Dissuade and Eschew
Dissuade is a verb, meaning to convince or persuade someone to not do something. Dissuade is simply, the opposite of persuade, because they share the same suffixes.
Eschew is a verb, meaning to intentionally avoid something because of moral or religious practices. A common example would be vegetarians eschewing meat.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
JV543
Lampoon and Levee
Lampoon can be used as a noun or a verb. A lampoon is someone or something that criticizes or riducules another. The noun is often applied to people, but can be used for books. The verb, lampoon, means to ridicule or poke fun at in a satirical manner. Lampooning is a widely used comedic device. Lampoon is often used as a harsher cousin to parody, often employed in a more sarcastic manner.
Levee is a noun. A levee is an embankment built to protect against flooding. Levees are often made out of rock, sand and other earth, used to separate water from dry land by raising the bank between the river and dry land. A levee can also refer to a pier or a dock, or any level surface extending out into water.
Lampoon can be used as a noun or a verb. A lampoon is someone or something that criticizes or riducules another. The noun is often applied to people, but can be used for books. The verb, lampoon, means to ridicule or poke fun at in a satirical manner. Lampooning is a widely used comedic device. Lampoon is often used as a harsher cousin to parody, often employed in a more sarcastic manner.
Levee is a noun. A levee is an embankment built to protect against flooding. Levees are often made out of rock, sand and other earth, used to separate water from dry land by raising the bank between the river and dry land. A levee can also refer to a pier or a dock, or any level surface extending out into water.
JV530
Purvey and Riveting
Purvey is a verb, meaning to supply or to put forth. Purvey is often used in the context of business, when in reference to the provision of goods and services. A synonym for purvey is provide. In their essence, both words mean the same thing. A common modification of purvey is 'purveyor' , used to describe a provider of said goods and services
Rivet is a verb, meaning to attract and hold attention. Therefore, Riveting is an adjective used to describe someone or something that grabs your attention and maintains it. Synonyms of Riveting include captivating, spellbinding and enthralling.
Purvey is a verb, meaning to supply or to put forth. Purvey is often used in the context of business, when in reference to the provision of goods and services. A synonym for purvey is provide. In their essence, both words mean the same thing. A common modification of purvey is 'purveyor' , used to describe a provider of said goods and services
Rivet is a verb, meaning to attract and hold attention. Therefore, Riveting is an adjective used to describe someone or something that grabs your attention and maintains it. Synonyms of Riveting include captivating, spellbinding and enthralling.
JV525
Galvanize and Ineluctable
Galvanize is a verb, meaning to stimulate or shock people into action. It can also refer to stimulating a particular part of the body. As an alternate meaning, to galvanize can mean to coat iron or steel with zinc.
Ineluctable is an adjective, used to describe something that is inescapableor unavoidable. A common synonym for ineluctable is inevitable. The word is derived from another word, elude, meaning to escape or avoid. Therefore, ineluctable means not-escapable.
Galvanize is a verb, meaning to stimulate or shock people into action. It can also refer to stimulating a particular part of the body. As an alternate meaning, to galvanize can mean to coat iron or steel with zinc.
Ineluctable is an adjective, used to describe something that is inescapableor unavoidable. A common synonym for ineluctable is inevitable. The word is derived from another word, elude, meaning to escape or avoid. Therefore, ineluctable means not-escapable.
JV522
Saccharine and Preen
Saccharine is an adjective used to describe something that is too sweet for one's taste. Used in reference to a speech, it could mean that the speech was too sweet or sentimental, or too melodramatic. It is used to describle something that is excessively sweet, be it speeches, movies, or fruit itself. Saccharine is derived from a latin word meaning 'sugar', so saccharine is also an artificial sweetener.
Preen is a verb, meaning to devote effort to making oneself look attractive to others. Preen can also mean to pride oneself, or to congratulate oneself. Preen basically means to tidy or clean oneself up.
Saccharine is an adjective used to describe something that is too sweet for one's taste. Used in reference to a speech, it could mean that the speech was too sweet or sentimental, or too melodramatic. It is used to describle something that is excessively sweet, be it speeches, movies, or fruit itself. Saccharine is derived from a latin word meaning 'sugar', so saccharine is also an artificial sweetener.
Preen is a verb, meaning to devote effort to making oneself look attractive to others. Preen can also mean to pride oneself, or to congratulate oneself. Preen basically means to tidy or clean oneself up.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Week 2
JV552
Insouciant and Synthesis
The first word for the week was the adjective, insouciant. Insouciant describes a very relaxed person, without a care in the world. The word is derived from a French root meaning "to care," therefore, an insouciant person is not-caring. the noun "insouciance" refers to the relaxed behavior of an individual.
The other word was synthesis, a noun. Synthesis is a noun denoting the combination of two people's ideas or objects. In general , synthesis is the action of combining two or more things into one. Synthesis is most often used when describing thoughts, or intangible things. To 'synthesize' things is the verb form of Synthesis, meaning to put things together to make a whole.
Insouciant and Synthesis
The first word for the week was the adjective, insouciant. Insouciant describes a very relaxed person, without a care in the world. The word is derived from a French root meaning "to care," therefore, an insouciant person is not-caring. the noun "insouciance" refers to the relaxed behavior of an individual.
