributed by :
*Mrs. Gurinder Kaur*
Lecturer in English
GSSSS Makrauna Kalan
(Roopnagar)
*Root Word of the Day for 25/11/2019*
*Serv*
*Origin / Meaning in Brief :*
The root word 'Serv' is of Latin origin and it means "slave.''
*Sentence of the Day :*
*We all deserve equity.*
* Related Words*
*Level 1 (Classes 6th - 8th)*
*1. Service* (noun)
/ˈsɜː.vɪs/
ਸਅ(ਰ)ਵਿਸ
*Meaning*
An act of serving or ab occupation
ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਨਾ ।
*Teaching is a service to the nation.*
*Railway transport is a good example of public services.*
*2. Servant*(noun)
/ˈsɜː.vənt/
ਸਅਵਅਨਟ
*Meaning*
Someone who performs duties for others.
ਸੇਵਾਦਾਰ।
*She has servants to do all her work for her.*
*Level 2 (Classes 9th - 12th)*
*1. Deserve* (Verb)
/dɪˈzɜːv/
ਡਿ'ਜ਼ਅਵ
*Meaning*
De-, "completely" + servire, "to serve" = To serve completely
To have earned, or to be given something because of the way one has acted or the qualities one has or possesses.
ਹੱਕ ਰੱਖਣਾ, ਹੱਕਦਾਰ ਹੋਣਾ।
*They deserve praise for their hard work.*
*2. Serve* (Verb)
/sɜːv/
/ਸਅਵ/
*Meaning*
To perform duties for some other person(s) or organization.
To do something for others (as a good gesture).
ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਨਾ/ਨਿਭਾਉਣਾ।
*We must serve our country.*
*I hope it will serve my purpose.*
Contributed by :
*Mrs. Gurinder kaur*
Lecturer in English
GSSSS Makrauna Kalan
(Roopnagar).
*Root Word of the Day for 26.11.2019*
*Serv:*
/ਸਰਵ/
The root word 'Serv' comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "save.''
ਇਸ ਰੂਟ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਅਰਥ ਬਚਾਉਣਾ; ਬੱਚਤ ਕਰਨਾ, ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਰਨਾ ਦੇ ਰੂਪ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਹੈ।
*Sentence of the Day :*
*We should conserve trees.*
*Words related to the Root Word*
*Level 1 (For classes 6th - 8th)*
*1.Conserve*
(Verb)
/kən'sə:v/
ਕੰਸਅਵ
*Meaning*
*Latin Con /com (come together) + serve (save/protect) = Efforts to protect something.*
To keep and protect something from damage, waste and change
ਸਾਂਭ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਕਰਨੀ, ਬਚਾਉਣਾ, ਸੰਰਖਿਅਣ ਕਰਨਾ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਹੋਰ ਨੁਕਸਾਨ ਨਾ ਹੋਵੇ।
*We should conserve our wildlife*
*2.Observe*(verb)
/əbˈzɜːv/
ਅਬਜ਼ਅਵ
*Meaning*
From Latin observare - Ob (in front of, before) + servare (to watch, keep safe) = "watch over, note, heed, look to, attend to, guard.*
To watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it
ਨਿਗਰਾਨੀ ਕਰਨੀ, ਦੇਖਣਾ । ਅਸੀਂ ਧਿਆਨ ਨਾਲ ਦੇਖ ਕੇ ਵਸਤੂ, ਕਿਰਿਆ ਆਦਿ ਦੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਯਾਦ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੰਭਾਲ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਕਰਿਆ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ ਜਾਂ ਉਸ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ।
*Children learn by observing adults.*
*Level 2 (For classes 9th - 12th)*
*1. Reservoir* (noun)
/rɛ́zəvwɑː/
/ਰੇਜ਼ਅਵਾ/
*Meaning*
*Latin reservare "keep back, save up; retain, preserve," from re (back) + servare (to keep, save, preserve) = To keep back*
A natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored for use, especially water for supplying a community, irrigating land, furnishing power, etc.
ਪਾਣੀ ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਕੁਦਰਤੀ ਜਾਂ ਬਨਾਉਟੀ ਸਥਾਨ ਜਿਵੇਂ
ਕੁੰਡ, ਭੰਡਾਰ, ਝੀਲ, ਸਰੋਵਰ ਆਦਿ।
*Specific meaning "artificial basin to collect and store a large body of water as Govind Sagar Lake behind Bhakhra Dam.*
*This reservoir gives water to the whole city.*
*2. Preservation* (noun)
/prɛzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
ਪਰੇਜ਼ਅਵੇਇਸ਼ਨ
*Meaning*
*Pre (before) + Serv (save) + ation ( action) = Acting in advance to save something.*
The act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged.
ਹਿਫਾਜ਼ਤ, ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ, ਸੰਭਾਲ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਿਆ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਮੂਲ ਰੂਪ ਵਿਚ ਰਖਿਆ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ ।
*Many chemicals are used in food preservation*
Contributed by :
*Mrs. Gurinder Kaur*
Lecturer in English
GSSSS Makrauna Kalan
(Roopnagar)
*Root Word of the Day for 25/11/2019*
*Serv*
*Origin / Meaning in Brief :*
The root word 'Serv' is of Latin origin and it means "slave.''
*Sentence of the Day :*
*We all deserve equity.*
* Related Words*
*Level 1 (Classes 6th - 8th)*
*1. Service* (noun)
/ˈsɜː.vɪs/
ਸਅ(ਰ)ਵਿਸ
*Meaning*
An act of serving or ab occupation
ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਨਾ ।
*Teaching is a service to the nation.*
*Railway transport is a good example of public services.*
*2. Servant*(noun)
/ˈsɜː.vənt/
ਸਅਵਅਨਟ
*Meaning*
Someone who performs duties for others.
ਸੇਵਾਦਾਰ।
*She has servants to do all her work for her.*
*Level 2 (Classes 9th - 12th)*
*1. Deserve* (Verb)
/dɪˈzɜːv/
ਡਿ'ਜ਼ਅਵ
*Meaning*
De-, "completely" + servire, "to serve" = To serve completely
To have earned, or to be given something because of the way one has acted or the qualities one has or possesses.
ਹੱਕ ਰੱਖਣਾ, ਹੱਕਦਾਰ ਹੋਣਾ।
*They deserve praise for their hard work.*
*2. Serve* (Verb)
/sɜːv/
/ਸਅਵ/
*Meaning*
To perform duties for some other person(s) or organization.
To do something for others (as a good gesture).
ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਨਾ/ਨਿਭਾਉਣਾ।
*We must serve our country.*
*I hope it will serve my purpose.*
Contributed by :
*Mrs. Gurinder kaur*
Lecturer in English
GSSSS Makrauna Kalan
(Roopnagar).
*Root Word of the Day for 26.11.2019*
*Serv:*
/ਸਰਵ/
The root word 'Serv' comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "save.''
ਇਸ ਰੂਟ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਅਰਥ ਬਚਾਉਣਾ; ਬੱਚਤ ਕਰਨਾ, ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਰਨਾ ਦੇ ਰੂਪ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਹੈ।
*Sentence of the Day :*
*We should conserve trees.*
*Words related to the Root Word*
*Level 1 (For classes 6th - 8th)*
*1.Conserve*
(Verb)
/kən'sə:v/
ਕੰਸਅਵ
*Meaning*
*Latin Con /com (come together) + serve (save/protect) = Efforts to protect something.*
To keep and protect something from damage, waste and change
ਸਾਂਭ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਕਰਨੀ, ਬਚਾਉਣਾ, ਸੰਰਖਿਅਣ ਕਰਨਾ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਹੋਰ ਨੁਕਸਾਨ ਨਾ ਹੋਵੇ।
*We should conserve our wildlife*
*2.Observe*(verb)
/əbˈzɜːv/
ਅਬਜ਼ਅਵ
*Meaning*
From Latin observare - Ob (in front of, before) + servare (to watch, keep safe) = "watch over, note, heed, look to, attend to, guard.*
To watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it
ਨਿਗਰਾਨੀ ਕਰਨੀ, ਦੇਖਣਾ । ਅਸੀਂ ਧਿਆਨ ਨਾਲ ਦੇਖ ਕੇ ਵਸਤੂ, ਕਿਰਿਆ ਆਦਿ ਦੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਯਾਦ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੰਭਾਲ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਕਰਿਆ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ ਜਾਂ ਉਸ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ।
*Children learn by observing adults.*
*Level 2 (For classes 9th - 12th)*
*1. Reservoir* (noun)
/rɛ́zəvwɑː/
/ਰੇਜ਼ਅਵਾ/
*Meaning*
*Latin reservare "keep back, save up; retain, preserve," from re (back) + servare (to keep, save, preserve) = To keep back*
A natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored for use, especially water for supplying a community, irrigating land, furnishing power, etc.
ਪਾਣੀ ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਕੁਦਰਤੀ ਜਾਂ ਬਨਾਉਟੀ ਸਥਾਨ ਜਿਵੇਂ
ਕੁੰਡ, ਭੰਡਾਰ, ਝੀਲ, ਸਰੋਵਰ ਆਦਿ।
*Specific meaning "artificial basin to collect and store a large body of water as Govind Sagar Lake behind Bhakhra Dam.*
*This reservoir gives water to the whole city.*
*2. Preservation* (noun)
/prɛzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
ਪਰੇਜ਼ਅਵੇਇਸ਼ਨ
*Meaning*
*Pre (before) + Serv (save) + ation ( action) = Acting in advance to save something.*
The act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged.
ਹਿਫਾਜ਼ਤ, ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ, ਸੰਭਾਲ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਿਆ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਮੂਲ ਰੂਪ ਵਿਚ ਰਖਿਆ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ ।
*Many chemicals are used in food preservation*
Contributed by :
*Mrs. Gurinder Kaur*
Lecturer in English
GSSSS Makrauna Kalan
(Roopnagar)
*Root Word of the Day for 22/11/2019*
*Photo*
/'ਫਓਟਓ/
Relating to light.
ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ।
The (root) word has been derived from the Greek word "phot'' or "phos" and is used for something related to light. This word (Photo) is also an independent morphemic unit and in English language, it is also used as a short form of "Photograph".
*Sentence of the Day*
*Some people look more attractive in their photographs, because they have photogenic faces*
*Related Words*
*Level 1(Classes 6th - 8th)*
1. *Photographer* (Noun)
/ਫ਼ਅ'ਟੌਗਰਅਫ਼ਅ/
*Photo*(light) + *graph*(something written) + *er* (agent) suffix
*Photographer* is
A person who takes photographs, especially as part of his/her job or profession.
*ਕੈਮਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਫ਼ੋਟੋ ਖਿੱਚਣ ਵਾਲਾ, ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਚਿੱਤਰਕਾਰ, ਫ਼ੋਟੋਗ੍ਰਾਫ਼ਰ*
*As soon as the Indian Cricket team reached the (match) venue, many photographers gathered there.*
2. *Photophobia* (Noun)
/ਫਅਉਟਅਉ'ਫਅਉਬਿਅ)/
*Photo*(light) + *Greek -phobia*
"panic fear of," from phobos(fear)
Thus *Photophobia* is
extreme sensitivity to light, (abnormal) intolerance to light. Often due to medical condition /reason.
*ਚਾਨਣ ਤੋਂ ਪਰਹੇਜ਼।*
*I have seen some people who prefer to travel at night as they have photophobia.*
*Level 2 (Classes 9th - 12th)*
*1. Phototropism* (Noun)
/ਫਅਓਟਅਓ'ਟ੍ਰਅਓਪਿਜ਼ਅਮ/
Please Note : All 'ਅ's in above give a very minor or negligible sound.
*Photo*(light) + *Greek tropos* (a turning)+ ism (characteristic or phenomenon) suffix.
*Phototropism* is
A phenomenon by which some plants (tend to) grow or turn either towards or away from a source of light. Light is a stimulus
*ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਅਨੁਵਰਤਣ।*
*Our Biology teacher gave us the example of Sunflower to make us understand phototropism.*
2. *Photogenic* (Adjective)
/ਫਅਉਟਅਉ'ਜੈਨਿਕ/
*Photo*(light) + *genic* (produced by)
Thus *Photogenic* is
used especially for a person who looks attractive and appealing in a photograph or film.
*ਫ਼ੋਟੋਯੋਗ, ਤਸਵੀਰਯੋਗ।*
Another meaning of it in biology is any organism that emits light. ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਜਨਕ
*Fireflies and lanterfish are photogenic organisms.*
Contributed by :
*Ms. Talwinder Kaur*
Science Mistress
GHS Kukkarsuha
*Ms. Poonam Devi*
English Mistress
GHS Bangi Raghu (Bathinda)
All the best !!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*Root Word of the Day for 20 /11/2019.*
*Cent* (Contd.)
*/ਸੈਨਟ/*(ਲਗਾਤਾਰਤਾ ਵਿੱਚ)*
*Origin / Meaning in Brief :*
The (root) word has originated from the Latin word "centum" and it means "one hundred".
This root is also an independent
morphemic unit, which is used for both ; a period of hundred years and a currency.
*Sentence of the Day*
*Our school will celebrate the centenary of its establishment next year.*
*Related Words :*
*Level 1 : (Classes 6th - 8th)*
1. *Centigram*
/'ਸੈਨਟਿਗ੍ਰੈਮ/ noun.
Centi (from Latin "Centum"), that means hundredth + gram (from French "Gramme"), a weight - measuring unit.
A unit of measurement of weight, hundredth part of a gram.
