WORD OF THE DAY ASTONISH(Verb) Meaning: Surprise or impress (someone) greatly. To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. Usage: Despite the hype, there was nothing in the book to astonish readers. The news astonished everyone. Everyone was absolutely astonished by the quality of their performance. IDIOM/PHRASE OF THE DAY THROW IN THE TOWEL Meaning: To […]
Word Of The Day – 4/9/14
WORD OF THE DAY JOVIAL(Adjective) Meaning: Cheerful and friendly Full of happiness and joy Usage: The audience was in a jovial mood. He was extremely kind and jovial, and we spent a long time talking. It was hard to believe this jovial man was the same angry man she had faced earlier that night. IDIOM/PHRASE […]
Word Of The Day-3/9/14
WORD OF THE DAY CATASTROPHE(Noun) Meaning: A sudden and widespread disaster. Any misfortune, mishap or failure;fiasco. A final event or conclusion, usually an unfortunate one; a disastrous end. Usage: The oil spill was an environmental catastrophe. The play was so poor our whole evening was a catastrophe. The tax would be a catastrophe for […]
Word Of The Day-2/9/14
WORD OF THE DAY HOAX(Noun) Meaning: An act that is meant to trick or deceive people. Something that has been established or accepted by fraudulent means. Usage: The bomb threat is probably a hoax, but we should still evacuate the building. She was the victim of a cruel hoax. But no accident was discovered and […]
Word Of The Day-1/9/14
WORD OF THE DAY PROCRASTINATE(Verb) Meaning: To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness. To postpone or delay needlessly. Usage: He procrastinated and missed the submission deadline. He did not want to write the letter and procrastinated for days. Most often we procrastinate when faced with something we do not […]