Showing posts with label word of the day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label word of the day. Show all posts

Monday, 27 October 2014

Word of the Day 5

Word of day:
NEOPHILIA

Meaning:
Love or enthusiasm for what is new or novel

Example:
I often think if it was neophilia that led me to marry my husband

Sunday, 26 October 2014

Word of the Day 4

Word of the Day:
PALAVER

Meaning:
Prolonged idle discussion, often unnecessary conversation

Example:
Though I met Meira after a very long time, there was no time for any palaver

Saturday, 25 October 2014

Word of the day 3

Word of the Day:
RAPIER

Meaning:
Extremely sharp or keen

Example:
She solved puzzles to keep her mind rapier.

Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Word of the day 2

Word of the day:
SOTTO VOCE

Meaning:
Whisper, speak softly under the breath, speak in an undertone

Pronunciation:
Sah-toh-Voh-chee

Example: The moment Mohan left the room, Priya told Miriam sotto voce that she was planning a surprise party for Mohan

Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Word of the day 1

"From this day on, everyday,  I shall learn a new word"
This is the covenant I make with myself.

Word of the day:
CONSECRATE

Meaning:
Dedicated to a sacred person

Example:
The Lord asked Moses to conscecrate every first born male to Him.