[responsivevoice]Dolor[/responsivevoice] [ doh-ler] Quotation: These days there are not enough of such intermediary groups, between the state and the individual, with the result that political leaders are often unduly guided by opinion polls. Jacques Delors Social Example: Did you miss out on reading this Word of the Day? Catch up now! http://www.vocabularytoday.com/hanker-meaning-usage-quotes-and-social-examples/
🔊 Play Hankering [ hang-ker ] What is the word of the day? The word of the day is ‘hanker’. What is this word’s grammar? This word is a verb i.e., it denotes an action or an occurrence. Does the word have a past tense? What is it? Yes; the past form of this word […]
[responsivevoice]Vouchsafe[/responsivevoice] [vouch-seyf] Quotation: Let us display our loyalty and love and embrace every opportunity to become wealthy and strong; let our first object be the veneration of the Imperial Court, which vouchsafes its protection to the commonwealth, and let those who hold the reins of government consider the general good. Zhang Zhidong Social Example: Did […]
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. […]
[responsivevoice]Fatuous[/responsivevoice] [ fach-oo-uhs ] Quotation: Deficiencies in individuals, as in States, have their value and import. Indeed, that sublime impulse of perfectibility, always vivacious, always working under various forms and with one underlying purpose, would be futile without them, and fatuous. Ameen Rihani Social Example: Did you miss out on reading this Word of the […]
[responsivevoice]Debacle[/responsivevoice] [dey-bah-kuh] Quotation: Just as we teach our children how to ride a bike, we need to teach them how to navigate social media and make the right moves that will help them. The physical world is similar to the virtual world in many cases. It’s about being aware. We can prevent many debacles if […]
[responsivevoice]Commensurate[/responsivevoice] [ kuh-men-ser-it ] Quotation: Alignment of business strategy and risk appetite should minimize the firm’s exposure to large and unexpected losses. In addition, the firm’s risk management capabilities need to be commensurate with the risks it expects to take. Jerome Powell Social Example: Did you miss out on reading this Word of the Day? […]
[responsivevoice]Ascetic[/responsivevoice] [uh-set-ik ] Origin of the word Ascetic The word ascetic is supposed to have originated from the greek word askētikós Quotation: Asceticism doesn’t lie in ascetic robes or in walking staff nor in the ashes. Asceticism doesn’t lie in the earring nor in the shaven head nor blowing a conch. Asceticism lies in remaining pure […]
[responsivevoice]Ascetic[/responsivevoice] [uh-set-ik ] Quotation: Asceticism doesn’t lie in ascetic robes or in walking staff nor in the ashes. Asceticism doesn’t lie in the earring nor in the shaven head nor blowing a conch. Asceticism lies in remaining pure amidst impurities. Guru Nanak Social Example: Did you miss out on reading this Word of the Day? Catch […]
[responsivevoice]Glutinous[/responsivevoice] [ gloot-n-uh s ] Quotation: Black glutinous rice works in both savoury and sweet dishes. It’s a popular pudding rice in south-east Asia, where you’ll often come across it cooked with water, coconut milk and a pandan leaf. Yotam Ottolenghi Social Example: Did you miss out on reading this Word of the Day? Catch up […]