ENGLISH – 6

 ENGLISH – 6

A cluster of words given under seem to be related although in a strict sense they may imply a thing or two  which may conform to our opinion but do not fully endorse the same. The items chosen are:

INCLINATION,  DESIRE, URGE, BANDWAGON, EUPHORIA.

Of these the first three stand apart, while the other two look different from the previous ones.

INCLINATION [noun]

By definition “INCLINATION” refers to a person’s preference of something to eat or some act to express self through speech or writing or by action. It is a case of according a high priority to something. It implies that there are or could be some lesser preferences too. 

DESIRE [verb]

The term expresses a strong feeling like ‘I need this’. It could be some feeling lasting for quite a time or that has sprung up now. Desiring something may not imply our deserving it. So, especially for ‘possession’ of something better- the deserving alone desire to avoid the risk of ‘non-accomplishment/ non compliance of requirements.

URGE [n/v]

Urge can be a noun or verb –in the true context of usage. .

In its ‘noun’ form “URGE” refers to a very strong wish or longing for something which is impossible to tide over or control.

When employed as a ‘verb’, “URGE” refers to the act of insisting upon or persuasion of someone to perform or carry out some work for a specific effect advantageous to all or to someone.

EUPHORIA [noun]

Euphoria is a reference to a state of happiness and pride that transcends limits of proportion like how far to cherish a thing in proportion to the scale of success. It is a disproportionate joyous behaviour [ Celebrating something far more than what is acceptable or reasonable]. It can be something done by one or many persons .

BANDWAGON [noun]

A state of social behaviour , driving people to follow or tow a line as a fashionable approach to ‘success’ in utter disregard to suitability or relevance to self. Unlike the previous three terms discussed, that relate to attitude of individuals, BANDWAGON  relates a large section of the people cutting across barriers of wealth / language /gender etc. If someone says only “space research” holds promise for future , a large chunk of the population queues up before such research stations seeking a place for their ward irrespective of suitability/ desirability. 

Prof. K. Raman