The word ‘sympathy’ has been around for a long time now, while empathy is amongst the newer words in the English language. We often hear people say sentences like “I sympathize with you” or “I empathize with you’. Somehow, it has become a part of our language. Unfortunately, not many know that both these words […]
[responsivevoice]Roster[/responsivevoice] [ros-ter] Grammar:Roster is a noun, i.e., it is used as the subject of a sentence. It means: 1. A list, record or a register 2. A schedule or an agenda Usage example 1:The professor called out names from the roster to make sure everyone was present for his lecture. Usage example 2:Do you have […]
[responsivevoice]Spinoff[/responsivevoice] [spin-awf, -of] Grammar:Spinoff is a noun, i.e., it is used as the subject of a sentence. It means: 1. A by-product 2. Marketing a product with the help of a popular celebrity or program Usage example 1:The spinoff of this movie has led to the creation of a solid franchise. Usage example 2:Spinoff marketing […]
Abbreviations and acronyms are the keys to shorter yet effective communication, especially, at workplaces. One is always racing against the clock to accomplish tasks, and thus, one would want to save every millisecond. In such scenarios, it is best to shift to shorter versions of the most basic words. These short forms are called abbreviations […]
[responsivevoice]Luminary[/responsivevoice] [loo-muh-ner-ee] Grammar:Luminary is a noun, i.e., it is used as the subject of a sentence. It means: 1. An important person 2. Inspiring or influential person Usage example 1:We need to invite a luminary for the annual day function to attract the audiences. Usage example 2:One of the luminaries who attended your party was […]
[responsivevoice]Throttle[/responsivevoice] [throt-l] Grammar:Throttle is a noun and a verb, i.e., it is used as the subject of a sentence or demonstrates an action. It means: 1. A device that controls a fuels flow or gives more power to an engine 2. To choke or strangle someone Usage example 1:No sooner did Jacob turn the throttle […]
[responsivevoice]Ire[/responsivevoice] [ahyuhr] Grammar:Ire is a noun, i.e., it is used as the subject of a sentence. It means: 1. Anger Usage example 1:The teacher’s face turned white with ire when she saw the mess her students had made. Usage example 2:He rose from his chair with ire and hatred to speak to the gentlemen across […]
[responsivevoice]Oversight[/responsivevoice] [oh-ver-sahyt] Grammar:Oversight is a noun, i.e., it is the subject of a sentence. It means: 1. Failure to see or do something 2. To overlook something Usage example 1: Your move was an oversight, and therefore, I cannot back you up. Usage example 2: Daisy regretted her oversight in leaving her child’s medicine at […]
[responsivevoice]Crusade[/responsivevoice] [kroo-seyd] Grammar:Crusade is a noun, i.e., it is the subject of the sentence. It means: 1. A war, especially for religious reasons 2. To participate in a political, social or religious campaign Usage example 1: The medieval crusades had a lot of impact on the history of our country. Usage example 2: John always […]
[responsivevoice]Radical[/responsivevoice] [rad-i-kuhl] Quotation: Only crime and the criminal, it is true, confront us with the perplexity of radical evil; but only the hypocrite is really rotten to the core. Hannah Arendt Social Example: Use in your tweet: