Vocabulary session - 5

Today we shall take up the root EGO. Ego is well know english word but very few of you would be knowing that EGO is one of the latin roots. EGO is one of the most selfish roots one can ever come across.

EGO means I.

Words that originated from root EGO:

• Egoistic
• Egotist
• Egocentric
• Egomaniac
• Alter Ego

Here also I don't think contextual usage is need to judge the meaning. 

Meanings:

• Egoistic: Someone who is full of ego.
• Egotist: Someone who talks about his own achievements to obnoxious degree.
• Egocentric: Someone who thinks about everything putting himself at center. Someone who is selfish.
• Egomaniac: Someone who is impulsive for his ego. A kind of madness. These kind of people can be dangerous.  

Now lets call it a day!!! See you tomorrow!!!!

Quantitative Aptitude : Number Systems - 1

Introduction to Number system


Number system is one of the most important topic that has always been asked in ALL the MBA entrance exams and also in GRE/GMAT. It contributes quite considerable portion in quant section. Also number system being a very huge topic examiner always has a variety of questions to ask. number system is not at all difficult but it is sure exhaustive.





Why I am starting with number system?

1. It contributes major section of quant paper.
2. It deals with the basics about numbers which is always required in later concepts.
3. It sets your brain to work in "think out of the box mode".
4. It is really interesting as well as challenging.

Now before I start I would like to highlight the pedagogy that I shall follow here:

1. Concept Notes: first of all we shall assimilate all the concepts that are needed to crack questions based on number system.
2. Practice question: Then I shall post the question along with the answer. Answers of the question along with detailed explanations will also be posted
3. Doubts/Queries: You can always put your doubts and question in comment region.
4. Queries can also be emailed at trushit.vaishnav@gmail.com.

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