5 very powerful words you should know about

By Ranjana S.

Let's discuss these words at length:

1. Dilettante
2. Martinet
3. Sycophant
4. Virago
5. Iconoclast

I implore all of you to quote as many sentences you may like.....:)

You have your coffers filled with money. You lead a luxurious life but dabble in an activity that satiates your creative urge. You aren't an amateur but, at the same time you haven't accomplished mastery at the art. Often, though not necessarily, a person of independent income engage in superficially in the pursuit of one of the fine arts- writing, painting, sculpting, composing etc. You do this largely for your amusement and not to achieve any professional competency; nor do you expect monetary gains. Your artistic efforts are simply a means of passing time.

• You are a dilettante.

You want others to toe the line. You exact from others blind conformity to the rules laid down by you.The slightest deviation from your orders is never condoned by you, propelling you to castigate the rebellers.

• You are a martinet.

You will ingratiate to the people in power, catering to their vanity and fanning their ego. You will be servile and ready to lick their boots to climb the rungs of success. You don't mind your self respect going for a toss. You toady to the rich and influential people so that your ulterior motive of growth, without any efforts, can see the light of the day; not shying away from currying favors.

• You are a sycophant.

You are a loud mouthed, shrewish, dangerous and turbulent woman. You hurl abuses at the drop of the hat. You can shout like a stevedore and yell like a fishwife which you normally do. You do not possess those gentle and tender qualities stereotypically associated with feminity. You are strong-minded, aggressive and unyielding.

• You are a virago.

You are dead against established beliefs, revered traditions, much acclaimed customs-such, you feel, are a road block for any reformation and progress. You believe they are based on superstitions and irritationality. You don't confirm to religion, family, marriage, ethics. You gasp with desperation at unthinking people who eulogize such beliefs.

• You are an iconoclast.