ਭਾਰ ਮਾਪਣ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਇਕਾਈ, ਗ੍ਰਾਮ ਦਾ ਸੌਵਾਂ ਹਿੱਸਾ।
*Hundred centigrams make one gram.*
*Please Note* : Centigrade is a unit of measurement of temperature.
2. *Centipede*
/'ਸੈਨਟਿਪੀਡ/ noun.
Centi (from Latin "Centum") + pede (from Latin "Peda"/"Ped") which relates to feet.
A small creature with a long and thin body and many legs.
ਪਤਲੇ ਸਰੀਰ ਅਤੇ ਕਈ ਲੱਤਾਂ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ ਇੱਕ ਛੋਟਾ ਜੀਵ।
*Note : Centipede has many pairs of legs though they may have less or more than hundred. Besides they always have odd so number of feet so never hundred in number.*
*Our Biology teacher showed us a centipede in the laboratory.*
*Level 2 : (Classes 9th - 12th)*
1. *Centenary*
/ਸੈਨ'ਟੀਨਅਰਿ/ noun.
Cent (from Latin "Centum"), that means "hundred" + Latin "enn" or "ann", the means "year" + suffix "ary".
The hundredth anniversary of an event.
ਸ਼ਤਾਬਦੀ।
*Our school will celebrate the centenary of its establishment next year.*
2. *Centennial*
/ਸੈਨ'ਟੈਨਇਅਲ/ noun.
As in 1 above :
Cent + "enn" or "ann" + suffix "ial".
It is another word used for "centenary".
ਸ਼ਤਾਬਦੀ।
*This year is the centennial of the construction of this building as it was inaugurated in 1919.*
Contributed by :
*Ms Bindu Gulati*
*State Coordinator English*
SCERT Punjab, SAS Nagar.
*Mr. Tarun Bharti.*
TGT English.
*Root Word of the Day for 19/11/2019.*
*Cent*
*/ਸੈਨਟ/*
*Origin / Meaning in Brief :*
The (root) word has originated from the Latin word "centum" and it means "one hundred".
This root is also an independent
morphemic unit, which is used for both ; a period of hundred years and a currency.
*Sentence of the Day*
*With 51 centuries (to his credit), Sachin Tendulkar is the top century - maker in Test Cricket.*
*Related Words :*
*Level 1 : (Classes 6th - 8th)*
1. *Centimeter*
/'ਸੈਨਟਿਮੀਟਅ(ਰ)/ noun.
Centi (from Latin "Centum"), that means "hundredth" + Meter (French), that stands for a length - measuring unit).
A unit of measurement of length, hundredth part of a meter.
ਲੰਬਾਈ ਮਾਪਣ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਇਕਾਈ, ਮੀਟਰ ਦਾ ਸੌਵਾਂ ਹਿੱਸਾ।
*There are hundred centimeters in a meter.*
2. *Percent*
/ਪਅ'ਸੈਨਟ/ noun, adjective, adverb.
Latin "Per" that means "by" + Cent (from Latin "Centum"), that means "hundred".
One part in, after or for every hundred.
ਹਰੇਕ ਸੌ ਵਿੱਚ, (ਸੌ ਤੋਂ) ਬਾਅਦ ਜਾਂ (ਸੌ) ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਭਾਗ।
*Most of us use only ten percent of our brain(s) (as a noun).*
*There is a ten percent rise in literacy (as an adjective).*
*Car prices rose five percent (as an adverb).*
*Level 2 : (Classes 9th - 12th)*
1. *Centurion*
/ਸੈਨ'ਚੁਅਰੀਅਨ/ noun.
"Century", that relates to figure "100" + suffix "ion"
Of ancient Roman use - an army officer who commanded hundred soldiers.
ਸੌ ਸਿਪਾਹੀਆਂ ਜਾਂ ਫੌਜੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਸੇਨਾਪਤੀ / ਕਮਾਂਡਰ।
*The centurion commanded his soldiers to attack.*
2. *Cent*
/ਸੈਨਟ/ noun.
Century or a period of hundred years.
ਸੌ ਸਾਲ ਦਾ ਸਮਾਂ।
A coin or a currency unit (used in some countries), which is equal to the hundredth part of the main currency unit. For example ; in USA, the US cent, which makes the hundredth part or one percent of a dollar.
ਮੁਦਰਾ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਇਕਾਈ।
*This is a story of the eighteenth cent.*
*The king gave a cent to the beggar.*
Contributed by :
*Ms Bindu Gulati*
*State Coordinator English*
SCERT Punjab, SAS Nagar.
*Mr. Tarun Bharti.*
TGT English.
*Root Word of the Day for 18/11/2019*:
*Mem /'ਮੈਮ/*
*Origin / Meaning in Brief*
The (root) word is of Latin origin and it means "memory" or "mind".
*Sentence of the Day*
*One should keep one's childhood memories alive.*
*Level 1 (Classes 6th - 8th)*
1. *Memento / ਮਅ'ਮੈਨਟਓ/* Noun.
Something that one keeps or gives to somebody as a reminder of some event (of the past). For example ; a trophy.
ਯਾਦਗਾਰੀ ਚਿੰਨ੍ਹ।
*The principal gave a memento to the chief guest.*
2. *Memorial/ ਮਅ'ਮੌਰਿਅਲ/* Noun.
A statue, stone, building, monument etc that (glorifies the memory or) reminds people of some important event of the past or some famous person (who is dead).
ਯਾਦਗਾਰੀ ਸਮਾਰਕ, ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨੀ।
*The India Gate in New Delhi is not only a beautiful spot, but also a war memorial.*
*Level 2 (Classes 9th - 12th) :*
1. *Memoir/ 'ਮੈਮਵਾ(ਰ)/ 'ਵਾ' is to be pronounced with partial use of lips only and without using teeth, ie, as "w" and not as"v"* Noun.
An account of some place, event, someone's life, experiences etc which is written on the basis of personal knowledge.
ਚਰਿੱਤਰ, ਜੀਵਨੀ, ਯਾਦਾਸ਼ਤ।
*"Ateet Ki Parchhayiyaan"* is a famous memoir written in Hindi by Amrita Pritam.*
2. *Memorandum/ਮੈਮਅ'ਰੈਨਡਅਮ/* Noun.
A short note written as a reminder or proposal, which is yet to be finalized or decided upon formally.
ਮੰਗ ਪੱਤਰ, ਚਿੱਠਾ।
*The residents of our locality gave a memorandum to the municipal commissioner regarding noise pollution.*
Contributed by :
*Ms. Amritpal Kaur*
Science Mistress
GSSS Bachhauri
SBS Nagar.
*Ms. G. K. Nagla*
Lecturer in English
GSSSS Maqsudan
Jalandhar.
*Root Word of the Day for 15/11/2019.*
*Mem /ਮੈਮ/*
*Origin / Meaning in Brief*
ROOT-WORD is MEM which comes from meminisse which means TO REMEMBER
*Sentence of the Day*
*Children's Day is celebrated in the memory of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru.*
Related Words :
*Level 1: ( Classes 6th - 8th)*
1. *Memory /'ਮੈਮਅਰੀ/* Noun.
It means the ability to remember and recall.
ਯਾਦਾਸ਼ਤ।
*Experience is the father of wisdom and memory the mother.*
2. *Memorise*/'ਮੈਮਅਰਾਇਜ਼/ Verb.
To learn something in a manner that it is remembered or kept in mind enabling one to recall (it) as and when one requires or wishes to.
ਯਾਦ ਜਾਂ ਚੇਤੇ ਰੱਖਣਾ।
*He is trying to memorise the story.*
*Level 2 ( Classes 9th - 12th) :*
*1. Remember* /ਰਿ'ਮੈਮਬਅ(ਰ)/ Verb.
To keep an image of something in memory or mind.
ਯਾਦ ਰੱਖਣਾ।
*He remembers the day he got a ten out ten from his principal.*
*2. Remembrance* /ਰਿ'ਮੈਮਬਰਅਨਸ/ Noun.
Act, process or (human) phenomenon of remembering an event of the past or a person who is dead.
ਯਾਦ,ਸਿਮਰਤੀ, ਯਾਦਗਾਰ, ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨੀ।
*A function was held in our school in the remembrance of the Kargil heroes.*
Contributed by:
*Ms. Amritpal Kaur*
Science Mistress
GSSS Bachhauri
SBS Nagar.
*Ms. G. K. Nagla*
Lecturer in English
GSSSS Maqsudan
Jalandhar
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab
*ROOT WORD OF THE DAY FOR 14/11/2019*
*Fest*
/'ਫੈਸਟ/
*Origin/Meaning in Brief*:
The word has originated from the Latin word "festum", which means "festival" or "holiday". This (root) word is an independent morphemic unit and is used in German as well, where also it means a festival. (Example ; Volksfest).
ਉਤਸਵ
*Sentence of the Day*
*Opening of the corridor to Kartarpur Sahib (Pakistan) has created a festive environment on both sides of the border.*
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*Related Words Level 1 : (Classes 6th - 8th)*
1. *Feast*
/'ਫ਼ੀਸਟ/ Noun
Feast is a day or time of the year when a special (religious) celebration takes place. More prominently ; it is also used for a large meal arranged for people to celebrate some (special) occasion.
ਉਤਸਵ, ਪੁਰਬ, ਤਿਉਹਾਰ, ਜਸ਼ਨ - ਭਰਪੂਰ ਸਮਾਂ ਜਾਂ ਮੌਕਾ,ਪ੍ਰੀਤੀ ਭੋਜ, ਦਾਵਤ, ਭੰਡਾਰਾ।
*As part of their devotion, zeal and zest ; the villagers arranged a feast on the festive occasion.*
2. *Fiesta* /'ਫ਼ਿ'ਐਸਟਅ/ Noun
A public celebration on a (religious) holiday (especially in Spain).
ਮੇਲਾ
*People from across the world are coming to Sultanpur Lodhi for being a part of the fiesta these days.*
*Related Words Level 2 : (Classes 9th - 12th)*
1. *Festoon*
/ਫ਼ੈੱ'ਸਟੂਨ/ Noun, verb
A decorative chain of colourful papers, lights, flowers etc hung in - between two points.
To decorate with such material.
ਫੁੱਲਾਂ, ਵੇਲ-ਪੱਤੀਆਂ, ਝੰਡੀਆਂ, ਲਾਈਟਾਂ ਆਦਿ ਦੇ ਸਜਾਵਟੀ ਹਾਰ।
ਅਜਿਹੇ ਸਮਾਨ ਨਾਲ਼ ਸਜਾਉਣਾ।
All the streets of our village are beautified with colourful festoons (as a noun).
* The "gurudwaras" across the world are festooned with colourful lights (as a verb).*
2. *Festa* / 'ਫ਼ੈੱਸਟਅ/
Noun
The word "festa" is also used for a festival or holiday, especially in Italy.
ਉਤਸਵ, ਤਿਉਹਾਰ
*People enjoy the most on and during a festa.*
Contributed by :
*Ms. Pooja Sharma*
*Lecturer in English*
*GSSS Nawanshahar*
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education, Punjab.
*ROOT WORD OF THE DAY FOR 13/11/2019*
*Fest*
/'ਫੈਸਟ/
*History/Meaning in Brief*:
The word has originated from the Latin word "festum", which means "festival" or "holiday". This (root) word is also used in German, where also it means festival. (example ; Volksfest).
ਉਤਸਵ
*Sentence of the Day*
*The 550th birth anniversary (year) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is a festive occasion for people across the world.*
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*Related Words Level 1 : (Classes 6th - 8th)*
1. *Festival*
/'ਫ਼ੈੱਸਟਿਵ਼ਲ/ Noun
A day or time of the year when people have a holiday or break from work and celebrate some special occasion or event, which is often a religious one.
ਉਤਸਵ, ਪੁਰਬ, ਤਿਉਹਾਰ, ਜਸ਼ਨ - ਭਰਪੂਰ ਸਮਾਂ ਜਾਂ ਮੌਕਾ
*The Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is one of the most cherished festivals of the mankind.*
2. *Festive* /'ਫ਼ੈੱਸਟਿਵ਼/ Adjective
Related to experiencing happy feelings suitable to a festival or celebration.
ਉਤਸਵ ਦਾ, ਤਿਉਹਾਰ ਦਾ, ਰੰਗੀਨ, ਪ੍ਰਸੰਨ, ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਵਾਲਾ, ਅਨੰਦਦਾਇਕ, ਵਿਨੋਦੀ; ਖਾਣ-ਪੀਣ ਜਾਂ ਜਸ਼ਨ ਨਾਲ਼ ਸਬੰਧਤ
*On the Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the "gurudwaras" give a festive look.*
*Related Words Level 2 : (Classes 9th - 12th)*
1. *Festivity* /'ਫ਼ੈੱਸਟਿਵ਼ਟਅਟਿ/ Noun
Act of people enjoying or celebrating happy and joyous time, occasion or events (together).
ਰੌਣਕ, ਸਜ-ਧਜ, ਉਤਸਵ, ਪੁਰਬ, ਤਿਉਹਾਰ; ਖੁਸ਼ੀਆਂ, ਰਾਗ - ਰੰਗ, ਜਸ਼ਨ।
*The bright and colourful clothes worn by the children reflected their festivity.*
2. *Festal* / 'ਫ਼ੈੱਸਟਲ/ Adjective
It's another word used for "festive".
ਉਤਸਵ ਦਾ, ਤਿਉਹਾਰ ਦਾ, ਖੁਸ਼ੀਆਂ ਭਰਿਆ, ਖੁਸ਼, ਪ੍ਰਸੰਨ
*On a festal occasion there is joy and celebration all around.*
*In view of the 550th Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, a festal look has been given to Sultanpur Lodhi.*
Contributed by :
*Ms. Pooja Sharma*
*Lecturer in English*
*GSSS Nawanshahar*
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education, Punjab.
