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  2. Hindustani profanity - Wikipedia

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    Many English translations may not offer the full meaning of the profanity used in the context. [1] Hindustani profanities often contain references to incest and notions of honor. [2] Hindustani profanities may have origins in Persian, Arabic, Turkish or Sanskrit. [3] Hindustani profanity is used such as promoting racism, sexism or offending ...

  3. Schwa deletion in Indo-Aryan languages - Wikipedia

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    For example, the Sanskrit word "Rāma" (IPA:, राम) is pronounced "Rām" (IPA:, राम्) in Hindi. The schwa sound at the end of the word is deleted in Hindi. [4] However, in both cases, the word is written राम. The schwa is not deleted in ancient languages such as Sanskrit.

  4. Wikipedia:Ambiguous words - Wikipedia

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    The meaning of the word is imprecise or open to more than one interpretation. For example, in "the Sun is bright", 'bright' is a relative term that does nothing to inform the reader of how bright the Sun actually is, nor how bright it is compared to other celestial bodies. Editors should always avoid using terms such as these, except in quotations.

  5. Necessary evil - Wikipedia

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    This may manifest as an admonition for moral people to avoid participating in the activities that are perceived as evil: The concept of "necessary evil" is an idea that must be thoroughly rejected. Evil is not necessary, and to accept it as such is to perpetuate it. Evil must be opposed, rejected, and avoided at all costs.

  6. Ahimsa - Wikipedia

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    The precepts of ahimsa in Hinduism require that war must be avoided, with [ambiguous] sincere and truthful dialogue. Force must be the last resort. Force must be the last resort. If war becomes necessary, its cause must be just, its purpose virtuous, its objective to restrain the wicked, its aim peace, and its method lawful.

  7. Synonym - Wikipedia

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    Synonyms often express a nuance of meaning or are used in different registers of speech or writing. Various technical domains may employ synonyms to convey precise technical nuances. Some writers avoid repeating the same word in close proximity, and prefer to use synonyms: this is called elegant variation. Many modern style guides criticize this.

  8. Food poisoning is extremely common. But that doesn't ... - AOL

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    Food poisoning can be avoided under many circumstances. This can be done by buying your food from reputable grocery stores and restaurants and by following safe food handling practices.

  9. List of English words of Hindi or Urdu origin - Wikipedia

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    from Hindi and Urdu: An acknowledged leader in a field, from the Mughal rulers of India like Akbar and Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal. Maharaja from Hindi and Sanskrit: A great king. Mantra from Hindi and Sanskrit: a word or phrase used in meditation. Masala from Urdu, to refer to flavoured spices of Indian origin.