Word Of The Day – 6/10/14

WORD OF THE DAY USURP(Verb) /jʊˈzəːp, jʊˈsəːp/ Meaning: To seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right. To take over or occupy without right. To take the place of (another) without legal authority; supplant. Usage: Some people have accused city council members of trying to usurp the mayor’s power. […]

Word Of The Day – 1/10/14

WORD OF THE DAY REJUVENATE(Verb) /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt/ Meaning: Make (someone or something) look or feel better, younger, or more vital. To restore to an original or new condition. Restore (a river or stream) to a condition characteristic of a younger landscape. Usage: A newly refurbished building has been praised for helping to rejuvenate the surrounding town […]

Word Of The Day – 30/9/14

WORD OF THE DAY MENACE \ˈme-nəs\ Meaning: Noun: A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger. Verb: Be a threat or possible danger to. Usage: Air pollution is a menace to health. During sentencing, Judge Hernandez stated that Diane was dangerous and a menace to society. Hurricane Hugo menaced […]

Word Of The Day – 29/9/14

WORD OF THE DAY APPREHENSION(Noun) \aprɪˈhɛnʃ(ə)n\ Meaning: Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. A view, opinion, or idea on any subject. The act of arresting; seizure. Usage: He felt sick with apprehension. Experiences are grasped through either apprehension or comprehension. A warrant of arrest issued for the accused’s apprehension. Pronunciation: http://www.macmillandictionary.com/pronunciation/british/apprehension […]

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