The following are some common ways that writers show, or signal, definitions:
A = term, B = definition of A
A(B)...
A, B,
A is defined as B
A refer(s) to B
A is + B(general term + defining adjective clause)
The Adjective Suffix: -ing, -ed
The suffixes -ing and -ed have different meanings.
For exemple, "You are fascinating." means you are interesting and peaple are fascinatined with you; "You are fascinated." means you are interested in somthing. It fascinates you.
Prefix
para: beside, alongside syn, sym: with, together
parasitism, paragon, paradigm symbiosis, symmetry, sympathy
en: become, make J/Z: negative prefix
encounter, enchanted, enlarge jaywalking, zigzag, zanily
bio: life, living things
biology, biograthy, biosphere
Suffix
logy: study of
biology, sociology, ecology
Root
sect: cut
insect, intersection, section
peevish: feeling or showing irratation
litter: give birth to a little one
glossary: a list of often difficult or specialized words with their definitions
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Words of the day
12/27
1.appal [v.] /əˈpɔːl/
definition: greatly dismay or horrify
origin: Middle English: from Old French apalir 'grow pale', from a- (from Latin ad 'to, at') + palir 'to pale'. The original sense was 'grow pale', later 'make pale', hence 'horrify' (late Middle English)
sentence: Bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some ministers.
part of speech: appalling [adj.] appallingly [adv.]
2.redolent [adj.] /ˈrɛdəl(ə)nt/
definition: literary strongly smelling of
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'fragrant'): from Old French, or from Latin redolent- 'giving out a strong smell', from re(d)- 'back, again' + olere 'to smell'
sentence: The church was old, dark, and redolent of incense.
part of speech: redolence [n.] redolently [adv.]
3.gravel [n.] /ˈgrav(ə)l/
definition: a loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones
origin: Middle English: from Old French, diminutive of grave
sentence: A mixture of gravel with coarse sand, used for paths and roads and as an aggregate.
part of speech: gravelly [adv.]
4.soggy [adj.] /ˈsɒgi/
definition: very wet and soft
origin: early 18th century (in the sense 'boggy'): from dialect sog 'a swamp' + -y
sentence: We squelched through the soggy ground.
part of speech: soggily [adv.] sogginess [n.]
5.elongate [v.] /ˈiːlɒŋgeɪt/
definition: chiefly Biology become longer
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'move away'): from late
Latin elongat- 'placed at a distance', from the verb elongare, from Latin e- (variant of ex-) 'away' + longe 'far off', longus 'long'
sentence: The pup’s globular body slowly elongates.
part of speech: elongation [n.]
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1.exult [v.] /ɪgˈzʌlt/
definition: show or feel triumphant elation or jubilation
origin: late 16th century: from Latin exsultare, frequentative of
exsilire 'leap up', from ex- 'out, upward' + salire 'to leap'
sentence: Exulting in her escape, Lisa closed the door behind her.
part of speech: exultingly [adv.]
2.incarnation [n.] /ɪnkɑːˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
definition: a person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or quality
origin: Middle English (as a term in Christian theology): via Old
French from ecclesiastical Latin incarnatio(n-), from the verb incarnare
sentence: Beethoven was an incarnation of artistic genius.
part of speech: incarnate [adj.]
3.mutter [v.] /ˈmʌtə/
definition: say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
origin: late Middle English: imitative; compare with German dialect muttern
sentence: He muttered something under his breath.
part of speech: mutterer [n.]
4.lust [n.] /lʌst/
definition: strong sexual desire
origin: Old English (also in the sense 'pleasure, delight'), of
Germanic origin; related to Dutch lust and German Lust
sentence: He knew that his lust for her had returned.
part of speech: lustful [adj.] lustily [adv.]
5.plunge [v.] /plʌn(d)ʒ/
definition: jump or dive quickly and energetically
origin: late Middle English: from Old French plungier 'thrust down', based on Latin plumbum 'lead, plummet'
sentence: Our little daughters whooped as they plunged into the sea.
part of speech: plunger [n.]
