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Word of the day

 

comprehensive  

[ 5kRmpri5hensiv]

 

adj .  thorough ; inclusive

This book provides a comprehensive review of verbal and math skills for University.

A comprehensive library is one that has extensive and reliable sources, such as good books and magazines, etc.

 

 

Quote of the day

 

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

~Nelson Mandela

 

 

Fact of the day

 

The first email was sent 30 years ago.

 

Mr Tomlinson sent this first email back in 1971 -- he invented the software that allowed messages to be sent between computers. He even started the convention of using the "@" sign in email addresses (his email was " tomlinson@bbn-tenexa").

 

 

Joke of the day

 

                       

  Have a nice day,

 

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Word of the Day

	Stifle (STY full)

Definition: (verb) To suppress or repress; hold back; inhibit

Example: Kennedy stifled his desire to laugh when his friend slipped on a banana peel.

Synonyms: asphyxiate, stagnate, suffocate

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Word of the Day Rejuvenate (re JOO ven ate) Definition: (verb) To make, feel, or seem new again Example: Greg was rejuvenated by a nap in the afternoon. Synonyms: modernize, reanimate, revivify

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Word of the day

feasible  

[5fi:zEbl ]

adj.   practical

This is an entirely feasible proposal. I suggest we adopt it.

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For those who say one word per day isn't enough or just a walk in the park, here's another two words for today:

 

epic  

[5epik ]

n.  [ epics] long heroic poem, novel, or similar work of art

Kurosawa's film Seven Samurai is an epic portraying the struggle of seven warriors to destroy a band of robbers.

 

condolence

n. expression of sympathy.

Prime Minister of the Lao PDR, Bouasone Bouphavanh, yesterday sent a message expressing his condolences to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey , Mr Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the passing away of the former prime minister of the Republic of Turkey , Mr Bulent Ecevit.

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Word of the day

 

Hazy

[5hezi ]

adj.  [hazier; haziest] misty, slightly obscure

In hazy weather, you cannot see the top of this mountain.

 

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For those who say one word per day isn't enough or just too easy, here's another two words for today:

 

hover  

[5hRvE ]

v.  [hovered; hovered; hovering] hang about; wait nearby

The police helicopter hovered above the accident.

 

humane  

[hju5mein ]

adj.  kind

His humane and considerate treatment of the unfortunate endeared him to all.

 

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Word of the Day

Word of the Day Lackadaisical (lack uh DAY zih kull) Definition: (adjective) Lacking interest or spirit Example: Garth knew his usually peppy dog was ill when the dog became lackadaisical. Synonyms: abstracted, indolent, slothful

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Word of the day 2

Words of the day

append  

[E5pend ]

v.  [ appended; appended; appending] attach

I shall append this chart to my report.

For those who say one word per day isn't enough or just banana-banana, here's another two words for today:

  eccentric  

[ik5sentrik ]

adj .  odd ; unconventional; whimsical; irregular

Joy's habit of watering her lawn at midnight makes her seem eccentric .

  barefaced  

[beE5feist ]

adj .  shameless ; bold; unconcealed

Shocked by Huck Finn's barefaced lies, Miss Watson prayed the good Lord would give him a sense of his unregenerate wickedness.

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1st word

 

Flag

(flag)

 

 

Definition: (verb) To lose strength; grow weak or tired

 

Example: After driving for two days without sleep, Mario’s focus began to flag.

 

Synonyms: abate, deteriorate, succumb

 

Welcome to E-Words of the Day

Welcome everyone to E-Words of the day.

This blog is to provide some English words that some of you have never heard of them. It is useful for those who are considering to take "GRE" (Graduation Record Examination) test.

Thanks to Viboon (a prolific engineer) who will provide those words for the blog.

Hope you all enjoy it.

With regards,

Tonemaru