‘Which’ and ‘that’ seem like the most common words from our personal dictionary, and we use it an umpteen number of times in a day. But did you know, so many of us aren’t using them in an intended manner? Read on to answer the question, ‘Are you using ‘which’ and ‘that’ correctly? It is […]
🔊 Play Exculpate [ek-skuhl-peyt] Grammar:Exculpate is a verb, i.e., it shows action. It means:1. To forgive 2. To declare that someone is not guilty Usage example 1:Are you going to exculpate yourself by denying the truth? Usage example 2:Joseph tried to exculpate himself for the accident, but he never could. Quote: Either for me, or […]
[responsivevoice]Bilateral[/responsivevoice] [bahy-lat-er-uh l] Grammar:Bilateral is an adjective, i.e., it modifies a noun It means:1. Something that has two sides 2. Involves two parties Usage example 1:We should have a bilateral opinion on this issue and then announce a final judgment. Usage example 2:The agreement is a bilateral one, and therefore, there is no reason for a […]
🔊 Play Intercede [ in-ter-seed] Grammar:Intercede is a verb, i.e., it shows action. It means:1. To interfere or speak up for someone else or in someone else’s matter 2. Mediate Usage example 1:Rosy silently hoped that her husband would intercede for her before the judge. Usage example 2:He was totally at fault, and there was […]
🔊 Play Eloquent [el-uh-kwuh nt] Grammar:Eloquent is an adjective, i.e., it modifies the noun. It means:1. Having a stronghold over words, speaking and writing 2. To express or communicate something without difficulty Usage example 1:The speech she gave on the inauguration day proved that she is eloquent in the English language. Usage example 2:Her eloquent eyes […]
Upgrading your language on a regular basis is something that thousands enjoy, and find helpful. ‘Very’ is one of the most common words, and sometimes, it tends to get overused. If you have to write regularly or speak regularly, then you should look at alternatives for this very easy-going vocabulary. This habit of learning a […]
🔊 Play Scrumptious [ skruhmp-shuh s ] Grammar:Scrumptious is an adjective, i.e., it modifies the noun. It means:1. Very delicious2. To compliment a very attractive person Usage example 1:Eliza’s cafe serves the most scrumptious Mexican dishes in town. Usage example 2:Martin looks so scrumptious in this formal attire. There’s not much cooking in our household. We […]
🔊 Play Gaudy [gaw-dee] Grammar:Gaudy is an adjective as well as a noun, i.e., it modifies the noun or could be the subject of a sentence. It means:1. Something that is extremely bright in a tasteless manner; not pleasing to the eyes (adjective) 2. Celebratory dinner for college alumni and for old members. Usage example […]
🔊 Play Superfluous [ soo-pur-floo-uhs ] Grammar:Superfluous is an adjective, i.e., it modifies the noun. It means:1. Extra 2. Unnecessary Usage example 1:If only he hadn’t added those superfluous sentences, he would have a job right now. Usage example 2:Please remove all the superfluous words from the article to make it more readable. Art is […]
🔊 Play Aesthetic [ es-thet-ik] Grammar: Aesthetic is an adjective and a noun, i.e., it modifies the noun or could be the subject itself. It means:1. Beautiful or appreciating something that is beautiful2. Designed principals of someone’s work, especially artists. Usage example 1:Looking at the bride walk down the aisle gave everyone an aesthetic pleasure. […]