The other word was synthesis, a noun. Synthesis is a noun denoting the combination of two people's ideas or objects. In general , synthesis is the action of combining two or more things into one. Synthesis is most often used when describing thoughts, or intangible things. To 'synthesize' things is the verb form of Synthesis, meaning to put things together to make a whole.
Week 5
JV548
This week's words were Nepotism and Imbroglio
Nepotism is a noun referring to a system of hierarchy, most often found in politics or a closed group of people. Nepotism is the practice of giving preference to relatives, often by people in power. This verb modification is the action of using power or other unfair advantages to gain status and positions for other members of one's family. Another interpretation of the word is: favoritism.
Imbroglio is also a noun. An imbroglio is a complex and sometimes emotionally fueled situation, noticeably marked by confusion. The Watergate incident could be easily considered an imbroglio. In general, imbroglio is a fancy way of saying: mess, predicament, problem, or situation.
This week's words were Nepotism and Imbroglio
Nepotism is a noun referring to a system of hierarchy, most often found in politics or a closed group of people. Nepotism is the practice of giving preference to relatives, often by people in power. This verb modification is the action of using power or other unfair advantages to gain status and positions for other members of one's family. Another interpretation of the word is: favoritism.
Imbroglio is also a noun. An imbroglio is a complex and sometimes emotionally fueled situation, noticeably marked by confusion. The Watergate incident could be easily considered an imbroglio. In general, imbroglio is a fancy way of saying: mess, predicament, problem, or situation.
Week 4
JV540
I learned two new words this week: Mercurial and Nonchalant
Mercurial is an adjective, used to describe a person or thing that is subject to sudden and unpredictable mood swings, or just unpredictable in its future completely. The adjective can also refer to the Pagan god, Mercury, or the closest planet to the sun, Mercury, or the heavy-metal element, Mercury. The adjective derives its name from a description of the element itself, which is relatively unstable in its existence. My friend's mercurial attitude caused me great pain at times, while in others I laughed harder than ever before.
Nonchalant is another adjective, used to describe a person with a casual, or unconcerned attitude towards his surroundings. Nonchalant describes a person that is very casual and colloquial in speech and appearance. One example might be the kid who's too cool for school, who's unconcerned about how others will treat him for missing class.
I learned two new words this week: Mercurial and Nonchalant
Mercurial is an adjective, used to describe a person or thing that is subject to sudden and unpredictable mood swings, or just unpredictable in its future completely. The adjective can also refer to the Pagan god, Mercury, or the closest planet to the sun, Mercury, or the heavy-metal element, Mercury. The adjective derives its name from a description of the element itself, which is relatively unstable in its existence. My friend's mercurial attitude caused me great pain at times, while in others I laughed harder than ever before.
Nonchalant is another adjective, used to describe a person with a casual, or unconcerned attitude towards his surroundings. Nonchalant describes a person that is very casual and colloquial in speech and appearance. One example might be the kid who's too cool for school, who's unconcerned about how others will treat him for missing class.
Week 3
JV555
The two words I learned today were relish and voracious.
Relish can be both a noun and a verb. To relish something is to enjoy it, mainly used when referring to eating something. The noun form is synonymous with enjoyment or excitement. Relish is also a side dish or condiment, as an addition to a meal. Relish most often refers to enthusiastic appreciation of something. Therefore, the negative form is also used, when a person is not looking forward to something. I eyed my breakfast with relish as it was presented before me.
Voracious is an adjective, most often used in reference to hunger or eating vigorously. It describes an insatiable appetite, or hunger, for food. It is most often paired with a human noun. The description is playfully abstract, because the word can be expanded to describe more than just a person's appetite for food. My voracious appetite for knowledge kept me engaged in class this morning.
The two words I learned today were relish and voracious.
Relish can be both a noun and a verb. To relish something is to enjoy it, mainly used when referring to eating something. The noun form is synonymous with enjoyment or excitement. Relish is also a side dish or condiment, as an addition to a meal. Relish most often refers to enthusiastic appreciation of something. Therefore, the negative form is also used, when a person is not looking forward to something. I eyed my breakfast with relish as it was presented before me.
Voracious is an adjective, most often used in reference to hunger or eating vigorously. It describes an insatiable appetite, or hunger, for food. It is most often paired with a human noun. The description is playfully abstract, because the word can be expanded to describe more than just a person's appetite for food. My voracious appetite for knowledge kept me engaged in class this morning.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Week 1
The two words I learned today were palliate and turgid.
Palliate is a verb, meaning to make something less serious by offering excuses. From my personal experience, it is closely related with procrastination, where you tell yourself that a chore isn't as important as it really is. My roommate's description of his nightly homework helped to palliate my worry about the essay due Monday.
Turgid is an adjective, meaning swollen or inflated. However, it is more often used to describe over-emphasized, or drawn out speeches. I would infer from the podcast that 'turgid' carries a connotation following closer to pompous, or egotistical.
Palliate is a verb, meaning to make something less serious by offering excuses. From my personal experience, it is closely related with procrastination, where you tell yourself that a chore isn't as important as it really is. My roommate's description of his nightly homework helped to palliate my worry about the essay due Monday.
Turgid is an adjective, meaning swollen or inflated. However, it is more often used to describe over-emphasized, or drawn out speeches. I would infer from the podcast that 'turgid' carries a connotation following closer to pompous, or egotistical.
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