VULNERABLE – #265
Today’s word is vulnerable. This is an adjective which means susceptible to being hurt.
For example, you can say, Her weakened immune system made her vulnerable to further illnesses.
Today’s word is vulnerable. This is an adjective which means susceptible to being hurt.
For example, you can say, Her weakened immune system made her vulnerable to further illnesses.
Today’s word is ”outrageous”. This is an adjective which means intolerable or shocking.
For example, you can say, “Lindsey’s outrageous behavior embarrassed her mother; she is no longer welcome at family events.”
Today’s word is “thoroughly”. This is an adverb which means completely or utterly.
For example, you can say, “I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge of British culture.”
Today’s word is “rhythmic”. This is an adjective which means cadenced or lyrical.
For example, you can say, “The rhythmic music kept them all dancing.”
Today’s word is “quarterly”. This is both an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective, it means pertaining to or consisting of a quarter.
For example, you can say, “The company’s quarterly financial statement showed substantial growth.”
Today’s word is “opaque”. This is both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it means not transparent.
For example, you can say, “Susan’s reasons for leaving town were opaque; no one really knows why she left.”
This is a phrase which describes a person who argues the less accepted viewpoint, simply for
the sake of argument.
This expression originated in the Catholic church where an official was appointed to critically
examine evidence and argue against som…
Today’s word is “notorious”. This is an adjective which means widely and unfavorably known.
For example, you can say, “The newspaper was notorious for its unreliable reporting.”
Today’s word is “nonchalant”. This is an adjective which means coolly unconcerned.
For example, you can say, “His nonchalant nature was very frustrating to her; he just didn’t seem to care what she thought.”
Today’s word is “noxious”. This is an adjective which means harmful to one’s health.
For example, you can say, “They had to get out of the house before the noxious fumes from the chemicals knocked them out.”