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Just as some writers have ____ the capacity of language to express meaning, Giacometti ____ the failure of art to convey reality. a.scoffed at...abjured b.demonstrated...exemplified c.denied...refuted d.proclaimed...affirmed e.despaired of...bewailed. Ans. E Help regarding why E is the ans. Thanks,

K I don't agree with the answer for this one Compression 1.increase in volume 2.change of altitude c.loss of stability d.absence of matter e.lack of motion Ans. E I think it should be A.

sorry i did not anticipate the oa showing up at a smiley. Its D . and so why is it d?

fang:tooth:: a. gum:mouth b.elbow:arm c.bank:river d.finger:digit e.summit:mountain OA:D

15. MALLEABLE: SHAPE (A) apathetic: emotion (B) irresolute: opinion © demonstrable: evidence (D) irredeemable: value (E) gustatory: taste Ans. B

3. Cecil provides a dark underside to Irvine's frontier thesis that saw rugged individualism as the essence of American Society - an individualism that sees as ...atomism A. anthetical toward B. skeptical of C. degenerating into D. aspiring to E. renewed by I don't think A should be the answer for this one. C is my best guess. Can somebody clarify as to why A would be a better choice. Thanks :)

Bristle: A. Cover B.feint C. Equivocate D.Coerce E.Apprise OA:E However, I think it should be A. what say you?

wow that was simple. Why then did they seem so hard to me ? :(

There are 3 candidates and 5 voters. In how many ways can the votes be given? If 3 candidates are included in 5 voters and they vote for themselves only, then how many ways of giving votes are possible? (i) 243 (ii) 9

Ohh yeah! Such brilliance!! I'm sure you gonna hit bullseye on the Exam. Best of Luck!!! :)

Yup ! The ans. is 63 Awesome :) You set for an 800 in quant yasser? and can you elaborate more on why did you subtract 1? thanks :)

For a set of six true or false statements, no student in a class has written all correct answers and no two students in the class have written the same sequence of answers. What is the maximum number of students in the class, for this to be possible? It would be great if folks to explain how they reached the answer. Gracias :)

Congrats! That is a great score :) All the best for the application process.

Gracias Ish!

Awesome ! This is really helpful. Thanks :)

cause they like me !! :-P just reread this post...I forgot to add a very crucial word ..:tup:

Good job. I like how you have taken a middle stand. Though your sentence structure is a bit clunky. Work on that, otherwise great work. 4.5

Hey Priyanka! You had evaluated my previous essay. I'll be grateful if you could give me a grade for this one ..point out what needs to be improved. That will be great. Thanks! AK

Woohooooooooo! So my self-esteemed has been re-established and also my belief that 800score math test is not fraudulent. I scored a 800! I got 26 out of 28, 99 percentile. And no I did sense anything fishy. Also, I'm sorry if I sound like an advertisement for 800score. They really make you feel like **** most of the time by their scoring system. Moreover, their verbal section is extremely difficult. Amen

Hey Ish! A feedback would definately give me perspective on where I need to improve. Shall really appreciate your input. Thanks, AK! “If rituals did not exist, we would have to invent them. We need ceremonies and rituals to help us define ourselves socially and culturally.” It is human propensity to forge an identity for oneself. This identity could be, as stated, socially pertinent or culturally influenced, it could be related to an individual’s sexual orientation or intellectual inquiry. However, this compulsion to define oneself is inveterate and therefore we observe rituals and customs to accentuate and celebrate our identity. Where we come from, determines predominantly who we are. Thus, even though we might reside thousands of miles from our country of origin or might have economically prospered to a different socio-economic strata, we continue to identify with our origin. This identification is apparent in Diasporas around the world. Be it the Jewish Diaspora or the South Asian displacement, these ethnic groups have kept alive their culture and traditions by means of rituals and ceremonies. Bar mitzvah celebrates the manhood of every thirteen-year-old Jewish boy, irrespective of his geographic location. Thus, this coming-of-age ceremony, links a teenage boy in United States of America to that of Israel. Even though, these boys are of different nationalities, they culturally identify with each other as a result of this ceremony. Similarly, Indian festivals of Diwali and Holi are celebrated with equal extravagance both in New York and New Delhi. In actuality, these Hindu festivals in New York lose their religious association and attain an ethnic or cultural definition for the South Asian expatriate. Owing to the fact that these festivals are a celebration of the South Asian identity in New York, an identity which is culturally diverse and therefore in need of recognition. Another attempt of the South Asian Diaspora to define itself is the emergence of Bhangra-Hip-Hop parties and bands around the United State of America. Again, an endeavor by the South Asian youth to define their culture and experiences, however, this time on their own terms. By accepting their roots and incorporating it with their experiences, they invented a new genre of music. Similarly, Mehandi nights at US colleges is another “invented” custom to celebrate the South Asian cultural identity. This South Asian “musical genre” and “style” is reminiscent of the Hip-Hop phenomenon of the mid-eighties in South Bronx. Hip-Hop and graffiti art were attempts by the African-American youth to reclaim their identity. The Hip-Hop artists had interesting rituals of “graffiti tags” that adorned the New York metros. These colorful tags screamed for attention and got just that. Break-dancing and Rap competitions altered the social scene of New York City by giving the African-American youth the recognition that they claimed. Thus, another identity was strengthened and this time around, it was by the creation of a whole different way of being and expressing. Therefore, rituals, customs and celebrations emphasize identity. When an identity is under threat, bold variants of it emerge and are expressed. New rituals arise that attract attention. Thus, the human tendency to celebrate oneself survives and thrives.

