Literary Abbreviations and Historical Works

A Latin phrase meaning 'from the beginning.'

A Latin term meaning 'meanwhile' or 'in the meantime.'

A Latin term for 'gracious mother,' referring to a school or university one attended.

A sudden and often violent overthrow of a government.

A Latin phrase meaning 'in reality' or 'in practice.'

A Latin term meaning 'by law,' signifying something that is legally recognized.

A French term meaning 'as a group' rather than separately.

A Greek exclamation showing triumph in discovery, meaning 'I have found it.'

A Latin term meaning 'by virtue of one's office.'

Signifying someone who is famous and respected within a particular sphere.

Held in 776 BCE with records, featuring Coroebus as champion.

First Olympic champion, a runner from Elis.

Roman emperor who abolished the ancient Olympic Games in 393 CE.

Reviver of the modern Olympic Games, began in late 1800s.

Union des Sociétés Francaises de Sports Athlétiques, founded by Coubertin in 1890.

Coubertin believed sports improved vigor in individuals and nations.

Coubertin pitched the idea to renew the Olympics in 1894 after years of absence.

Conflict in 1870 influencing Coubertin's views on sports.

A word that connects clauses or sentences.

A word that specifies nouns (e.g., this, that).

A word formed from another word.

A word that signifies smallness.

The study of the origin of words.

Using mild or indirect words instead of harsh ones.

Latin term meaning 'for example'.

Latin term meaning 'and other things'.

A renowned classical Sanskrit author known for works like Meghdoot and Abhigyan Shakuntalam.

An ancient Indian philosopher and economist, author of Arthashastra, a treatise on statecraft.

Leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule, known for his philosophy of non-violence.

A celebrated poet and Nobel laureate known for works like Gitanjali and Chitra.

An influential Hindi-Urdu writer known for his novels focusing on social issues like Godan and Sevasadan.

A contemporary Indian author known for 'A Fine Balance', exploring themes of struggle and resilience.

An Indian writer known for his creation of the fictional town of Malgudi and books like The Guide.

A prominent freedom fighter and journalist, author of 'India Wins Freedom', chronicling India's struggle for independence.

Each team consists of 12-15 players, with 5 on the field at a time.

The game consists of two halves of 20 minutes each, with a 10-minute interval.

Key terms in basketball include basket, dribbling, and free throw.

Cricket is believed to have originated in England from the old English word ‘Cyres’.

The first recorded match of cricket was played in Sussex in 1697.

The first test match was played in 1877, with Australia defeating England.

Women’s cricket began in the 18th century in England and expanded globally afterwards.

A cricket ball weighs 5.5 to 5.75 ounces and has a circumference of 8.5 to 9 inches.

Nobel laureate known for uniting Trinidad and Tobago's narratives in his works.

Hungarian author praised for highlighting individual suffering against historical brutality.

South African writer recognized for the outsider’s perspective in literature.

Austrian writer known for her unique exploration of society through language.

British playwright famous for exposing hidden oppression in daily conversations.

Turkish novelist who creates symbols reflecting cultural clashes and interconnections.

British novelist known for her deep insights into female experiences and social critiques.

French author celebrated for poetic explorations beyond conventional civilization.

Romanian-German writer known for her poetic depictions of dispossessed lives.

Peruvian-Spanish novelist recognized for illustrating power structures in society.

Swedish poet acclaimed for his condensed, clear imagery of reality.

Chinese writer who combines realism with folk tales and history.

Canadian author renowned as a master of contemporary short stories.

French writer celebrated for his artistic representation of memory and lost destinies.

Belarusian author known for her poignant writings on suffering and courage.

American musician recognized for innovative poetry in song.