*Root Word of the Day for 8 /11/ 2019.*
*Uni*
/'ਯੁਨਿ/
*Meaning*
A word of Latin origin that means
one or single.
ਇੱਕ,ਇਕੱਲਾ
*Sentence of the Day*
*The Earth revolves around the Sun and rotates around its own axis at a uniform velocity*
*It is a universal truth that honesty is the best policy.*
*Related Words*
*Level 1 (Classes 6th - 8th)*
1. *Universe* (noun)
/ਯੂਨਿਵਅ:ਸ/
Literally ; "turned into one." Unus (one) + versus (past participle of vertere, ie "to turn/ convert/ transform")
Thus universe means the whole of space comprising all the stars, planets and other forms of matter and energy in it.
ਬ੍ਰਹਿਮੰਡ, ਵਿਸ਼ਵ, ਸ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟੀ
*Our planet is just a small part of the universe.*
2. *Unison*(Noun)
/'ਯੂਨਿਸਨ/
Uni means 'one' and the word 'son' has originated from the Latin word 'sonus' which means "tone" or "sound".
Meaning : When two or more voices sound like one.
For example ; when a teacher asks a question to the students two students happen to respond at the same moment with (an) exactly the same answer.
*They congratulated her clapping in unison.*
*Level 2 (Classes 9th - 12th)*
1. *Unification* (Noun)
/ਯੂਨਿਫ਼ਿ'ਕੇਇਸ਼ਨ/
Latin "uni" that means "one" + combining form of facere, ie "to make" +-ation, ie "act (of)"
Thus "unification" means act of bringing things or people together.
ਇੱਕਜੁਟ ਹੋਣਾ ਜਾਂ ਕਰਨਾ, ਏਕੀਕਰਨ।
*Unification of Germany in 1990 was an historical event.*
2. *Unanimous*(Adjective)
/ਯੁ'ਨੈਨਿਮਅਸ/
From "unus" that means "one" + "animus" that means "mind/ spirit"
A group of people being unanimous on a point means that they all agree on it.
ਇੱਕ ਰਾਏ ਵਾਲਾ, ਇੱਕ-ਮੱਤ।
*(All the members of) the jury were unanimous in their verdict.*
Contributed by :
*Ms. Leena Singla*
S. S. Mistress
GSSS Sangat (Bathinda)
*Ms. Kamal Brar*
GSSS Mundhon Sangtian
SAS Nagar.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*Root Word of the Day for 07.11.2019*
*Uni*
/'ਯੁਨਿ/
*Origin / Meaning in Brief*
The word is of Latin origin and it means "one".
ਇੱਕ, ਇੱਕੋ।
*Sentence of the Day*
*India is a land of unity in diversity.*
*Related Words : Level 1 ( Classes 6th - 8th )*
1.*Unicorn* (Noun)
/’ਯੂਨਿਕੌਨ/
Uni stands for "one" and "corn" has been taken from ‘cornus’ which means "horn". Thus "unicorn" means having a single or one horn.
An imaginary white creature like a horse with a single horn growing from the front of its head.
*Unicorn is a legendary animal.*
2. *Unicellular* (Adjective)
/ਯੂਨਿ'ਸੈਲਯਅਲਅ/
Uni stands for "one" and "cellular" means "consisting of cells".
Thus "unicellular" means something that comprises a single or only one cell.
ਇੱਕ ਕੋਸ਼ੀ (ਕੋਸ਼ਿਕਾ) ।
*Amoeba is a unicellular organism.*
*Level 2 ( Classes 9th - 12th )*
1. *Uniformity* (Noun)
/ਯੂਨਿ’ਫੌਮਅਟਿ/
The quality or state of being uniform.
ਇਕਸਾਰਤਾ, ਸਮਤਾ ।
*There was a uniformity in the work assigned to all the classes.*
2. *Unidirectional* (Adjective)
/ਯੂਨਿ'ਡਿਰੈਕ੍ਸ਼ਨਲ/
Moving or operating in a single direction.
ਇੱਕ ਹੀ ਦਿਸ਼ਾ ਵੱਲ ।
*Moving on parallel tracks, both the trains looked unidirectional.*
Contributed by :
*Ms. Monica Sood*
Science Mistress
GGSSS MS Road
Amritsar
*Ms. Talwinder Kaur*
Science Mistress
GHS Kukkarsuha
SBS Nagar
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*Root Word of the Day for 6.11.2019*
*Uni*
/'ਯੁਨਿ/
*Meaning*
This ( root ) word is of Latin origin and it means " one ".
ਇੱਕ, ਇੱਕੋ
*Sentence of the Day*
*Union is strength.*
*Related Words : Level 1 ( For Classes 6th to 8th )*
1. *Unicycle* Noun
/'ਯੁਨਿ'ਸਾਇਕਲ/
*" Uni "*, which means " one ", when combined with another Greek root *" cycle "* makes a new word " unicycle ", which means a cycle that comprises and runs on one wheel only, and not two ( wheels ), as in case of a bicycle. Having two independent roots, this word " Unicycle " also becomes a compound word.
ਇਕ ਪਹੀਏ ਵਾਲਾ ਸਾਈਕਲ
*A Unicycle is more difficult to balance as compared to a bicycle.*
2. *Unity* Noun
/'ਯੂਨਅਟਿ/
Oneness ; togetherness ; harmony.
ਏਕਤਾ
*The variety of cultures in India represents unity in diversity.*
*Level 2 ( For Classes 9th to 12th )*
1. *Unique*: Adjective
/ਯੁ'ਨੀਕ/
One of a / its kind ; having no equal ; as, unique in excellence (ਅਨੋਖਾ/ ਵਿਲੱਖਣ)
*The paintings of M F Hussain are unique.*
2. *Uniform*: Noun
/'ਯੂਨੀਫ਼ੋਮ/
Having only one form or shape, from " uni " ( one ) + forma " form ".
A particular set of clothes or wearables that has to be worn by members of the same organization or group in order to have equality and oneness.
( ਇਕਸਾਰਤਾ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਆਉਣ ਲਈ) ਵਰਦੀ,ਇਕਸਾਰ, ਬਰਾਬਰ, ਇਕਸਮਾਨ; ਨਿਰੰਤਰ
For example ;
military / police uniform.
*My school uniform is colourful as well as simple and eye - pleasing.*
The Word of the Day was contributed by
*Ms Ramanjit Kaur Ahuja*
Lecturer in English
GSSS Jodhpur Romana
Bathinda.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab
*Root Word of the Day for 05/ 11 /2019*
*Ped*
/'ਪੈਡ/
*Meaning*
The word has originated from the Latin "pes" or "pedis" and it means "foot".
"ਪੈਰ"
*Sentence of the Day*
*A Zebra Crossing on a road is for the convenience of the pedestrians.*
*Related Words*
*Level 1 ( Classes 6th - 8th )*
1. *Peddle* : Verb
/'ਪੈਡਲ/
To sell goods by going from house to house or place to place.
ਘਰ - ਘਰ ਜਾਂ ਥਾਂ - ਥਾਂ ਜਾਂ ਕੇ ਵਸਤਾਂ ਵੇਚਣਾ।
To spread an idea among people so that they can accept it.
ਕੋਈ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ ਫੈਲਾਉਣਾ ਤਾਂ ਜ਼ੋ ਉਹ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਅਪਣਾ ਸਕਣ।
*A peddler goes from door - to - door and peddles (sells) his articles.*
2. *Peddler* : Noun
/'ਪੈਡਲਅ(ਰ)/
A person who travels from place to place in order to sell goods.
ਥਾਂ - ਥਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਜਾਂ ਕੇ ਵਸਤਾਂ ਵੇਚਣ ਵਾਲਾ਼।
A person who sells illegal drugs.
ਗੈਰ - ਕਨੂੰਨੀ ਦਵਾਈਆਂ ਵੇਚਣ ਵਾਲਾ਼।
*His uncle was a cloth peddler.*
*Level 2 ( Classes 9th - 12th )*
1. *Pedestal* : (Noun, Adjective)
/'ਪੈਡਿਸਟਲ/
A base that a column, statue etc rests on.
ਇਕ ਅਧਾਰ ਜਿਸ ਉੱਪਰ ਕੋਈ ਖੰਭਾ, ਬੁੱਤ ਆਦਿ ਟਿਕਿਆ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ।
Providing a support to stand on.
ਟਿਕੇ ਰਹਿਣ ਲਈ ਸਹਾਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ।
*The Statue of Liberty rests on a pedestal (as a noun).*
*There is a pedestal basin in our kitchen (as an adjective).*
2. *Pedicure*. : Noun
/'ਪੈਡਿਕਯੁਅ(ਰ)/
Treatment of the feet and toe nails.
ਪੈਰਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਪੈਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਹੁੰਆਂ ਦਾ ਇਲਾਜ / ਸਾਂਭ - ਸੰਭਾਲ।
*Some people take a pedicure regularly to prevent their feet from cracking.*
Root word has been contributed by one of our hardworking and dedicated teacher just like you who does not want to wish his name to be published!!
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*Root Word of the Day for 4 /11 /2019*
*Ped*
/'ਪੈਡ/
*History / Meaning in Brief*
The word has originated from the Latin "pes" or "pedis" and it means "foot".
"ਪੈਰ"
*Sentence of the Day*
*A dustbin which opens by pressing a pedal is called a Pedal Bin.*
*Related Words*
*Level 1 ( Classes 6th - 8th )*
1. *Pedal* : noun
/'ਪੈਡਲ/
A flat bar in a machine such as bicycle, car etc that is pushed down with a foot in order to make it work.
ਸਾਈਕਲ, ਕਾਰ ਆਦਿ ਨੂੰ ਪੈਰ ਨਾਲ਼ ਨਿਯੰਤ੍ਰਿਤ ਕਰਨ ਹਿਤ ਪੈਡਲ।
A foot bar in a musical instrument like Piano in order to control the sound.
"ਪਿਐਨੋ" ਆਦਿ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਵਾਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਨਿਯੰਤ੍ਰਿਤ ਕਰਨ ਹਿਤ ਪੈਰ ਨਾਲ਼ ਵਰਤਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਪੈਡਲ।
*My uncle gave me a bicycle with colourful and shining pedals.*
2. *Bipedal* : adjective
/ਬਾਇ'ਪੀਡਲ/
Used for animals that use only two legs or feet for walking.
ਕੇਵਲ ਦੋ ਲੱਤਾਂ ਜਾਂ ਪੈਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ਼ ਚੱਲਣ ਵਾਲੇ਼ ਜਾਨਵਰਾਂ ਲਈ ਵਰਤਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਸ਼ਬਦ।
*Most of the Dinosaurs were bipedal.*
*Scientists are looking forward to the use of bipedal robots.*
*Level 2 ( Classes 9th - 12th )*
1. *Pedestrian* : /ਪਅ'ਡੈਸਟ੍ਰੀਅਨ/ noun, adjective.
A person walking or moving on foot ; used for a person walking on foot.
ਪੈਦਲ ਤੁਰਨ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ; ਪੈਦਲ ਤੁਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ਼ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਲਈ ਵਰਤਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਸ਼ਬਦ।
*There were many pedestrians on the road (as a noun).*
*The roads in big cities usually have a pedestrian area (as an adjective).*
2. *Pedometer* noun
/ਪੈ'ਡੌਮਿਟਅ(ਰ)/
An instrument used for measuring how far a person has walked.
ਪੈਦਲ ਯਾਤਰਾ ਦੀ ਲੰਬਾਈ ਮਾਪਣ ਵਾਲਾ਼ ਯੰਤਰ।
*Pedometer is an instrument used to measure one's walking abilities.*
*Fitness Guru App is a wonderful substitute of a pedometer.*
I admire the extra pains taken by school heads and teachers in improving the vocabulary of our students in a very interesting way. The coming times will surely witness good results of these efforts!!
Just a small suggestion that our focus should be on explaining the Related Words . Root word only helps in better understanding of related words but use of root word each time in explaining the related word is highly useful. Hope, you are already doing this.
*Today's word has been contributed by one of our very hardworking and committed teacher who wishes not to share his particulars for his work for the Department*
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
Root Word (and Related Words) of the Day for 1.11.2019*
*Trans*
/ਟ੍ਰਾਂਸ੍ /
*Meaning*
'Trans' is a Latin word which means
*"across",* *"beyond"*or *"through"*.
ਪਾਰ, ਆਰ-ਪਾਰ, (ਦੇ) ਜ਼ਰੀਏ।
*Sentence of the Day*
*Bicycle is an eco-friendly means of transport.*
Related Words:
*Level 1*
(6th to 8th)
*1.Transmit* Verb
/ਟ੍ਰਾਂਸ੍ਮਿਟ/
'Trans' means *"across"* + 'mit' that means *"convey" or "send"*
To broadcast or telecast something from one person or place to another , to pass on something , to give away.
*ਸੰਚਾਰ ਕਰਨਾ, ਪ੍ਰਸਾਰਿਤ ਕਰਨਾ*
*Sentence*:
*The roots of a tree transmit water to its trunk and branches.*
(2). *Transfer* (noun, verb)
/ ਟ੍ਰਾਂਸ੍ਫਅ(ਰ)/
Trans means *"across"* + "fer" that means *"to (re)move or shift"*
Act of moving, shifting or relocating.
To move from one place to another , to shift , to relocate.
