WORD OF THE DAY OSTENSIBLE(Adjective) /ɒˈstɛnsɪb(ə)l/ Meaning: Seeming or said to be true or real but very possibly not true or real. Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. Usage: Their ostensible goal was to clean up government corruption, but their real aim was to unseat the government. His ostensible purpose was […]
Word of the Day – 11/11/14
WORD OF THE DAY SCRUTINY(Noun) /ˈskruːtɪnɪ/ Meaning: Critical observation or examination. Usage: Every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny. In order to deter counterfeiters from passing fake money, cashiers apply scrutiny to the bills they receive. In order to control the medical negligence issues, the health care process has been brought under scrutiny […]