Expressing what we feel has also become so monotonous. It is so basic to respond with words like happy, sad, angry, irritated, frustrated to demonstrate our current mood. But the English language opens up new scopes for being more eloquent in contemporary times. When we can sound so much more “cooler”, why waste the opportunity […]
To begin with, do you agree with us when we say that the word ‘eloquent’ sounds very sophisticated? Some of us cannot wait to use it, and wait for an opportune moment or situation to do so. But why is the word ‘eloquent’ on every learner’s list? Eloquent- meaning The word means to speak fluently. […]
🔊 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 […]
Are you looking to boost your English vocabulary but don’t have much time to spare? We’ve got you covered! In just a few minutes, you can learn five new powerful words that will enhance your communication and help you sound more fluent and confident in English. When it comes to improving your language skills, sometimes […]
Today’s word of the day is ‘Caitiff.’ Let us understand more about this word. [responsivevoice] caitiff [/responsivevoice] [ key-tif ] What is this word’s grammar? The word is a noun, i.e., it is the main subject of a sentence. Does the word have a past tense? What is it? No, the word is a noun. Therefore, […]
Today’s word of the day is ‘Petulant.’ Let us understand more about this word. [responsivevoice] petulant [/responsivevoice] [ pech–uh-luhnt ] What is this word’s grammar? The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information about the noun or sentence. Does the word have a past tense? What is it? No, the word is an adjective. […]
The letter A needs no introduction. Even before we stepped foot in pre-schools, we had ABCD vibrating through every vein in our body. But as we grow older, we understand that the English Language is beyond just learning letters. We move on to study words, sentences, paragraphs, and so on! Letters are the roots of […]
You are probably wondering how something that sounds so complex like ‘oxymorons’ can tickle our English knowledge. Trust us when we say, if you are into this language and know the fundamentals, this list will surely amuse you. To begin with, let us understand what an oxymoron is in the first place. In layman language, […]
As we gear up to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday on the second of October, who can forget how he was a source of inspiration? “Be the Change you want to see in the world.”- This is one of his widely-used quotes, and people truly love to live by it. His quote has only left people […]
Much like our trends, the Oxford dictionary also trends amongst English lovers with new words rolling in now and then! The year 2019 is no different, either! Some of these words are educative, and some very millennial. Let’s take a look at some of the latest additions in the Oxford Dictionary. Grrrl (Noun) Did you […]