[responsivevoice]Commend[/responsivevoice] [kuh-mend ] Quotation: Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us pain and allow us to enjoy pleasure instead. We must therefore accept it without complaint when they sometimes collide with a bit of reality against which they are dashed to pieces. Sigmund Freud Social Example:
[responsivevoice]Premise[/responsivevoice] [prem-is] Grammar:Premise is a noun and a verb, i.e., it is the subject of a sentence or can demonstrate an action. It means: 1. An argument, hypothesis or an assumption 2. Theorize or base on something Usage example 1: The basic premise of this article did not go well with the readers. Usage example […]
[responsivevoice]Charisma[/responsivevoice] [ kuh-riz-muh] Grammar:Charisma is a noun, i.e., it is the subject of a sentence. It means: 1. To have a charming personality 2. Attractive or appealing Usage example 1: Her charisma and smile won a million hearts. Usage example 2: He has a lot of charisma; this is why we chose him to anchor […]
[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 […]
[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 […]