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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.

[ More ] July 30th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Language, Learning English |

OUTRAGEOUS – #267

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.”

[ More ] June 14th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Language, Learning English |
 

THOROUGHLY – #353

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.”

[ More ] June 2nd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Language, Learning English |

RHYTHMIC – #351

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.”

[ More ] May 31st, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Language, Learning English |
 

QUARTERLY – #349

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.”

[ More ] May 16th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Language, Learning English |

OPAQUE – #264

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.”

[ More ] May 11th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Language, Learning English |
 

DEVIL’S ADVOCATE

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…

[ More ] April 30th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Language, Learning English |

NOTORIOUS – #261

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.”

[ More ] April 9th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Language, Learning English |

NONCHALANT – #259

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.”

[ More ] April 5th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Language, Learning English |

NOXIOUS – #260

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.”

[ More ] April 2nd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Language, Learning English |