12/31
1.whimper [v.]
definition: make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness
origin: early 16th century: from dialect whimp 'to whimper', of
imitative origin
sentence: A child in a bed nearby began to whimper.
part of speech: whimperer [n.] whimperingly [adv.]
2.detach [v.] /dɪˈtatʃ/
definition: disengage (something or part of something) and remove it
origin: late 16th century (in the sense 'discharge a gun'): from French détacher, earlier destacher, from des- (expressing reversal) + attacher 'attach'
sentence: He detached the front lamp from its bracket.
part of speech: detachability [n.] detachable [adj.]
3.swindle [v.] /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/
definition: use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions
origin: late 18th century: back-formation from swindler, from
German Schwindler 'extravagant maker of schemes, swindler', from schwindeln 'be giddy', also 'tell lies'
sentence: A businessman swindled investors out of millions of pounds.
part of speech: swindler [n.]
4.squeak [n.] /skwiːk/
definition: a short, high-pitched sound or cry
origin: late Middle English (as a verb): imitative; compare with
Swedish skväka 'croak', also with squeal and shriek. The noun dates from the early 17th century
sentence: The door opened with a slight squeak.
part of speech: squeaker [n.] squeaky [adj.]
5.cement [v.] /sɪˈmɛnt/
definition: settle or establish firmly
origin: Middle English: from Old French ciment (noun), cimenter
(verb), from Latin caementum 'quarry stone', from caedere 'hew'
sentence: The two firms are expected to cement an agreement soon.
part of speech: cementer [n.]
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1.disseminate [v.] /dɪˈsɛmɪneɪt/
definition: spread (something, especially information) widely
origin: late Middle English: from Latin disseminat- 'scattered', from the verb disseminare, from dis- 'abroad' + semen, semin- 'seed'
sentence: Health authorities should foster good practice by disseminating information.
part of speech: disseminator [n.]
2.lieutenant [n.] /lɛfˈtɛnənt/
definition: a deputy or substitute acting for a superior
origin: late Middle English: from Old French
sentence: He is one of the Prime Minister’s most trusted
lieutenants.
part of speech: lieutenancy [n.]
3.grope [v.] /grəʊp/
definition: search blindly or uncertainly by feeling with the hands
origin: Old English grāpian, of West Germanic origin; related to
gripe
sentence: She groped for her spectacles.
part of speech: gropingly [adv.]
4.crisp [adj.] /krɪsp/
definition: (of a substance) firm, dry, and brittle
origin: Old English (referring to hair in the sense 'curly'): from Latin crispus 'curled'. Other senses may result from symbolic
interpretation of the sound of the word
sentence: The snow is lovely and crisp.
part of speech: crisply [adv.] crispness [n.]
5.trim [v.] /trɪm/
definition: cut off (irregular or unwanted parts)
origin: Old English trymman, trymian 'make firm, arrange', of
which the adjective appears to be a derivative. The word's history is obscure; current verb senses date from the early 16th century when usage became frequent and served many purposes: this is possibly
explained by spoken or dialect use in the Middle English period not recorded in extant literature
sentence: He was trimming the fat off some pork chops.
part of speech: trimly [adv.] trimness [n.]
definition: spread (something, especially information) widely
origin: late Middle English: from Latin disseminat- 'scattered', from the verb disseminare, from dis- 'abroad' + semen, semin- 'seed'
sentence: Health authorities should foster good practice by disseminating information.
part of speech: disseminator [n.]
2.lieutenant [n.] /lɛfˈtɛnənt/
definition: a deputy or substitute acting for a superior
origin: late Middle English: from Old French
sentence: He is one of the Prime Minister’s most trusted
lieutenants.
part of speech: lieutenancy [n.]
3.grope [v.] /grəʊp/
definition: search blindly or uncertainly by feeling with the hands
origin: Old English grāpian, of West Germanic origin; related to
gripe
sentence: She groped for her spectacles.
part of speech: gropingly [adv.]
