WORD OF THE DAY PRECEDENT \ˈpre-sə-dənt\ Meaning: (Adjective) Prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance. (Noun) A similar action or event that happened at an earlier time. Something done or said that can be used as an example or rule to be followed in the future. The usual or traditional way of doing something. Usage: […]
Word of the Day – 5/11/14
WORD OF THE DAY PERPLEX(Verb) /pəˈplɛks/ Meaning: To confuse or trouble with uncertainty or doubt. To make confusedly intricate; complicate. Usage: Questions about the meaning of life have always perplexed humankind. Her strange response perplexed me. Their goal is not to perplex, but to amuse and excite. Pronunciation – http://www.macmillandictionary.com/pronunciation/british/perplex IDIOM/PHRASE OF THE DAY BE […]
Word Of The Day – 3/11/14
WORD OF THE DAY INTIMIDATE(Verb) /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ Meaning: Frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants. To make timid or frightened; scare Usage: He tries to intimidate his opponents. If the purpose of the harsh sentence was to intimidate others, it has not worked well. For some small business owners, […]
Word of the Day – 28/10/14
WORD OF THE DAY REPUDIATE(Verb) /rɪˈpjuːdɪeɪt/ Meaning: To refuse to accept or support (something). To reject (something or someone). To say or show that (something) is not true. Usage: He has publicly repudiated the government’s policies. He published an article that repudiates the study’s claims. The minister repudiated allegations of human rights abuses. She has […]
Word of the Day – 27/10/14
WORD OF THE DAY RAMPAGE /ˈram-ˌpāj/ Meaning: Verb: Move through a place in a violent and uncontrollable manner. To rush, move, or act furiously or violently. Noun: An occurrence of wild and usually destructive behavior. A state of violent anger or agitation. Usage: The shooting rampage could have ended there if proper security measures were […]