*ਤਬਾਦਲਾ ( ਕਰਨਾ*)
*Sentence*
*Luckily she got a transfer.* (as a noun)
*The patient was transferred to a different hospital .* (as a verb)
*Level 2*
*( 9th to 12th)*
3. *Translation* Noun
/ਟ੍ਰਾਂਸ੍ਲਇਸ਼ਨ/
Trans means *"across"* + "lation" that means *"motion or movement from one place to another"*
Act of shifting or converting some words or text given in a language (in)to another (language).
*ਅਨੁਵਾਦ*
*Sentence*:
*Translation is a skill, and also an art.*
4. *Transaction* Noun
/ਟ੍ਰਾਂਜ਼ਐਕਸ਼ਨ/
'Trans' means *"across"* + 'action' that means *"executing/act"*
Act of buying and selling something , deal.
(ਖਰੀਦਣ - ਵੇਚਣ ਸਬੰਧੀ) ਲੈਣ - ਦੇਣ ਪ੍ਰਕਿਰਿਆ
*Sentence* :
*The council meets once a week for business transactions.*
Contributed by :
*Ms Sunita Sharma*
Lecturer in Political Science
G S S S School
Sihahar (Ludhiana)
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*Root Word of the Day for 29.10.2019*
*Luc*
*Meaning*
From Latin lucere meaning " light /shine ".
ਰੌਸ਼ਨੀ, ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼, ਚਾਨਣ
*Sentence of the Day*
*Thousands of lamps and candles illuminate the night on Diwali.*
*Related Words*
*Level - 1 ( Classes 6 to 8 )*
1. *Lucent* Adjective
/ 'ਲੂਸ(ਅ)ਨਟ /
Glowing with or giving off light.
ਚਮਕਦਾਰ, ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਮਾਨ
*The lucent lamps beautified and brightened the town.*
2. *Luculent* Adjective
/'ਲੂਕਯੁਲ(ਅ)ਨਟ/
Lucid ; clear
;
ਪਾਰਦਰਸ਼ਕ , ਸਾਫ਼ , ਯਕੀਨੀ Morn
*His guilt was luculent from the evidence produced in the court.*
*Level - 2 ( Classes 9 to 12 )*
1. *Translucent* *Adjective
/ਟਰੈਨਸ'ਲੂਸਨਟ/
Semi - transparent, allowing some light to pass through.
ਜੋ ਪੂਰੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਪਾਰਦਰਸ਼ੀ ਨਾ ਹੋਵੇ , ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਦੀ ਚਾਨਣ ਲੰਘ ਸਕੇ ਪਰ ਆਰ - ਪਾਰ ਵੇਖਿਆ ਨਾ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ, ਬਲੌਰੀ
*Translucent decorative lights are popular these days.*
2. *Elucidate* Verb
/ਇ'ਲੂਸਿਡੇਇਟ/
Bring (in)to light ; make clear ; explain
ਵਿਆਖਿਆ ਕਰਨਾ, ਖੋਲ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਦੱਸਣਾ, ਸਪਸ਼ਟੀਕਰਨ ਕਰਨਾ, ਚਾਨਣ ਪਾਉਣਾ
*Will you please elucidate the topic ?*
Contributed by:
*Ms Bharati Mittal*
English Mistress
GSS School Sahauran
SAS Nagar
*Ms. Karuna Goyal*
English Mistress
GSSS Teur,
S.A.S. Nagar.
All the best!!
*As some of the schools had a local holiday on Saturday, the abovementioned Words may be taken up again tomorrow*
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*Root Word of the Day for 26.10.2019*
*Luc*
*Meaning*
From Latin lucere meaning " light /shine ".
ਰੌਸ਼ਨੀ, ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼, ਚਾਨਣ
*Sentence of the Day*
*Thousands of lamps and candles illuminate the night on Diwali.*
*Related Words*
*Level - 1 ( Classes 6 to 8 )*
1. *Lucent* Adjective
/ 'ਲੂਸ(ਅ)ਨਟ /
Glowing with or giving off light.
ਚਮਕਦਾਰ, ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਮਾਨ
*The lucent lamps beautified and brightened the town.*
2. *Luculent* Adjective
/'ਲੂਕਯੁਲ(ਅ)ਨਟ/
Lucid ; clear
; evident
ਪਾਰਦਰਸ਼ਕ , ਸਾਫ਼ , ਯਕੀਨੀ , ਸਪਸ਼ਟ
*His guilt was luculent from the evidence produced in the court.*
*Level - 2 ( Classes 9 to 12 )*
1. *Translucent* *Adjective
/ਟਰੈਨਸ'ਲੂਸਨਟ/
Semi - transparent, allowing some light to pass through.
ਜੋ ਪੂਰੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਪਾਰਦਰਸ਼ੀ ਨਾ ਹੋਵੇ , ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਦੀ ਚਾਨਣ ਲੰਘ ਸਕੇ ਪਰ ਆਰ - ਪਾਰ ਵੇਖਿਆ ਨਾ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ, ਬਲੌਰੀ
*Translucent decorative lights are popular these days.*
2. *Elucidate* Verb
/ਇ'ਲੂਸਿਡੇਇਟ/
Bring (in)to light ; make clear ; explain
ਵਿਆਖਿਆ ਕਰਨਾ, ਖੋਲ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਦੱਸਣਾ, ਸਪਸ਼ਟੀਕਰਨ ਕਰਨਾ, ਚਾਨਣ ਪਾਉਣਾ
*Will you please elucidate the topic ?*
Contributed by:
*Ms Bharati Mittal*
English Mistress
GSS School Sahauran
SAS Nagar
*Ms. Karuna Goyal*
English Mistress
GSSS Teur,
S.A.S. Nagar.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*Root Word of the Day for 25.10.2019*
*Lumin*
ਲੂਮਿਨ
Origin / Meaning in Brief :
The word “lumin” has originated from the Latin word “lumen”, which stands for light or shine.
ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼, ਰੌਸ਼ਨੀ, ਚਾਨਣ।
*Sentence of the Day*
The digits of my watch are luminous enabling me to view them easily even in the dark.
*Related Words : Level 1 ( Classes 6th - 8th )*
1. *Luminous* :'ਲੂਮਿਨਅਸ
Producing or reflecting bright light, especially in the dark.
ਚਮਕਦਾਰ, ਰੌਸ਼ਨ,
ਚਮਕਦਾਰ ਰੌਸ਼ਨੀ ਪੈਦਾ ਜਾਂ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਬਿੰਬਤ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਾ਼ ( ਖਾਸ ਕਰਕੇ ਹਨੇਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ। )
*The whole village was lit with the luminous glow of lamps / ‘diyas’ on the Diwali night.*
2. *Illuminate* ( Verb )
ਇ'ਲੂਮਿਨਅਇਟ
to light something and make it brighter.
ਰੌਸ਼ਨ ਕਰਨਾ, ਚਮਕਦਾਰ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ
ਕਿਸੇ ਚੀਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਮਾਨ ਅਤੇ ਚਮਕਦਾਰ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ।
*People illuminate their houses with strings of coloured lights on the Diwali night.*
*Related Words : Level 2 ( Classes 9th - 12th )*
1. *Luminescent*
ਲੂਮਿ'ਨੈਸਅਨਟ
Used for something that produces light without being heated.
ਚਮਕਦਾਰ, ਰੌਸ਼ਨ
ਇਹ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕਿਸੇ ਅਜਿਹੀ ਵਸਤੂ ਲਈ ਵਰਤਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਗਰਮ ਕੀਤੇ ਬਗੈਰ ਰੌਸ਼ਨੀ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ।
*Many luminescent articles are sold in the markets during the Diwali days.*
2. *Luminaria* ( Noun )
A small paper lantern, usually having a candle or lamp / ‘diya’ with or without some sand inside.
ਚੰਡੋਲ
ਇੱਕ ਛੋਟਾ ਜਿਹਾ ਕਾਗਜ਼ ਦਾ ਚੰਡੋਲ , ਜਿਸ ਦੇ ਅੰਦਰ ਆਮ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ ਰੇਤ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ਼ ਜਾਂ ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਬਗੈਰ ਇੱਕ ਮੋਮਬੱਤੀ ਜਾਂ ਦੀਵਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।
*A luminaria attracts the customers making their purchases during the Diwali days.*
Contributed by :
*Mrs Harprit Kaur*
Lecturer English
SCERT Punjab
*Mr. Tarun Bharti*
TGT English.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*Root Word of the Day for 24.10.2019*
*PHOBIA* (Noun)
/ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
* Origin / Meaning in Brief*
This word has come from the Greek word 'phobos', which means 'fear'.
ਡਰ
*Sentence of the Day*
*Positive attitude of friends and family can help a person overcome his / her phobia(s).*
*Related Words*
*Level - 1 ( Classes 6 to 8 )*
1. *Astraphobia* Noun
/ਐਸਟ੍ਰਅ'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
Astra ( Greek, meaning lightning or thunder ) + phobia ( fear)
Thus Astraphobia is fear of lightning and / or thunder.
ਬਿਜਲੀ ਦੀ ਚਮਕ ਅਤੇ / ਜਾਂ ਅਵਾਜ਼ ( ਗੜਗੜਾਹਟ ) ਤੋਂ ਭੈ ਜਾਂ ਡਰ।
*Persons with Astraphobia prefer to live rather indoor on a rainy day.*
2. *Bibliophobia* Noun
/ਬਿਬਲਿਅਓ'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
Biblio ( books ) + phobia ( fear )
Thus Bibliophobia is fear of books.
ਪੁਸਤਕ ਪਰਹੇਜ਼, ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਡਰ
*Students can overcome their Bibliophobia and develop a love for books with frequent visits to a library.*
*Level - 2 ( Classes 9 to 12 )*
1. *Nyctophobia*
/ਨਿਕਟਅ'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
'Nycto' means night or darkness and 'phobia' is fear. Thus Nyctophobia means fear of darkness.
ਰਾਤ ਜਾਂ ਹਨੇਰੇ ਤੋਂ ਡਰ।
*By being near or around them during night, parents can help their small children overcome ( their ) nyctophobia.*
4. *Hemophobia*(Noun)
/ਹੈਮੋ'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
French 'hemo' means blood
and 'phobia' is fear. Thus 'Hemophobia' means fear of blood.
ਖੂਨ / ਲਹੂ ਤੋਂ ਡਰ
*Despite having Hemophobia, he is determined to become a surgeon.*
Contributed by:
*Ms. Pooja Sharma*
Lecturer in English
GSSS Navan Shahar
SBS Nagar
*Ms.Anita Basra*
Lecturer in English
GGSSS Mehtabpur
Jalandhar
All the best !
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab
*Root Word of the Day for 23.10.2019*:
*PHOBIA* (Noun)
/ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
*Meaning*
This word has come from the Greek word, 'phobos', which means 'fear'.
ਡਰ
*Sentence*
**Ram uses a night light as a solution against nyctophobia (fear of darkness).*
*Related Words*
*Level - 1 ( Classes 6 to 8 )*
1. *Zoophobia* Noun
/ਜ਼ੂ'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
Zoo (Greek, for animal) + phobia (fear)
Zoo means animals and 'phobia' means fear. Thus Zoophobia is fear of animals.
.*ਜੰਤੂ ਭੈ, ਜਾਨਵਰ ਤੋਂ ਡਰ*
*By keeping a pet my friend tried to overcome his zoophobia.*
2. *Aerophobia* Noun
/ਏਅਰਓ'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
Aero (Greek, air or air current) + phobia (fear)
'Aero' used for flying and 'phobia' means fear. Thus Aerophobia is fear of flying. In simpler words, it means
the fear of travelling in an aircraft.
ਜਹਾਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਉੱਡਣ/ਸਫ਼ਰ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਡਰ
*I joined a flying club to try overcoming my aerophobia.*
*Level - 2 ( Classes 9 to 12 )*
1. *Claustrophobia*
/ਕਲੌਸਟ੍ਰਅ'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/ noun *Latin "claustrum" stands for a bolt which is used as a means of closing or shutting a place or space to make it a tight or confined one.*
'Claustro' means closed or tight (place/space) and 'phobia' is fear. Thus Claustrophobia means fear of being in a closed or tight place. For example,many people are scared of moving to a lift .
ਬੰਦ ਥਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਡਰਨ ਦਾ ਮਨੋਰੋਗ
*People with claustrophobia have a horror of being trapped while in a lift.*
4. *Glossophobia*(Noun)
/ਗਲੌਸਅਓ'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
Glosso (Greek) means tongue and 'phobia' is fear. Thus 'Glossophobia' means fear of public speaking.
ਵਿਚਾਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਜਨਤਕ ਪ੍ਗਟਾਅ ਤੋਂ ਡਰ
* A person with glossophobia is likely to experience a dry mouth, weak voice and uncontrollable body shaking while speaking in public.*
*Speaking in front of a mirror often helps one overcome one's glossophobia.*
Contributed by:
*Ms. Pooja Sharma*
Lecturer in English
GSSS Navan Shahar
SBS Nagar
*Ms. Anita Basra*
Lecturer in English
GGSSS Mehatpur (Jalandhar)
All the best !
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab
*Root Word of the Day for 22.10.2019*:-
*PHOBIA* (Noun)
/ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
*Meaning*
This word has come from the Greek word, 'phobos', which means 'fear'.
ਡਰ
*Sentence*
*Parents help their kids to overcome their phobias.*
*Related Words*
*Level - 1 ( Classes 6 to 8 )*
1. *Hydrophobia*(Noun)
/ਹਾਇਡ੍ਰਅ'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
Hydro means water and 'phobia' means fear. Thus Hydrophobia is fear of water.
