WORD OF THE DAY CONCOCT(Verb) \kən-ˈkäkt, kän-\ Meaning: To make (a food or drink) by mixing different things together. To invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone. Usage: He concocted the most amazing dish from all sorts of unlikely ingredients. She concocted some elaborate story to explain […]
Word Of The Day – 24/9/14
WORD OF THE DAY TRUCE(Noun) \ˈtrüs\ Meaning: An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting, arguing, etc., for a certain period of time. Temporary cessation of something unpleasant. Usage: There’s been an uneasy truce between her and her parents for the past several months. The fighting has given way to an uneasy truce between […]
Word Of The Day – 23/9/14
WORD OF THE DAY MITIGATE(Verb) \ˈmi-tə-ˌgāt\ Meaning: To make (something) less severe, harmful, or painful. To moderate (a quality or condition) in force or intensity; alleviate. Usage: Emergency funds are being provided to help mitigate the effects of the disaster. Morphine may be given hypodermically to mitigate the pain. The United Nations will try and […]
Word Of The Day – 22/9/14
WORD OF THE DAY PLACATE(Verb) \ˈplā-ˌkāt, ˈpla-\ Meaning: Make (someone) less angry or hostile. To allay the anger of, especially by making concessions. Usage: They attempted to placate the students with promises. She eventually storms off into another part of the house and he follows in an attempt to placate her. The administration placated protesters […]
Word Of The Day-19/9/14
WORD OF THE DAY ETIQUETTE(Noun) \ˈe-ti-kət, -ˌket\ Meaning: The rules indicating the proper and polite way to behave. The code of ethical behavior among the members of a profession: medical etiquette. Usage: The couple exhibited poor etiquette when they left the party without saying good-bye to the host and hostess. Her failure to respond to […]