WORD OF THE DAY INTERVENE(Verb) /ˌin(t)ərˈvēn/ Meaning: Come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events. Occur in time between events. To interfere with force or a threat of force. Usage: The military had to intervene to restore order. We will leave on time unless some crisis intervenes. To occupy […]
Word Of The Day – 20/10/14
WORD OF THE DAY NAIVE(Adjective) /nʌɪˈiːv,nɑːˈiːv/ Meaning: (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement. (of a person) natural and unaffected; innocent. Usage: I was young and naive at that time, and I didn’t think anything bad could happen to me. If you’re naive enough to believe him, you’ll believe […]
Word Of The Day – 16/10/14
WORD OF THE DAY FOIBLE(Noun) \ˈfȯi-bəl\ Meaning: A minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior. The part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point. Usage: We have to tolerate each other’s little foibles. We could tolerate my uncle’s foibles because we loved him dearly. He parries with his foible when […]
Word Of The Day – 15/10/14
WORD OF THE DAY GREGARIOUS(Adjective) /ɡrɪˈɡeəriəs/ Meaning: Enjoying the company of other people; sociable. (of animals) Living together in herds or flocks. (of plants) Growing close together but not in dense clusters. Usage: He is naturally gregarious, and the work obviously suits him. A gregarious child ran up to every person on the playground and […]
Word Of The Day – 14/10/14
WORD OF THE DAY SMITE /smaɪt/ Meaning: Verb Strike with a firm blow. Defeat or conquer (a people or land). (smitten) Be strongly attracted to someone or something. Noun A heavy blow or stroke with a weapon or the hand. Usage: He vowed that he would smite his enemy. He smote the ball mightily. They’ve […]