ਜਲ ਤਰਾਸ; ਪਾਣੀ ਤੋਂ ਡਰ
*He has refused to come for swimming as he has hydrophobia.*
2. *Monophobia*
(Noun)
/ਮੌਨਅ(ਓ)'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
Mono means one/alone and 'phobia' means fear. Thus Monophobia is fear of being alone. Many young children have monophobia.
ਇੱਕਲੇਪਣ ਦਾ ਡਰ
*A person with monophobia might have problems travelling alone.*
*Level - 2 ( Classes 9 to 12 )*
1. *Acrophobia* (Noun)
/ਐਕ੍ਰਅ'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
Acro means height and 'phobia' is fear. Thus Acrophobia means fear of height.
ਉੱਚੀ ਥਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਡਰ / ਡਰਨ ਦਾ ਭਾਵ
*Many pilots still enjoy flying even though they have some degree of acrophobia.*
4. *Pyrophobia* (Noun)
/ਪਾਇਰਅਓ'ਫ਼ਅਓਬਿਅ/
Pyro means fire and 'phobia' is fear. Thus 'pyrophobia' means fear of fire.
ਅੱਗ ਤੋਂ ਡਰ
*Samir could never become a firefighter due to his extreme pyrophobia.*
Contributed by:
*Ms. Farzana Shamim*
Lecturer in English
GSSS Chand Baja
Faridkot.
*Ms. Talwinder Kaur*
Science Mistress
GHS Kukkarsuha
SBS Nagar
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab
*Root Word of the Day* for *21/10/2019*
*PORT*
/ਪੋਟ/
Port is a Latin word which means " carry ".
(This root word we have already done last week but there are some other important words which are related to this root. Hence the same root again)
*Sentence of the Day*
*Import and export are the two aspects of foreign trade.*
Related Words :-
*Level -1 ( Classes 6th - 8th )*
1. *Seaport* (noun)
/ਸੀਪੋਟ/
Sea (A large water body) + Port (carry)
A place near the seacoast where ships regularly stop for loading and unloading of goods etc.
ਬੰਦਰਗਾਹ
*Paradip port in Odisha is the busiest cargo port in India.*
2. *Airport* (noun)
/'ਏਅਪੌਟ /
Air(through air) + port (carry)
A place where aircraft regularly take off and land,
and carry passengers and cargo.
ਹਵਾਈ ਅੱਡਾ
*In India the highest commercial airport is situated in Leh.*
Leh is the headquarter of newly created Union Territory of Ladakh.
*Level - 2 ( Classes 9th - 12th )*
1. *Deport*: Verb
/ਡਿ'ਪੌਟ/
De (remove)+ port (carry) = To remove from the country.
To expel from a country. This word also includes another root namely de' which means to remove something. Therefore deport means removing someone out of the country.
ਦੇਸ਼ ਨਿਕਾਲਾ ਦੇਣਾ, ਕੱਢ ਦੇਣਾ
*Britishers had deported Bahadur Shah Jaffer to Rangoon after mutiny of 1857.*
2. *Exporter*(noun)
/ਐ'ਕਸਪੌਟਅ(ਰ)/
Ex (Outside) + Porter (carry) = Things (goods)
carries outside the country.
A person, country or company that sends goods or services to another country for sale/business. Here is another root word namely Ex' which means out'. Export therefore means something sent out' of the country.
ਨਿਰਯਾਤ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਾ ਵਪਾਰੀ ਮੁਲਕ, ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਜਾਂ ਕੰਪਨੀ।
*France is the world's second biggest exporter of agricultural products.*
Contributed by :-
*Mr Tajinderbir Singh*
Lecturer in Economics ,
GSSS Dehriwala ( Asr. )
*Ms. Pooja Sharma*
Lecturer in English
GSSS Nava Sahar
SBS Nagar.
All the best!!
Happy to share my experience of interaction with students with Word of the Day. *The response and body language of the students is the most satisfying and the real reward*
Credit goes to our untiring *School Heads* and our committed *Teachers*
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab.
ROOT WORD OF THE DAY for 18.10.2019*
*Mob*
*Origin/Meaning in Brief*
The word has originated from the Latin word "mobilis" where it means "move or change.''
*Sentence of the Day*
*Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives.*
*Related Words*
*LEVEL1 (CLASSES 6TH - 8TH)*
1. *Mobile* : Adj.
/'ਮਅਉਬਾਇਲ/
Capable of moving or being moved
ਗਤੀਸ਼ੀਲ, ਚੱਲਣਸ਼ੀਲ, ਚਲੰਤ, ਚਲ (ਜੋ ਅਚਲ ਦੇ ਵਿਪਰੀਤ ਚਲੰਤ ਹੋਵੇ), ਚਲਦਾ-ਫਿਰਦਾ।
*Mobile libraries (Bookmobiles) are a good way of promoting reading habits among people.*
2. *Automobile* : Noun
/ਓਟਅ'ਮਬੀਲ/
Auto means self and mobile means something that is capable of moving. Thus automobile is a
motor vehicle or (self - driven) car.
ਮੋਟਰਗੱਡੀ
*Rich people are fond of driving expensive automobiles.*
*LEVEL 2 - (CLASSES 9th - 12th)*
1. *Mobility* :
/ਮਅਉ'ਬਿਲਅਟਿ/ noun
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.
ਗਤੀਸ਼ੀਲਤਾ, ਚੱਲਣਸ਼ੀਲਤਾ।
*Yoga exercises increase the mobility of body organs.*
2. *Snowmobile* :
/ਸਨਅਓ'ਮਬੀਅਲ/ noun
A snowmobile is a small vehicle designed and built to move easily across the snow or ice.
ਇੱਕ ਛੋਟਾ ਜਿਹਾ ਵਾਹਨ ਜੋ ਬਰਫ 'ਤੇ ਅਸਾਨੀ ਨਾਲ ਚਲਾਇਆ ਜਾ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ।
*Tourists can enjoy a ride on a snowmobile in Shimla*
Contributed by
*Ms. Pooja Sharma*
Lecturer in English
GSSS Nava Shahar
SBS Nagar; and
*Ms Wanni Malhotra Vijh*
SST Mistress
GMS Salamatpur
SAS Nagar
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab
*Root Word of the Day for 17.10.2019*
*PORT*
Port is a Latin word which means " carry ".
*Sentence of the Day :*
*Buses , trucks , cars, trains and aeroplanes are called the Means of Transport(ation).*
*Related Words*
*Level-1 ( classes 6th - 8th )*
1. *Porter* Noun
/ਪੋਟਅ/
One who carries things or baggage, particularly at a railway station. ਕੁਲੀ
*I will ask a porter to carry the baggage for me.*
2. *Portable* Adjective
/'ਪੋਟਅਬਲ/
Something that can be shifted or carried from one place to another.
Capable of being transported.
ਜਿਹੜਾ ਇੱਕ ਥਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਚੁੱਕ ਕੇ ਦੂਜੀ ਥਾਂ ਰੱਖਿਆ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ, ਚੁੱਕਵਾਂ, ਸਫ਼ਰੀ।
*Being light - weight, this music system is easy to keep, and also portable.*
*Level - 2 ( Classes 9th - 12th )*
1. *Export* Verb
/ਐਕਸਪੋਟ/
To carry out or ship commodities to other countries or places for sale, exchange etc.
ਨਿਰਯਾਤ
*The farmers export their surplus crops to many nations.*
2. *Transport*: (noun and verb)
ਟ੍ਰੈਨ੍ਸ੍ਪੌਰ੍ਟ
Process of carrying from place to place ( noun ) ਆਵਾਜਾਈ
To carry from place to place ( verb )
ਆਵਾਜਾਈ ਕਰਨਾ/ ਸੰਭਵ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ
*Railway(s) is the cheapest and the safest mode of land transport. ( as a noun)*
*Ships are used to transport heavy objects across other countries. ( as a verb ).*
Contributed by :-
*Mr Tajinderbir Singh*
Lecturer in Economics ,
GSSS Dehriwala ( Asr. )
*Ms Wanni Malhotra Vijh*
SSt. Mistress
GMS SALAMATPUR
SAS Nagar
All the best !! And sorry for the delay!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*Root Word of the Day for 16.10.2019*
*Bio*:
/'bʌɪəʊ/ ਬਾਇਅਓ
The root word 'bio' comes from the Greek *"bios"* which means
*"life"*.
*Sentence of the Day*:
*Single use plastic bags are non biodegradable.*
*Level 1 (For 6th to 8th Classes)
1. *Biologist* Noun
/ਬਾਇਔਲਅਜਿਸਟ/
*Bio* means life, when combined with *logos* (another Greek root), it means the study or science of living things, both plants and animals.
A person who studies Biology is known as a Biologist.
ਜੀਵ-ਵਿਗਿਆਨੀ
*Dr. Lalji Singh, a famous biologist, developed DNA fingerprinting that has been accepted by the Indian courts.*
2. *Biopic* Noun
/ਬਾਇਉਪਿਕ/
Bio means life and "pic" means picture(movie). Thus biopic is a film based on the life of a famous person.
ਕਿਸੇ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਦੀ ਜੀਵਨੀ 'ਤੇ ਅਧਾਰਿਤ ਫਿਲਮ
*Super 30 is a biopic on the famous teacher Anand Kumar.*
*Level 2 (For classes 9th to 12th)
1. *Biometric* Adjective
/ਬਾਇਅਉ'ਮੈਟਰਿਕਸ/
Bio (life) + Metric (measurement)
Related to human characteristics. It is used in identifying faces, fingerprints, eyes etc as we use in Adhaar cards or passport making.
ਜੀਵ-ਸੰਖਿਆ ਵਿਗਿਆਨ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ, ਜੀਵ-ਅੰਕੜਾ ਵਿਗਿਆਨ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ
*Many schools in Punjab use biometric devices for attendance.*
2. *Biopsy* : Noun
/ਬਾਇਓਪਸਿ/
*Bio* means life + *opsis* means sight. Thus it is a medical examination, generally with a microscope, of a living tissue.
ਕਿਸੇ ਜੀਵਿਤ ਟਿਸ਼ੂ ਦੀ ਮਾਇਕਰੋਸਕੋਪ ਨਾਲ ਜਾਂਚ
*A biopsy is generally a minor surgical procedure.*
Compiled by :
*Ms. Talwinder Kaur*
Science Mistress
GHS Kukarsuha, District SBS Nagar
*Mr. Tejaswi Kumar Chadha*
Block Fzr -4
District Ferozepur
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab
*Root Word of the Day for 15.10.2019*
*Bio*:
/'bʌɪəʊ/ ਬਾਇਅਓ
The root word 'bio' comes from the Greek *"bios"* which means
*"life"*.
*Sentence of the Day*:
*Biodiversity is the keystone to the life on earth.*
ਜੈਵਿਕ ਭਿੰਨਤਾ ਧਰਤੀ 'ਤੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਦਾ ਅਧਾਰ ਹੈ।
*Related words of the Day*
*Class 6 to 8*
1. *Biosphere*:
(Noun)
/'ਬਾਇਅਉਸਫ਼ਿਅ*/
*Meaning*:
Bio (life) + sphere (a round solid figure). Biosphere is the part on or around Earth which supports life of any kind - flora or fauna/plants or animals.
ਜੀਵ-ਖੇਤਰ, ਧਰਤੀ ਦਾ ਉਹ ਭਾਗ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਜੀਵਨ/ਜੀਵ ਅਤੇ ਪੌਦੇ ਹੋ ਸਕਦਾ/ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ ।
*The moon does not have a biosphere, which is why there are no (known) plants or living creatures.*
2. *Biography*
(Noun)
/ਬਾਇ'ਅਓਗ੍ਰਅਫ਼ਿ/
*Meaning*:
Bio (life) + graphy (form of writing) ; means :
Story in written, of the life of a specific person/personality.
ਜੀਵਨੀ, ਜੀਵਨ ਬਿਰਤਾਂਤ ।
*"Akhara" written by Saurabh Duggal is an authorised biography of Mahavir Singh Phogat.*
Note : Amir Khan's ''Dangal" - a biographical Hindi film is largely based on his life.
*For classes 9 to 12*
1. *Biology*
(Noun)
/ਬਾਇ'ਔਲਅਜਿ/
*Meaning*:
Bio (life) + logy (study)
The study of living things, both plants and animals.
ਜੀਵ ਵਿਗਿਆਨ
Further it has two classes ; Botany dealing with the study of plants, and Zoology dealing with that of animals.
*We have a microscope in our Biology laboratory.*
*The Biology of plants is called Botany, and that of animals ; Zoology.*
2. *Antibiotic*:
(Noun and adjective)
/ਐਨਟਿਬਾਇ'ਔਟਿਕ/
*Meaning*: Anti (against or opposed to) + biotic (relating to living organisms).
A drug used to treat bacterial infections.
ਰੋਗਾਣੂ-ਨਾਸ਼ਕ (ਦਵਾਈ) ।
*Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming ( as a noun ).*
Penicillin is an antibiotic medicine ( as an adjective ).
Compiled by :
*Mr. Sandeep Kumar*
(BMT Block Rampura Phul, Bathinda)
*Ms Ramandeep Kaur* (English Mistress), G.S.S.S Bir Talab Basti 4-5, Bathinda.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab
*Root Word of the Day for 14.10.2019*
*Hydro* ਹਾਇਡ੍ਰਅ
*Meaning*
Related with water. The word has Greek origin "hydr"/ਹਾਇਡ੍ਰ which means water/ਪਾਣੀ
*Related Words of the Day*
*Level 1 (For classes 6th - 8th)*
1. *Hydrosphere* (noun ) ਹਾਇਡ੍ਰਅਓਸਫਿਅ
Combined mass of water found on, under and above the surface of the Earth. The word contains hydro means water and sphere which means surface of earth as earth is almost like a sphere. Water is available on earth either in sea, under earth as underground water or in air in the form of vapours. In Punjabi ,the word is called ਜਲਮੰਡਲ.
