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TESTfunda Daily Wordlist 04-Feb-12

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  If you're having trouble viewing this email, see today's Wordlist on the Web.         04-Feb-12 TestFunda Home  |  Sign up for Newsletters  |  Feedback Daily Wordlist Vocabulary Flashcards | Vocabulary Test | Previous Wordlists indubitable  [  in-DOO-bi-tuh'-buh' l, -DYOO-  ]   [  adjective  ]   MEANING :   certain, unquestionable or definite   USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :   Despite Pakistan's protestations, there is indubitable evidence that most of the terrorists in Kashmir are Pakistani origin.   USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :   In sum, the enlightenment was a cultural synthesis, which arose from a scientific and industrial revolution, rather than a logical canon built from indubitable first principles which we cannot disown without sounding insane. The Times of India, Laptops & Liberalism, 30 May 2001   carrion  [  KAR-ee-uh' n  ]   [  noun, adjective  ]   MEANING :   1. (n.) putrefying or decaying flesh 2. (n.)

TESTfunda - CAT Question of the Day 04-Feb-12

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  If you're having trouble viewing this email, see the Question of the Day and Tip of the Day on the Web.         04-Feb-12 TestFunda Home  |  Sign up for Newsletters  |  Feedback CAT Question of the Day The Marvel Comics superhero team the X-Men, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963, are similar to Harry Potter in their examination of prejudice and intolerance. Comic book historian Michael Mallory examined the original premise of the comic, in which teenage mutants study under Professor X to learn how to control their abilities, safe from fearful Homo sapiens, and also battle less benign mutants like Magneto. He argued, "Think about [the comic] clad in traditional British university robes and pointy hats, castles and trains, and the image that springs to mind is Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizard[ry], with Dumbledore, Voldemort and the class struggle between wizards and muggles." He acknowledged

TESTfunda Puzzle of the Week 03-Feb-12

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  If you're having trouble viewing this email, see the Puzzle of the Week on the Web.         03-Feb-12 TestFunda Home  |  Sign up for Newsletters  |  Feedback Puzzle of Week Puzzle #194 - Daily Allowance 02-Feb-12 Ritesh, Hitesh and Jitesh were three siblings. Every  day, their father would give them an allowance to take care of their needs. Each one used to get a different amount on the basis of his age; i.e. the eldest got the highest amount. Some interesting facts about the amount they received today are: 1. If you divide Ritesh's amount by 7 and multiply it by 5 you can find Jitesh's amount. 2. If you divide Ritesh's amount by 5 and multiply it by 7 you can find Hitesh's amount. 3. Hitesh has Rs.24 more than Jitesh. Using this data, deduce the amount each one got as their daily allowance. Also identify the eldest brother. Provide a detailed  explanation along with your answer. discuss | more puzzles   Do you have solution! If you think you know t