late: dead
We are all in memory of the late explorer.
solicitor: British A member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters. A solicitor may also instruct barristers and represent clients in some courts.
She had apparently instructed solicitors to deal with the matter on her behalf.
no solicitation: it is another way of saying "No salespeople"
spinster: a woman spins the wheel for her own living; an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage.
swap: take part in an exchange of
we swapped phone numbers.
synonym: switch
fragment: a small part broken off or separated from something
After a fracture, the broken fragments of bone usually separate to some degree.
"frailty, thy name is woman!" from Hamlet by Shakespeare
http://www.enotes.com/shakespeare-quotes/frailty-thy-name-woman
"To be, or not to be: that is a question"
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/385300.html
indecisiveness: (Of a person) not able to make decisions quickly and effectively
It was just a feeling, neither uncertainty nor indecisiveness, but doubts nonetheless.
Root
flora: flower
florist, floral, defloration
syn: together
synonymous, synchronal, synaeresis
Prefix
extra: outside, beyond
extracellular, extract, extradition
dis: reversal, removal, or apart
disable, disabuse, disaccord
over: above, or higher excessively
overable, overabstract, overachieve
inter: among, between
intersection, interact, interatomic
Suffix
-ism: used to form nouns
abolitionism, academism, adoptianism
British English
"What a nuisance." means "I resent you."
Confer
tutor: an instructor who gives private lessons.
governess: a girl or woman employed to teach and train children in a private household.
Novel
Orlando by Virginia Woolf
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/orlando/context.html
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/janeeyre/
French Lieutenant's woman by John Fowles
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/f/the-french-lieutenants-woman/about-the-french-lieutenants-woman
For whom the Bell tolls by Ernest Hemingway
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/belltolls/
Song
Fields of gold by Sting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUv7pZxwST0
Poem
No man is an island by John Donne
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/no-man-is-an-island/
Words of the day
5/9
1. sovereign [adj.] /ˈsɒvrɪn/
definition: Possessing supreme or ultimate power
origin: Middle English: from Old French soverain, based on Latin super 'above'. The change in the ending was due to association with reign.
sentence: In modern democracies the people’s will is in theory sovereign.
part of speech: sovereignly [adv.]
2. supreme [adj.] /suːˈpriːm/
definition: Highest in rank or authority
origin: late 15th century (in the sense 'highest'): from Latin supremus, superlative of superus 'that is above', from super 'above'.
sentence: The commanders in chief exercised supreme authority in their respective zones and acted in concert on questions affecting the whole country.
part of speech: supremely [adv.]
3. grant [v.] /grɑːnt/
definition: Agree to give or allow (something requested) to
origin: Middle English: from Old French granter 'consent to support', variant of creanter 'to guarantee', based on Latin credere 'entrust'.
sentence: Accordingly, whether to grant a relocation request is not a decision courts make lightly.
part of speech: grantable [adj.] granter [n.]
phrase: take for granted: (take something for granted) Assume that something is true without questioning it
4. unrelenting [adj.] /ʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ/
definition: Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination
sentence: For a place dependent on tourist spending, the unrelenting determination to turn paying customers away is simply beyond rationality.
part of speech: unrelentingly [adv.] unrelentingness [n.]
5. swell [v.] /swɛl/
definition: (Especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid
origin: Old English swellan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to German schwellen.
sentence: Her bruised knee was already swelling up.
phrase: one's head swells: One becomes conceited
5/12
1. rash [adj.] /raʃ/
definition: Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous
origin: late Middle English (also in Scots and northern English in the sense 'nimble, eager'): of Germanic origin; related to German rasch.
sentence: It would be extremely rash to make such an assumption.
part of speech: rashly [adv.] rashness [n.]
2. chuck [v.] /tʃʌk/
definition: Throw (something) carelessly or casually
origin: late 17th century (as a verb): from chuck.
sentence: Someone chucked a brick through the window.
part of speech: chucker [n.]
phrase: chuck it down: Rain heavily
3. whack [v.] /wak/
definition: Strike forcefully with a sharp blow
origin: early 18th century: imitative, or perhaps an alteration of thwack.
sentence: His attacker whacked him on the head.
part of speech: whacker [n.]
phrases: out of whack: Out of order; not working
top (or full) whack: The maximum price or rate
4. chastise [v.] /tʃaˈstʌɪz/
definition: Rebuke or reprimand severely
origin: Middle English: apparently formed irregularly from the obsolete verb chaste
sentence: He chastised his colleagues for their laziness.
part of speech: chastisement [n.] chastiser [n.]
5. eradicate [v.] /ɪˈradɪkeɪt/
definition: Destroy completely; put an end to
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'pull up by the roots'): from Latin eradicat- 'torn up by the roots', from the verb eradicare, from e- (variant of ex-) 'out' + radix, radic- 'root'.
sentence: This disease has been eradicated from the world.
part of speech: eradicable [adj.] eradicant [n.] eradicator [n.]