*All of the oceans, lakes, seas and clouds are part of the hydrosphere.*
2. *Dehydration* (noun )
ਡੀਹਾਇਡ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨ
The process by which something or somebody loses a lot of water. For example, at times players sweat out too much and as a result, they lose water from the body . This causes dehydration.
A state of dryness resulting from the loss or removal of water.
Another example ; food items are often dehydrated for preservation. Here , dehydration is good.
ਕਿਸੇ ਚੀਜ਼, ਸਰੀਰ ਆਦਿ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਪਾਣੀ ਖ਼ਤਮ ਹੋਣ ਦਾ ਭਾਵ; ਸੁਕਾਉਣ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਿਆ, ਨਿਰਜਲੀਕਰਨ ।
*Camels can withstand dehydration for long periods.*
*Level 2 (For Classes 9th -12th)*
1. *Hydroelectricity* (noun)
ਹਾਈਡ੍ਰਅਓਇਲੈਕਟ੍ਰਿਸਟੀ
Electricity produced using the force of water is called Hydroelectric power. In Punjabi it is called ਪਣ -ਬਿਜਲੀ.
Please see the use of root word hydro here again.
*Hydroelectricity is the cheapest and cleanest source of power.*
2. *Hydrogen* (noun)
ਹਾਇਡ੍ਰਜਨ
The lightest chemical element and also a gas. Interestingly, the word hydrogen' contains root word hydro which means water. As we know, hydrogen is one of the elements alongwith Oxygen forming water.
ਹਾਇਡ੍ਰਜਨ ਗੈਸ
*Hydrogen is a highly inflammable gas.*
Contributed by :
*Ms Jyoti*
English mistress
GMS Malakpur Jattan
Bhunerheri 2, Patiala.
All the best!! You may like to do some more research on these words and explain to the students in your own intersting way!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education.
ROOT WORD and Related Words OF THE DAY for 11.10.2019*
As discussed and decided earlier, we will have two words each for middle; and, high and senior secondary classes, which would be based on the same root word.
*Multi*
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿ/
*Meaning*:
The Latin root word *Multi* means "many".
ਅਨੇਕ, ਬਹੁਤ
*Sentence of the Day*
*Multiple - choice questions are easy to solve.*
*Words Related to the Root word*:
*Level 1 (Classes 6th -8th )*
1. *Multiple*: Adjective
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿਪਲ/
Involving many parts or elements
ਬਹੁਭਾਗੀ, ਕਿਸਮ-ਕਿਸਮ ਦਾ
*She prepared multiple copies of the report.*
*Multiple* Noun
A digit or number that may be divided by another digit or number without (leaving) a remainder.
ਗੁਣਜ
15 and 20 are multiples of 5.
2. *Multistorey* Adjective
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿ'ਸਟਓਰੀ/
Having many storeys
ਬਹੁਮੰਜ਼ਲੀ
*Big cities have multistorey buildings.*
*Level 2 (Classes 9th - 12th)*
1. *Multitasking*: noun
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿ'ਟਾਸਕਿੰਗ/
Art of performing many tasks at the same time.
ਇੱਕੋ ਸਮੇਂ ਤੇ ਕਈ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕਲਾ
*My mother often performs multitasking to save time.*
2. *Multimedia*: noun
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿ'ਮੀਡਿਅ/
Many different types of media. For example, while using e-content, we use both audio and video .
ਬਹੁਮਾਧਿਅਮ/ਅੱਖਰਾਂ, ਤਸਵੀਰਾਂ, ਰੇਖਾ-ਚਿੱਤਰਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਧੁਨੀਆਂ ਆਦਿ ਦੇ ਮੇਲ ਵਾਲਾ (ਸੰਚਾਰ) ਮਾਧਿਅਮ
Punjab Education Department provides e-content through multimedia.
All the best!!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary school Education
*ROOT WORD and Related Words OF THE DAY for 10.10.2019*
As discussed, we will have two words for middle classes and two words for High and Senior Secondary Classes, based on same root word.
*Multi*
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿ/
*Meaning*:
The Latin root word *Multi* means "many".
ਅਨੇਕ, ਬਹੁਤ
*Sentence of the Day*
*Kids like multicoloured clothes.*
*Words Related to the Root word*:
*Level 1 (Classes 6th -8th )*
1. *Multicoloured* Adjective
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿਕਲਅਰਅਡ/
Having many colours
ਬਹੁਰੰਗੀ
*I gave him multicoloured garments.*
2. *Multigrain*: Adjective
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿਗ੍ਰੇਨ/
Consisting of many different grains
ਭਿੰਨ ਭਿੰਨ ਅਨਾਜਾਂ ਤੋਂ
ਬਣਿਆ
*People use multigrain flour for better health.*
*Level 2 (Classes 9th - 12th)*
1. *Multilingual*: Adjective
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿ'ਲਿੰਗਵਅਲ/
Multi + lingual
Lingual has come from lingua which means (tongue or speech). Multilingual ,therefore, means any person using or knowing many languages (more than two)
ਦੋ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ, ਬਹੁ-ਭਾਸ਼ਾਈ
*India is a multilingual country.*
2. *Multicultural*: Adjective
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿਕਅੱਲਚਅਰਲ/
Multi + cultural
Culture is a word used for way of life of people of an area, region, group or society which relates to the way they perform various things.
Having many cultural or ethnic groups within a society or region.
ਕਿਸੇ ਸਮਾਜ ਜਾਂ ਖੇਤਰ ਵਿਚ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਸਭਿਆਚਾਰਕ ਸਮੂਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਹੋਣ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ।
*India is a multicultural country.*
Contributed by :
*Ms. Pooja Sharma.*
Lecturer in English
GSSS NawanShahar & *Mr. Kamaljit Singh Sidhu*
B.M. English
S.A.S. Nagar
All the best!!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary school Education
*Root Word of the Day for 9.10.2019*
We are having the same root word as on 7th October. The purpose is to explain it in detail and also to create interest among students. Therefore today's root word is again *Equ*
*Meaning*
The root Equ is of Latin origin ( from Aequalis) which means equal, uniform or identical.
*Sentence of the Day*
*The equator divides the earth into two hemispheres.*
*Related Words*
1. *Equator*
(Noun)
/ਇ'ਕਵੇਇਟਅ/
An imaginary line drawn around the middle of the earth at equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole. Please emphasize that there is no such line actually on earth. This is just an imaginary line .
ਭੂਮੱਧ-ਰੇਖਾ
*It is very hot near the equator.*
2. *Adequate*
(Adjective)
/'ਐਡਿਕਵਟ/
This word has two roots namely *ad* and *Equ*. Ad means 'towards near'. Therefore, Adequate means anything which is very near to another thing. Or we can say
anything which is just
enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose.
ਕਾਫ਼ੀ, ਉਪਯੁਕਤ, ਚੋਖਾ; ਢੁਕਵਾਂ, ਯੋਗ, ਮੁਨਾਸਬ
*Our school has adequate books for all students.*
3 *Equalize*
( Verb)
/'ਈਕਵਅਲਾਇਜ਼/
To make things or people equal.
ਬਰਾਬਰ ਕਰਨਾ ਜਾਂ ਹੋਣਾ, ਸਮੀਕਰਨ ਕਰਨਾ
*We should equalize the workload among the teaching staff.*
4. *Equivalent*
(Adjective)
/ਇ'ਕਇਵ਼ਅਲਅਨਟ/
Equal in value, amount, function, meaning etc.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥੀ, ਸਮਾਨ, ਸਮ, ਸਮਮੁੱਲ, ਸਮਤੁੱਲ, ਬਰਾਬਰ, ਸਮਪ੍ਰਭਾਵੀ
*Milk and curd are equivalent in nutritional uses.*
The words were contributed and prepared by:
Mr Tejaswi Chadda BPEO Ferozepur -4 ;
Mr Kamaljit Sidhu BM English, Kurali, SAS Nagar.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*ROOT WORD and Related Words OF THE DAY for 10.10.2019*
As discussed, we will have two words for middle classes and two words for High and Senior Secondary Classes, based on same root word.
*Multi*
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿ/
*Meaning*:
The Latin root word *Multi* means "many".
ਅਨੇਕ, ਬਹੁਤ
*Sentence of the Day*
*Kids like multicoloured clothes.*
*Words Related to the Root word*:
*Level 1 (Classes 6th -8th )*
1. *Multicoloured* Adjective
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿਕਲਅਰਅਡ/
Having many colours
ਬਹੁਰੰਗੀ
*I gave him multicoloured garments.*
2. *Multigrain*: Adjective
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿਗ੍ਰੇਨ/
Consisting of many different grains
ਭਿੰਨ ਭਿੰਨ ਅਨਾਜਾਂ ਤੋਂ
ਬਣਿਆ
*People use multigrain flour for better health.*
*Level 2 (Classes 9th - 12th)*
1. *Multilingual*: Adjective
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿ'ਲਿੰਗਵਅਲ/
Multi + lingual
Lingual has come from lingua which means (tongue or speech). Multilingual ,therefore, means any person using or knowing many languages (more than two)
ਦੋ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ, ਬਹੁ-ਭਾਸ਼ਾਈ
*India is a multilingual country.*
2. *Multicultural*: Adjective
/ਮਅੱਲਟਿਕਅੱਲਚਅਰਲ/
Multi + cultural
Culture is a word used for way of life of people of an area, region, group or society which relates to the way they perform various things.
Having many cultural or ethnic groups within a society or region.
ਕਿਸੇ ਸਮਾਜ ਜਾਂ ਖੇਤਰ ਵਿਚ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਸਭਿਆਚਾਰਕ ਸਮੂਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਹੋਣ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ।
*India is a multicultural country.*
Contributed by :
*Ms. Pooja Sharma.*
Lecturer in English
GSSS NawanShahar & *Mr. Kamaljit Singh Sidhu*
B.M. English
S.A.S. Nagar
All the best!!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary school Education
*Root Word of the Day for 9.10.2019*
We are having the same root word as on 7th October. The purpose is to explain it in detail and also to create interest among students. Therefore today's root word is again *Equ*
*Meaning*
The root Equ is of Latin origin ( from Aequalis) which means equal, uniform or identical.
*Sentence of the Day*
*The equator divides the earth into two hemispheres.*
*Related Words*
1. *Equator*
(Noun)
/ਇ'ਕਵੇਇਟਅ/
An imaginary line drawn around the middle of the earth at equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole. Please emphasize that there is no such line actually on earth. This is just an imaginary line .
ਭੂਮੱਧ-ਰੇਖਾ
*It is very hot near the equator.*
2. *Adequate*
(Adjective)
/'ਐਡਿਕਵਟ/
This word has two roots namely *ad* and *Equ*. Ad means 'towards near'. Therefore, Adequate means anything which is very near to another thing. Or we can say
anything which is just
enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose.
ਕਾਫ਼ੀ, ਉਪਯੁਕਤ, ਚੋਖਾ; ਢੁਕਵਾਂ, ਯੋਗ, ਮੁਨਾਸਬ
*Our school has adequate books for all students.*
3 *Equalize*
( Verb)
/'ਈਕਵਅਲਾਇਜ਼/
To make things or people equal.
ਬਰਾਬਰ ਕਰਨਾ ਜਾਂ ਹੋਣਾ, ਸਮੀਕਰਨ ਕਰਨਾ
*We should equalize the workload among the teaching staff.*
4. *Equivalent*
(Adjective)
/ਇ'ਕਇਵ਼ਅਲਅਨਟ/
Equal in value, amount, function, meaning etc.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥੀ, ਸਮਾਨ, ਸਮ, ਸਮਮੁੱਲ, ਸਮਤੁੱਲ, ਬਰਾਬਰ, ਸਮਪ੍ਰਭਾਵੀ
*Milk and curd are equivalent in nutritional uses.*
The words were contributed and prepared by:
Mr Tejaswi Chadda BPEO Ferozepur -4 ;
Mr Kamaljit Sidhu BM English, Kurali, SAS Nagar.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
ROOT WORD OF THE Day for 7th October 2019*
*Equ*
*Meaning*
The root word *equ* has come from Latin "aequalis" which means
equal, uniform or identical.
*Sentence of the Day*
*All human beings are equal.*
*Words Related With the Root word equ* :
1. *Equality*
(Noun)
/ਇ'ਕਵੌਲਅਟਿ/
*Meaning*
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights or opportunities.
ਬਰਾਬਰ ਹੋਣ ਦੀ ਅਵਸਥਾ, ਖਾਸਕਰ ਰੁਤਬੇ, ਅਧਿਕਾਰਾਂ, ਜਾਂ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਵਿਚ , ਬਰਾਬਰੀ, ਸਮਾਨਤਾ, ਸਮਤਾ ਆਦਿ ।
*We want equality and justice at the work place.*
*Our constitution provides right to equality to all citizens.*
2. *Equity*
( Noun)
/'ਐੱਕਵਅਟਿ/
The quality of being fair and impartial.
"equity of treatment."
Shares of special type.
