[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:
[responsivevoice]Infest[/responsivevoice] [ in-fest ] Grammar:Infest is a verb, i.e., it shows action It means: 1. Overrun 2. To be present in large numbers to cause attack or damage Usage example 1: The hostel was infested with rats which made it difficult for us to stay. Usage example 2: I was overjoyed to find the middle […]
[responsivevoice]Rhetoric[/responsivevoice] [ ret-er-ik ] Grammar:Rhetorical is a noun, i.e., it is the subject of a sentence. It means: 1. Persuasive speech or writing 2. To make a statement with a question Usage example 1: The poet included many rhetorical questions in his poetry to express his strong opinions. Usage example 2: Using rhetorical devices makes […]
[responsivevoice]Stipulate[/responsivevoice] [ stip-yuh-leyt ] Grammar:Stipulate is a verb, i.e., it shows action. It means: 1. To determine or specify 2. To demand Usage example 1:The HR stipulated Rosy’s working role before she joined the firm. Usage example 2:Martin confirmed that he wouldn’t agree to the marriage unless she gave in to his stipulated conditions. Alfred […]
[responsivevoice]Tweak[/responsivevoice] [tweek] Grammar:Tweak is a verb, i.e., it shows action. It means: 1. Twist, pull, sprain 2. To adjust or modify Usage example 1:Harry’s father was upset with his results and tweaked his ear in anger. Usage example 2: The machine is splendid; it doesn’t require any tweaks. Good writing is good writing, but that […]