5/13
1. laurel [n.] /ˈlɒr(ə)l/
definition: Any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves, in particular
origin: Middle English lorer, from Old French lorier, from Provençal laurier, from earlier laur, from Latin laurus.
sentence: The sweeping drive of the Coach Road to Milnerfield were planted with laurel, yew and holly, still surviving today.
phrase: look to one's laurels: Be careful not to lose one’s superior position to a rival
rest on one's laurels: Be so satisfied with what one has already done or achieved that one makes no further effort
2. grapple [v.] /ˈgrap(ə)l/
definition: Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle
origin: Middle English (as a noun denoting a grappling hook): from Old French grapil, from Provençal, diminutive of grapa 'hook', of Germanic origin; related to grape. The verb dates from the mid 16th century.
sentence: I just always loved fighting and grappling, so I got in the ring.
part of speech: grappler [n.]
3. erode [v.] /ɪˈrəʊd/
definition: (Of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land)
origin: early 17th century: from French éroder or Latin erodere, from e- (variant of ex-) 'out, away' + rodere 'gnaw'.
sentence: The cliffs on this coast have been eroded by the sea.
part of speech: erodible [adj.]
4. linger [v.] /ˈlɪŋgə/
definition: Stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave
origin: Middle English (in the sense 'dwell, abide'): frequentative of obsolete leng 'prolong', of Germanic origin; related to German längen 'make long(er)', also to long.
sentence: She lingered in the yard, enjoying the warm sunshine.
part of speech: lingerer [n.]
5. commission [n.] /kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/
definition: An instruction, command, or role given to a person or group
origin: Middle English: via Old French from Latin commissio(n-), from committere 'entrust'
sentence: He received a commission to act as an informer.
phrase: in commission: In use or in service
1. sovereign [adj.] /ˈsɒvrɪn/
definition: Possessing supreme or ultimate power
origin: Middle English: from Old French soverain, based on Latin super 'above'. The change in the ending was due to association with reign.
sentence: In modern democracies the people’s will is in theory sovereign.
part of speech: sovereignly [adv.]
2. supreme [adj.] /suːˈpriːm/
definition: Highest in rank or authority
origin: late 15th century (in the sense 'highest'): from Latin supremus, superlative of superus 'that is above', from super 'above'.
sentence: The commanders in chief exercised supreme authority in their respective zones and acted in concert on questions affecting the whole country.
part of speech: supremely [adv.]
3. grant [v.] /grɑːnt/
definition: Agree to give or allow (something requested) to
origin: Middle English: from Old French granter 'consent to support', variant of creanter 'to guarantee', based on Latin credere 'entrust'.
sentence: Accordingly, whether to grant a relocation request is not a decision courts make lightly.
part of speech: grantable [adj.] granter [n.]
phrase: take for granted: (take something for granted) Assume that something is true without questioning it
4. unrelenting [adj.] /ʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ/
definition: Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination
sentence: For a place dependent on tourist spending, the unrelenting determination to turn paying customers away is simply beyond rationality.
part of speech: unrelentingly [adv.] unrelentingness [n.]
5. swell [v.] /swɛl/
definition: (Especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid
origin: Old English swellan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to German schwellen.
sentence: Her bruised knee was already swelling up.
phrase: one's head swells: One becomes conceited
5/12
1. rash [adj.] /raʃ/
definition: Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous
origin: late Middle English (also in Scots and northern English in the sense 'nimble, eager'): of Germanic origin; related to German rasch.
sentence: It would be extremely rash to make such an assumption.
part of speech: rashly [adv.] rashness [n.]
2. chuck [v.] /tʃʌk/
definition: Throw (something) carelessly or casually
origin: late 17th century (as a verb): from chuck.
sentence: Someone chucked a brick through the window.
part of speech: chucker [n.]
phrase: chuck it down: Rain heavily
3. whack [v.] /wak/
definition: Strike forcefully with a sharp blow
origin: early 18th century: imitative, or perhaps an alteration of thwack.
sentence: His attacker whacked him on the head.
part of speech: whacker [n.]
phrases: out of whack: Out of order; not working
top (or full) whack: The maximum price or rate
4. chastise [v.] /tʃaˈstʌɪz/
definition: Rebuke or reprimand severely
origin: Middle English: apparently formed irregularly from the obsolete verb chaste
sentence: He chastised his colleagues for their laziness.
part of speech: chastisement [n.] chastiser [n.]
5. eradicate [v.] /ɪˈradɪkeɪt/
definition: Destroy completely; put an end to
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'pull up by the roots'): from Latin eradicat- 'torn up by the roots', from the verb eradicare, from e- (variant of ex-) 'out' + radix, radic- 'root'.
sentence: This disease has been eradicated from the world.
part of speech: eradicable [adj.] eradicant [n.] eradicator [n.]