ਨਿਆਂ, ਹੱਕ; ਧਰਮ ਦੇ ਸਿਧਾਂਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਜਾਂ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵ; ਨਿਰਪੱਖਤਾ; ਉਹ ਹੁੰਡੀਆਂ ਜਾਂ ਸ਼ੇਅਰ ਜਿੰਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਉੱਤੇ ਨਿਸ਼ਚਿਤ ਸੂਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਮਿਲਦਾ, ਇਕਵਿਟੀਜ਼ ।
Illustrations giving difference between Equality and Equity:
Suppose A and B are two persons and A is poorer than B. If we give Rs 50 each to both A and B, this is *equality* but if we give Rs 75 to A and only Rs 50 to B, this means *Equity* has been done to both.
Normally, Courts and government gives more importance to Equity than Equality.
*Justice and equity are twin guardians that watch over men.*
3. *Equation*
(Noun)
/ਇ'ਕਵੇਇਯ਼ਨ/
(Related to) Mathematics - A statement showing that two amounts or values are equal.
ਸਮੀਕਰਨ, ਤੁੱਲਕਰਨ; ਸੰਤੁਲਨ, ਬਰਾਬਰੀ; (ਗਣਿ) ਮੁਸਾਵਾਤ ਜਾਂ ਸਮੀਕਰਨ; ਬਰਾਬਰੀ ਜਿਸ ਦਾ ਚਿੰਨ੍ਹ (=) ਹੈ ।
For example
2a+3b=13
3a+ 5b=21
*My Maths teacher told me that one side of an equation must balance the other.*
4. *Equal*
( Verb and noun )
/'ਈਕਵਅਲ/
(As a Verb) To make (or to be) equal to.
ਬਰਾਬਰ ਕਰਨਾ, ਬਰਾਬਰੀ ਕਰਨਾ, ਇੱਕੋ ਜਿਹਾ ਕਰਨਾ ਜਾਂ ਹੋਣਾ
*With one more sixer he equalled the world record.*
(As a Noun ) one that is equal.
ਜਿਹੜਾ ਬਰਾਬਰ ਹੋਵੇ।
*Indian cars are the equal to those manufactured anywhere else in the world.*
ਸਮਾਨ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਜਾਂ ਸ਼ਕਤੀ ਰੱਖਣ ਵਾਲਾ, ਸਮ, ਹਾਣੀ; ਤੁੱਲ, ਸਮਰੂਪ, ਇਕਰੂਪ, ਸੰਤੁਲਿਤ, ਬਰਾਬਰ ਦਾ, ਸਮਸੁਭਾਅ/ਮਾਤਰਾ, ਸੰਖਿਆ ਜਾਂ ਅਕਾਰ ਪੱਖੋਂ ਬਰਾਬਰ।
*Children should have equal responsibilities towards their parents.*
The words were contributed by :
*Mr Sukhjinder Singh*
English Master
GGSSS Buttar, Moga.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab
*Root Word of the Day for 4.10.2019*
*Nov* cc
*Meaning*
The root word comes from Latin word *Nov* which means New.
*Sentence of the Day* :
*Sonam Wangchuk is a famous innovator of India.*
Note : Sonam Wangchuk, the inspiration behind Aamir Khan's 'Phunsukh Wangdu' character in 3 Idiots has been awarded for changing the world with his innovative thinking and dynamism.
*Words Related to the Root Word*
1. *Novel*
( Noun & Adjective)
/ˈnɒvl/ ,
ਨੋਵਲ
A book that tells a story about people and things that are not real;
new and original, not like anything seen before.
ਉਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਜਿਸ ਵਿਚ ਕਾਲਪਨਿਕ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਘਟਨਾਵਾਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਲਿਖੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ; ਨਾਵਲ, ਉਪਨਿਆਸ, ਨਵੀਨ
'Train to Pakistan' is a *novel* written by Khushwant Singh.
Keeping sheep in the garden is a *novel* way of keeping the grass short!
2. *Novelist*
( Noun)
/ˈnɒvəlɪst/
'ਨੋਵਲਿਸਟ
A person who writes novels.
ਨਾਵਲਕਾਰ; ਉਪਨਿਆਸਕਾਰ
S. Jaswant Singh Kanwal is a renowned Punjabi *novelist*.
3. *Innovator*
( Noun)
/ˈɪnəveɪtə(r)/
'ਇਨਅਵੇਇਟ(ਰ)
Someone who introduces a change or a new idea. One who renews or innovates.
ਕਾਢਕਾਰ
Being an *innovator*, I am not afraid of trying something new.
4. *Nova*
/ˈnəʊvə/
(Noun)
'ਨਅਓਵਾ
A star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months.
ਨਵਤਾਰਾ, ਨਵਾਂ ਚੜ੍ਹਨ ਵਾਲਾ ਨਛੱਤਰ ਜਾਂ ਤਾਰਾ
*Nova* explosion releases a lot of energy.
5. *Novalia*
( Noun)
/nəʊˈveɪlɪə/
ਨਅਓ'ਵੇਇਲਿਆ
Any land that has been newly reclaimed and cultivated ;
newly ploughed fields
ਨਵੇਂ ਵਾਹੇ ਖੇਤ
He has purchased a *novalia* to build an organic farm.
Contributed by
*Mrs Acme Mittal*
English Mistress
GGSSS Goniana Mandi
*Root Word of the Day for 3.10.2019*
*Nov* :
The root word 'Nov' comes from Latin *Nov* which means New. There is another word also in Latin *novus* which also means *New*
*Sentence of the Day* :
I have many *innovative* ideas.
*Words Related to the Root Word*
1. *Innovate*
(Verb)
/ˈɪnəveɪt/
'ਇਨ(ਅ)ਵੇਇਟ
*Meaning* : in (into) + Nov (new) + ate (make). Therefore the word innovate means
to bring something new to an environment; or
to introduce new things, new ideas, or new ways of doing something.
ਕਾਢ ਕੱਢਣੀ; ਨਵੀਂ ਰੀਤ ਚਲਾਉਣਾ; ਪਰਿਵਰਤਨ ਲਿਆਉਣਾ
If you want to compete, you have to *innovate* and adapt to those ideas.
2. *Novice* ( Noun)
/ˈnɒvɪs/,
'ਨੋਵਿਸ
A person “new” to something
ਸਿਖਾਂਦਰੂ; ਨਵਾਂ ਚੇਲਾ ।
You are too *novice* in the business to compete with the best in the business.
The *novice* actor missed cue after cue.
3. *Renovate* (Verb)
/ˈrɛnəveɪt/
'ਰੇਨ(ਅ)ਵੇਇਟ
To make “new” again. The root word Re' means again.
ਮੁਰੰਮਤ ਕਰਨੀ , ਨਵਾਂ ਕਰਨਾ
We have decided to *renovate* our house.
4. *Novella* (Noun)
/nəˈvɛlə/
ਨ(ਅ)'ਵੇਲਾ
A short novel ( a new prose story),
ਛੋਟਾ ਨਾਵਲ
I like to read a *novella*.
5. *Supernova* (Noun)
/ˌsuːpəˈnəʊvə/
/ˌਸੂਪ(ਅ)'ਨਅਓਵਾ/
A supernova is a star which explodes, and so creates a “new” star.
(ਟੁੱਟਣ ਜਾਂ ਵਿਸਫੋਟ ਕਰਨ ਸਮੇਂ) ਅਤਿ ਚਮਕੀਲਾ ਤਾਰਾ, ਅਤਿ ਚਮਕੀਲਾ ਨਵਤਾਰਾ
At least one *supernova* occurs per decade in our galaxy.
The words were contributed and prepared by
*Mrs Acme Mittal*
English Mistress
GGSS Goniana Mandi, Bathinda.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab
ROOT WORD OF THE Day for 7th October 2019*
*Equ*
*Meaning*
The root word *equ* has come from Latin "aequalis" which means
equal, uniform or identical.
*Sentence of the Day*
*All human beings are equal.*
*Words Related With the Root word equ* :
1. *Equality*
(Noun)
/ਇ'ਕਵੌਲਅਟਿ/
*Meaning*
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights or opportunities.
ਬਰਾਬਰ ਹੋਣ ਦੀ ਅਵਸਥਾ, ਖਾਸਕਰ ਰੁਤਬੇ, ਅਧਿਕਾਰਾਂ, ਜਾਂ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਵਿਚ , ਬਰਾਬਰੀ, ਸਮਾਨਤਾ, ਸਮਤਾ ਆਦਿ ।
*We want equality and justice at the work place.*
*Our constitution provides right to equality to all citizens.*
2. *Equity*
( Noun)
/'ਐੱਕਵਅਟਿ/
The quality of being fair and impartial.
"equity of treatment."
Shares of special type.
ਨਿਆਂ, ਹੱਕ; ਧਰਮ ਦੇ ਸਿਧਾਂਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਜਾਂ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵ; ਨਿਰਪੱਖਤਾ; ਉਹ ਹੁੰਡੀਆਂ ਜਾਂ ਸ਼ੇਅਰ ਜਿੰਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਉੱਤੇ ਨਿਸ਼ਚਿਤ ਸੂਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਮਿਲਦਾ, ਇਕਵਿਟੀਜ਼ ।
Illustrations giving difference between Equality and Equity:
Suppose A and B are two persons and A is poorer than B. If we give Rs 50 each to both A and B, this is *equality* but if we give Rs 75 to A and only Rs 50 to B, this means *Equity* has been done to both.
Normally, Courts and government gives more importance to Equity than Equality.
*Justice and equity are twin guardians that watch over men.*
3. *Equation*
(Noun)
/ਇ'ਕਵੇਇਯ਼ਨ/
(Related to) Mathematics - A statement showing that two amounts or values are equal.
ਸਮੀਕਰਨ, ਤੁੱਲਕਰਨ; ਸੰਤੁਲਨ, ਬਰਾਬਰੀ; (ਗਣਿ) ਮੁਸਾਵਾਤ ਜਾਂ ਸਮੀਕਰਨ; ਬਰਾਬਰੀ ਜਿਸ ਦਾ ਚਿੰਨ੍ਹ (=) ਹੈ ।
For example
2a+3b=13
3a+ 5b=21
*My Maths teacher told me that one side of an equation must balance the other.*
4. *Equal*
( Verb and noun )
/'ਈਕਵਅਲ/
(As a Verb) To make (or to be) equal to.
ਬਰਾਬਰ ਕਰਨਾ, ਬਰਾਬਰੀ ਕਰਨਾ, ਇੱਕੋ ਜਿਹਾ ਕਰਨਾ ਜਾਂ ਹੋਣਾ
*With one more sixer he equalled the world record.*
(As a Noun ) one that is equal.
ਜਿਹੜਾ ਬਰਾਬਰ ਹੋਵੇ।
*Indian cars are the equal to those manufactured anywhere else in the world.*
ਸਮਾਨ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਜਾਂ ਸ਼ਕਤੀ ਰੱਖਣ ਵਾਲਾ, ਸਮ, ਹਾਣੀ; ਤੁੱਲ, ਸਮਰੂਪ, ਇਕਰੂਪ, ਸੰਤੁਲਿਤ, ਬਰਾਬਰ ਦਾ, ਸਮਸੁਭਾਅ/ਮਾਤਰਾ, ਸੰਖਿਆ ਜਾਂ ਅਕਾਰ ਪੱਖੋਂ ਬਰਾਬਰ।
*Children should have equal responsibilities towards their parents.*
The words were contributed by :
*Mr Sukhjinder Singh*
English Master
GGSSS Buttar, Moga.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Punjab
*Root Word of the Day for 4.10.2019*
*Nov* cc
*Meaning*
The root word comes from Latin word *Nov* which means New.
*Sentence of the Day* :
*Sonam Wangchuk is a famous innovator of India.*
Note : Sonam Wangchuk, the inspiration behind Aamir Khan's 'Phunsukh Wangdu' character in 3 Idiots has been awarded for changing the world with his innovative thinking and dynamism.
*Words Related to the Root Word*
1. *Novel*
( Noun & Adjective)
/ˈnɒvl/ ,
ਨੋਵਲ
A book that tells a story about people and things that are not real;
new and original, not like anything seen before.
ਉਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਜਿਸ ਵਿਚ ਕਾਲਪਨਿਕ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਘਟਨਾਵਾਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਲਿਖੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ; ਨਾਵਲ, ਉਪਨਿਆਸ, ਨਵੀਨ
'Train to Pakistan' is a *novel* written by Khushwant Singh.
Keeping sheep in the garden is a *novel* way of keeping the grass short!
2. *Novelist*
( Noun)
/ˈnɒvəlɪst/
'ਨੋਵਲਿਸਟ
A person who writes novels.
ਨਾਵਲਕਾਰ; ਉਪਨਿਆਸਕਾਰ
S. Jaswant Singh Kanwal is a renowned Punjabi *novelist*.
3. *Innovator*
( Noun)
/ˈɪnəveɪtə(r)/
'ਇਨਅਵੇਇਟ(ਰ)
Someone who introduces a change or a new idea. One who renews or innovates.
ਕਾਢਕਾਰ
Being an *innovator*, I am not afraid of trying something new.
4. *Nova*
/ˈnəʊvə/
(Noun)
'ਨਅਓਵਾ
A star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months.
ਨਵਤਾਰਾ, ਨਵਾਂ ਚੜ੍ਹਨ ਵਾਲਾ ਨਛੱਤਰ ਜਾਂ ਤਾਰਾ
*Nova* explosion releases a lot of energy.
5. *Novalia*
( Noun)
/nəʊˈveɪlɪə/
ਨਅਓ'ਵੇਇਲਿਆ
Any land that has been newly reclaimed and cultivated ;
newly ploughed fields
ਨਵੇਂ ਵਾਹੇ ਖੇਤ
He has purchased a *novalia* to build an organic farm.