4.crisp [adj.] /krɪsp/
definition: (of a substance) firm, dry, and brittle
origin: Old English (referring to hair in the sense 'curly'): from Latin crispus 'curled'. Other senses may result from symbolic
interpretation of the sound of the word
sentence: The snow is lovely and crisp.
part of speech: crisply [adv.] crispness [n.]
5.trim [v.] /trɪm/
definition: cut off (irregular or unwanted parts)
origin: Old English trymman, trymian 'make firm, arrange', of
which the adjective appears to be a derivative. The word's history is obscure; current verb senses date from the early 16th century when usage became frequent and served many purposes: this is possibly
explained by spoken or dialect use in the Middle English period not recorded in extant literature
sentence: He was trimming the fat off some pork chops.
part of speech: trimly [adv.] trimness [n.]
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1.append [v.] /əˈpɛnd/
definition: add (something) to the end of a written document
origin: late Middle English: from Latin appendere 'hang on', from
ad- 'to' + pendere 'hang'
sentence: The results of the survey are appended to this chapter.
part of speech: appendage [n.] appendant [adj.]
2.tactic [n.] /ˈtaktɪk/
definition: an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end
origin: mid 18th century: from modern Latin tactica, from Greek
taktikē (tekhnē) '(art) of tactics', feminine of taktikos, from taktos
'ordered, arranged', from the base of tassein 'arrange'
sentence: The minority attempted to control the Council by a
delaying tactic.
part of speech: tactician [n.]
3.scrupulous [adj.] /ˈskruːpjʊləs/
definition: (of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'troubled with doubts'):
from French scrupuleux or Latin scrupulosus, from scrupulus
sentence: The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail.
part of speech: scrupulosity [n.] scrupulously [adv.]
scrupulousness [n.]
4.insidious [adv.] /ɪnˈsɪdɪəs/
definition: proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects
origin: mid 16th century: from Latin insidiosus 'cunning', from
insidiae 'an ambush or trick', from insidere 'lie in wait for', from in- 'on' + sedere 'sit'
sentence: Sexual harassment is a serious and insidious problem.
part of speech: insidiously [adv.] insidiousness [n.]
5.exasperate [v.] /ɪgˈzasp(ə)reɪt/
definition: irritate intensely; infuriate
origin: mid 16th century: from Latin exasperat- 'irritated to anger', from the verb exasperare
sentence: This futile process exasperates prison officers.
part of speech: exasperatedly [adv.]
definition: add (something) to the end of a written document
origin: late Middle English: from Latin appendere 'hang on', from
ad- 'to' + pendere 'hang'
sentence: The results of the survey are appended to this chapter.
part of speech: appendage [n.] appendant [adj.]
2.tactic [n.] /ˈtaktɪk/
definition: an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end
origin: mid 18th century: from modern Latin tactica, from Greek
taktikē (tekhnē) '(art) of tactics', feminine of taktikos, from taktos
'ordered, arranged', from the base of tassein 'arrange'
sentence: The minority attempted to control the Council by a
delaying tactic.
part of speech: tactician [n.]
3.scrupulous [adj.] /ˈskruːpjʊləs/
definition: (of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'troubled with doubts'):
from French scrupuleux or Latin scrupulosus, from scrupulus
sentence: The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail.
part of speech: scrupulosity [n.] scrupulously [adv.]
scrupulousness [n.]
4.insidious [adv.] /ɪnˈsɪdɪəs/
definition: proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects
origin: mid 16th century: from Latin insidiosus 'cunning', from
insidiae 'an ambush or trick', from insidere 'lie in wait for', from in- 'on' + sedere 'sit'
sentence: Sexual harassment is a serious and insidious problem.
part of speech: insidiously [adv.] insidiousness [n.]
5.exasperate [v.] /ɪgˈzasp(ə)reɪt/
definition: irritate intensely; infuriate
origin: mid 16th century: from Latin exasperat- 'irritated to anger', from the verb exasperare
sentence: This futile process exasperates prison officers.
part of speech: exasperatedly [adv.]
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