5/13
1. laurel [n.] /ˈlɒr(ə)l/
definition: Any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves, in particular
origin: Middle English lorer, from Old French lorier, from Provençal laurier, from earlier laur, from Latin laurus.
sentence: The sweeping drive of the Coach Road to Milnerfield were planted with laurel, yew and holly, still surviving today.
phrase: look to one's laurels: Be careful not to lose one’s superior position to a rival
rest on one's laurels: Be so satisfied with what one has already done or achieved that one makes no further effort
2. grapple [v.] /ˈgrap(ə)l/
definition: Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle
origin: Middle English (as a noun denoting a grappling hook): from Old French grapil, from Provençal, diminutive of grapa 'hook', of Germanic origin; related to grape. The verb dates from the mid 16th century.
sentence: I just always loved fighting and grappling, so I got in the ring.
part of speech: grappler [n.]
3. erode [v.] /ɪˈrəʊd/
definition: (Of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land)
origin: early 17th century: from French éroder or Latin erodere, from e- (variant of ex-) 'out, away' + rodere 'gnaw'.
sentence: The cliffs on this coast have been eroded by the sea.
part of speech: erodible [adj.]
4. linger [v.] /ˈlɪŋgə/
definition: Stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave
origin: Middle English (in the sense 'dwell, abide'): frequentative of obsolete leng 'prolong', of Germanic origin; related to German längen 'make long(er)', also to long.
sentence: She lingered in the yard, enjoying the warm sunshine.
part of speech: lingerer [n.]
5. commission [n.] /kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/
definition: An instruction, command, or role given to a person or group
origin: Middle English: via Old French from Latin commissio(n-), from committere 'entrust'
sentence: He received a commission to act as an informer.
phrase: in commission: In use or in service
5/14
1. primal [adj.] /ˈprʌɪm(ə)l/
definition: Relating to an early stage in evolutionary development; primeval
origin: early 17th century: from medieval Latin primalis, from Latin primus 'first'.
sentence: At the end, four performers circled around the stage in a primal manner.
part of speech: primally [adv.]
2. discrepancy [n.] /dɪsˈkrɛp(ə)nsi/
definition: An illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts
origin: early 17th century: from Latin discrepantia, from discrepare 'be discordant', from dis- 'apart, away' + crepare 'to creak'.
sentence: There’s a discrepancy between your account and his.
part of speech: discrepant [adj.]
3. wry [adj.] /rʌɪ/
definition: Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humour
origin: early 16th century (in the sense 'contorted'): from Old English wrīgian 'tend, incline', in Middle English 'deviate, swerve, contort'.
sentence: She gave a wry smile at the comment on breakfast.
part of speech: wryly [adv.] wryness [n.]
4. prompt [v.] /prɒm(p)t/
definition: (Of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling)
origin: Middle English (as a verb): based on Old French prompt or Latin promptus 'brought to light', also 'prepared, ready', past participle of promere 'to produce', from pro- 'out, forth' + emere 'take'.
sentence: The violence prompted a wave of refugees to flee the country.
part of speech: promptitude [n.] promptness [n.]
5. affirmative [adj.] /əˈfəːmətɪv/
definition: Agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'assertive, positive'): via Old French from late Latin affirmativus, from affirmare 'assert'
sentence: Nods and affirmative statements came from everyone in the room.
part of speech: affirmatively [adv.]
phrase: in the affirmative: So as to accept or agree to a statement or request
phrase: in the affirmative: So as to accept or agree to a statement or request
5/15
1. dismay [v.] /dɪsˈmeɪ/
definition: Cause (someone) to feel concern and distress
origin: Middle English: from Old French, based on Latin dis- (expressing negation) + the Germanic base of may.
sentence: They were dismayed by the U-turn in policy.
part of speech: dismayingly [adv.]
2. contend [v.] /kənˈtɛnd/
definition: Struggle to surmount (a difficulty)
origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'compete for (something)'): from Old French contendre or Latin contendere, from con- 'with' + tendere 'stretch, strive'.
sentence: She had to contend with his uncertain temper.
part of speech: contender [n.]
3. depict [v.] /dɪˈpɪkt/
definition: Represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form
origin: late Middle English: from Latin depict- 'portrayed', from the verb depingere, from de- 'completely' + pingere 'to paint'.
sentence: These equations may be depicted on a graph.
part of speech: depicter [n.] depictive [adj.]
4. pornography [n.] /pɔːˈnɒgrəfi/
definition: Printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, intended to stimulate sexual excitement.
origin: mid 19th century: from Greek pornographos 'writing about prostitutes', from pornē 'prostitute' + graphein 'write'.
sentence: The denial of the social fact of sexuality in pornography is made explicit in its audience.
part of speech: pornographer [n.]
5. explicit [adj.] /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
definition: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
origin: early 17th century (as an adjective): from French explicite or Latin explicitus, past participle of explicare 'unfold'
sentence: The arrangement had not been made explicit.
part of speech: explicitly [adv.] explicitness [n.]
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