Contributed by
*Mrs Acme Mittal*
English Mistress
GGSSS Goniana Mandi
*Root Word of the Day for 3.10.2019*
Root Word OF THE Day for 1.10.2019*
*Art*
*Meaning*:
The root word *Art* has come from Latin root word *ars* which means "skill method" or "technique".
Art is therefore the expression or application of human creative skill in visual, auditory etc. For example Painting, sculpture, music, film etc are form of art. In Punjabi, it means
*ਕਲਾ*
*Sentence of the Day*
*In every work of art, the artist himself is present*
*Words Related to the Root*:
1. *Artistry* Noun /'ਆਟਿਸਟਰਿ/
A superior skill that a person can learn by study, practice and observation.
ਕਲਾਕਾਰੀ, ਫ਼ਨਕਾਰੀ; ਕਲਾਕੌਸ਼ਲਤਾ, ਕਾਰੀਗਰੀ
I was highly impressed by the artistry of the violinist.
2. *Artistic* Adjective
/ਆ'ਟਿਸਟਿਕ/
Relating to art or artist.
ਕਲਾਤਮਿਕ, ਕਲਾਮਈ
Ankita belongs to an artistic family.
3. *Artificial* Adjective
/ਆਟਿ'ਫ਼ਿਸ਼ਲ/
The word has two roots
Art : skill and fic : to make
Suffix. : ial
Art + fic + ial = Skill + to make + relating to
Artificial refers to something that employs skill in its manufacture and thus doesn’t occur naturally or isn’t ‘natural’. The root word fic' has already been done by us.
ਨਕਲੀ, ਬਣਾਵਟੀ
*I don't like artificial flowers.*
4. *Artless* Adjective
/'ਆਟਲਅਸ/
Without craft or deceit,
Natural; simple.
Without art or skill; clumsy.
ਅਨਾੜੀ, ਕਲਾਹੀਣ; ਅਸੱਭਿਅ; ਮੂਰਖ, ਬੁੱਧੂ; ਨਿਸ਼ਕਪਟ, ਛਲ ਰਹਿਤ, ਸਿੱਧਾ-ਸਾਦਾ, ਭੋਲਾ-ਭਾਲਾ, ਕੁਦਰਤੀ, ਸੁਭਾਵਿਕ
*He smiled as artless as a child of 5.*
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*Root Word OF THE Day for 30.9.2019*
*Art*
*Meaning*:
The root word *Art* has come from Latin root word *ars* which means "skill method" or "technique".
Art is therefore the expression or application of human creative skill in visual and auditory etc. For example Painting, sculpture, music, film etc are form of art. In Punjabi, it means
*ਕਲਾ*
*Sentence of the Day*
"Every child is an artist."*
*Related Words of Day*:
1. *Artist* noun
/ਆਟਿਸਟ/
A person who creates works of art, especially paintings or drawings or a performance.
ਕਲਾਕਾਰ, ਚਿੱਤਰਕਾਰ, ਕਾਰੀਗਰ; ਗੁਣੀ
Charlie Chaplin was a renowned artist.
2. *Artisan* noun
/ਆਟਿ'ਜ਼ਨ/ -
A person skilled in a craft who creates objects by hand. e.g. furniture, sculpture, jewellery etc. For example, goldsmith is an artisan.
*ਦਸਤਕਾਰ, ਸ਼ਿਲਪਕਾਰ*
The artisan can cut stones into various shapes.
3. *Artifact* noun
/ਆਟਿ'ਫ਼ੈਕਟ/
An object, such as a tool, that was made in the past by human beings related to culture or history.
*ਇਤਿਹਾਸਿਕ ਕਲਾ-ਕਿਰਤ*
The museum has artifacts dating back to prehistoric times.
4. *Artiste*: noun
/ਆ'ਟੀਸਟ/
A professional artist or a skilled performer.
*ਨਾਚੀ, ਗਾਇਕਾ; ਪੇਸ਼ਵਰ ਕਲਾਕਾਰ*
He worked very hard to transform himself from a pop idol to an artiste.
The above said words were contributed and prepared by *Ms Pooja Sharma Lecturer English GSSS Nawanshaher and Mr Kamaljit Sidhu, BM English*.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
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*Word of the Day for 21.9.2019
*Monarchy* : noun
*Pronunciation*
/'ਮੌਨਅਕਿ/
*Meaning*
A government which has only one ruler.
ਇੱਕ ਰਾਜ ਤੰਤਰ
*Use in Sentence*
Monarchy is the oldest form of government in which a king is the head of the state. In today's world, there are very few monarchies.
*Root word*
This word is taken from Greek word monarkhia means absolute rule
Here mono means " one, single and archy means Rule (power). The root word mono , we did yesterday also.
*Related Words*
1. *Monodrama* : noun
A play with one actor.
ਇੱਕ ਪਾਤਰੀ ਨਾਟਕ
2. *Monochord* : noun
An instrument of ancient days that had only one string. ਇੱਕ ਤੰਤੀ ਸਾਜ਼, ਇੱਕਤਾਰਾ, ਤੂੰਬਾ
3. *Monocracy*- Mono means "one" and cracy means"power". Monocracy is a system of govt in which one person possesses supreme power.
ਤਾਨਾਸ਼ਾਹੀ, ਇੱਕ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਦਾ ਰਾਜ, ਇੱਕ ਪੁਰਖੀ ਰਾਜ
4. *Monogamy*- Mono means "one" + gamy means "marriage" Monogamy means state of being married to one person at a time.
ਇੱਕ ਪਤਨੀ ਵਿਆਹ, ਇੱਕ ਪਤਨੀ ਰੱਖਣ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਥਾ
5 *Polygamy*
This is opposite of monogamy. In polygamy one person is married to more than one person. Such a practice is not present now except few tribes and communities.
Today's word is contributed by both Mr Kamaljit Singh BM English, SAS Nagar and Ms Pooja Sharma Lecture English, Nawashaher, SBS Nagar.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary school education Punjab
*WORD OF THE DAY for 20.9.2019*
*Monopoly* (Noun)
*Pronunciation*
/ਮਅ'ਨੌਪਅਲਿ/
*Meaning*:
1.The complete control of trade in particular goods or supply of a particular service.
2. Complete control or possession over something.
ਏਕਾਧਿਕਾਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਿਆਂਦੀ ਹੋਈ ਚੀਜ਼, ਇਜਾਰੇਦਾਰੀ
*Use in Sentence*
Microsoft has a monopoly in PC operating system
*Root Word*:
This word is taken from Greek word "monopolion" Here mono means " one, single" and poly means "to sell". Therefore, the word monopoly means the sale of a product by one supplier exclusively.
*Related Words* :
1. *Monologue*- Mono means "one" + logue means ",speech". Here monologue means a speech presented by a single character. For example, if in a meeting only one speaker speaks and doesn't let anyone else , we call it a monologue.
2 *Dialogue* If two persons speak , it is called Dialogue.
3 *Monotonous*- Mono means "one"+ tone means "pitch" + ous means " full of". Monotonous means full of only one tone or pitch.
4. *Monocracy*- Mono means "one" and cracy means"power or to rule". Monocracy is a system of govt in which one person possesses supreme power. Normally, the old kingdoms ruled by kings are examples of Monocracy.
4. *Monochrome* -
Mono means "one"+ chrome means "colour" Here monochrome means a painting of single colour.
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Secretary
*WORD OF THE DAY* 19/09/2019
*Incredible* (Adjective)
*Pronunciation*
/ਇਨ'ਕਰੈਡਅਬਲ/
*Meaning*:
Very difficult to believe, impossible
ਮੰਨਣਯੋਗ, ਅਸੰਭਾਵੀ
*Use in Sentence*
Your performance during examination was really incredible.
*Root Word*:
It consists of Latin words In "not" +credibilis "worthy of belief"
*Related Words*
1. *Credible* Worthy of "belief". It is just opposite of incredible.
Police didn't find any credible evidence in this case.
2. *Credulous* Willing to "believe" or trust too readily.
Credulous people can be easy target of scams.
3. *Credit* It is the trust which allows one party to provide money or resources to another.
It can be called
" state of being believed".
4. *Credentials*
The abilities and experience that lend "belief" in a particular job or
activity.
I showed my academic credentials to the chairman.
5. *Credit Card* A bank card that allows purchase up to a limit that bank "believes" can be paid back.
It is very easy to pay by credit card these days.
*Pooja Sharma*
*English Lecturer*
*GSSS Nawanshahr*
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education Secretary
Word of the Day for 18.9.2019*
*Deficiency*
Noun
*Pronunciation* :
BrE /dɪˈfɪʃnsi/
ਡੀ'ਫੀਸ਼ੰਸੀ
Deficiency=de-[down]+fic-[make]+-ency-[ state of being something]
*Meaning* : A fault or a weakness in something that makes it less useful.
ਅਪੂਰਨਤਾ; ਕਮੀ; ਤੋਟਾ; ਘਾਟ; ਅਧੂਰਾਪਣ; ਕਸਰ;
*Use in Sentence* :
Vitamin deficiency in the diet can cause illness.
*Root words*=
The word deficiency has come from Latin 'deficientia' which means "to desert, revolt, fail,"
Here de means "down, away" + facere means "to make"
*Related Words* =
1. *Proficient* :pro-(before)+fic-(make)+-ent-( being in a state or condition)
meaning: able to do something well because of training and practice
2
*Purification* : process of ‘making’ pure. It also contains root word 'fic which means to make.
If something undergoes purification, it is ‘made’ pure.
3. *Certification* : act of ‘making’ sure.
When a product undergoes the process of certification, the product is ‘made ’ ready for use or consumption.
4 *Pacification* : act of ‘making’ peace
5. *Pacific* : ‘making’ peace.
The Pacific Ocean was so named by Ferdinand Magellan because it was ‘making’ peace, that is, there was calm weather for an extended period of time.
6. *Artificial* : ‘made’ with human skill and art
This Word has been prepared and contributed by *Ms Acme Mittal*
English Mistress
GGSS Goniana Mandi
Bathinda.
All the best !!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Punjab
*WORD OF THE DAY for 17.9.2019*
*Telescope* (Noun)
*Pronunciation*
/'ਟੈਲਿਸਕਅਉਪ/
*Meaning*:
Telescope is an instrument used for seeing distant objects. It makes the distant objects appear large so that we can easily see them.
ਦੂਰਦਰਸ਼ਕ ਯੰਤਰ, ਦੂਰਦਰਸ਼ੀ, ਦੂਰਬੀਨ, ਟੈਲੀਸਕੋਪ
*Use in Sentence*
We need a telescope to see planets.
*Root Word*:
This word is taken from Greek word tele which means distance and scope' which means "to observe"
*Related Words* :
1. *Teleconference*: A meeting in which the participants are situated at different locations but still they appear to be present at one place with the help of TV or projector.
2. *Telephone*: The word comprises of two root words namely Tele which means distance and phone means sound. Therefore telephone is
something that lets you hear sound from a distance.
3. *Television*: Already explained on 12th September. It contains two root words namely Tele and vision which means to see. Television lets us to see images from distance.
4. *Telepathy* : When one gets a feeling from far off. Many times when we think of a person sitting abroad or at a distance and suppose we get a telephone call from such a person at the same time, we call it telepathy. Some people believe it as science.
5. *Teleport*: It contains two words namely Tele and port which means to carry. This , teleport means to carry something to some distant place instantly.
They steal your stuff and then teleport away.
6. *Telegram*: In old times ,when letters used to take long time to reach, people for urgent messages used to go post offices. The post office will ring another post office where message is to be delivered. The distant post office would listen and produce in writing and then deliver the written message to the desired person.
These words were prepared and contributed by *Ms Pooja Sharma*
*English Lecturer*
*GSSS Nawanshahr*
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
*WORD OF THE DAY For 16.9.2019*
*Fertile*
/ˈfəːtʌɪl/ਫਰ੍ਟਾਇਲ
adjective: fertile
*Meaning*:
When land or soil is capable of producing abundant crops, such land or soil is said to be fertile. Our land is one most fertile land of the world.
*Punjabi meaning*:ਉਤਪਾਦਕ,ਉਪਜਾਊ
*Use in Sentence*
This soil is moist and fertile .
*Root Word*:
The root word *Fer* is derived from Latin word confer which means to bring an honour to someone. In other words Fer means when something carries or brings or bears something good.
*Related words*:
*Transfer* :( 'trans-' means 'across' and 'fer' means carry.) Therefore 'Transfer' means 'carry across'. When we transfer a thing or a person, it means that thing or person is moved to another place .
2 *Refer* :('re' means 'back' and 'fer' means 'carry'). Refer means to carry something back to someone. When teacher says please refer back to previous chapter, it means she is asking the students to go back to the previous chapter.
3 *Infer*:('in' means 'in' and 'fer' means 'carry'). To infer something is to carry the meaning of something into something by deduction. In other words, infer means when we conclude something based on some information. ( Apne aap kise cheej bare andaja Laga Lena)
4 *Prefer* ('pre' means 'before' and 'fer' means 'carry') To prefer means to 'carry something before anything else'. We prefer book A over the book B , it means we like the book A over B.
5 *Circumference*:( 'circum' which means 'around' and 'fer' which means 'carry') The circumference is a measurement which is 'carried'.
Today's word was prepared and contributed by *Ms Wanni Malhotra vijh* SST Mistress
GMS SALAMATPUR
SAS NAGAR
All the best!!
Krishan Kumar Secretary School Education
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