Hey guys! Shall really appreciate a feedback. Gracias, AK!:tup: “If rituals did not exist, we would have to invent them. We need ceremonies and rituals to help us define ourselves socially and culturally.” It is human propensity to forge an identity for oneself. This identity could be, as stated, socially pertinent or culturally influenced, it could be related to an individual’s sexual orientation or intellectual inquiry. However, this compulsion to define oneself is inveterate and therefore we observe rituals and customs to accentuate and celebrate our identity. Where we come from, determines predominantly who we are. Thus, even though we might reside thousands of miles from our country of origin or might have economically prospered to a different socio-economic strata, we continue to identify with our origin. This identification is apparent in Diasporas around the world. Be it the Jewish Diaspora or the South Asian displacement, these ethnic groups have kept alive their culture and traditions by means of rituals and ceremonies. Bar mitzvah celebrates the manhood of every thirteen-year-old Jewish boy, irrespective of his geographic location. Thus, this coming-of-age ceremony, links a teenage boy in United States of America to that of Israel. Even though, these boys are of different nationalities, they culturally identify with each other as a result of this ceremony. Similarly, Indian festivals of Diwali and Holi are celebrated with equal extravagance both in New York and New Delhi. In actuality, these Hindu festivals in New York lose their religious association and attain an ethnic or cultural definition for the South Asian expatriate. Owing to the fact that these festivals are a celebration of the South Asian identity in New York, an identity which is culturally diverse and therefore in need of recognition. Another attempt of the South Asian Diaspora to define itself is the emergence of Bhangra-Hip-Hop parties and bands around the United State of America. Again, an endeavor by the South Asian youth to define their culture and experiences, however, this time on their own terms. By accepting their roots and incorporating it with their experiences, they invented a new genre of music. Similarly, Mehandi nights at US colleges is another “invented” custom to celebrate the South Asian cultural identity. This South Asian “musical genre” and “style” is reminiscent of the Hip-Hop phenomenon of the mid-eighties in South Bronx. Hip-Hop and graffiti art were attempts by the African-American youth to reclaim their identity. The Hip-Hop artists had interesting rituals of “graffiti tags” that adorned the New York metros. These colorful tags screamed for attention and got just that. Break-dancing and Rap competitions altered the social scene of New York City by giving the African-American youth the recognition that they claimed. Thus, another identity was strengthened and this time around, it was by the creation of a whole different way of being and expressing. Therefore, rituals, customs and celebrations emphasize identity. When an identity is under threat, bold variants of it emerge and are expressed. New rituals arise that attract attention. Thus, the human tendency to celebrate oneself survives and thrives.

no ..made me really miserable. My aim is that by the time I reach the last test...I have a decent score. Wish me luck !

I was kidding. :D

lol I like the spirit of this thread. Kind of makes me feel like a dolt for purchasing those tests. Wait did I say I LIKE the spirit..no I think its condescending..lol whatever :)

Main Entry: or·a·to·rio http://www.webster.com/images/audio.gif Pronunciation: "or-&-'tOr-E-"O, "är-, -'tor- Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ri·os Etymology: Italian, from the Oratorio di San Filippo Neri (Oratory of Saint Philip Neri) in Rome : a lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery This further confuses me..because manwithamission typed in a very different meaning wait okay you made sense..i didn't read your previous post! Gracias! Tu eres mas inteligente..wait I don't make sense...sorry