Word of the Day
Preamble
Noun
Definition- A prelimary statment, especally the introduction to formal document that serves to explain its purpose.
Example- The preamble in the Constitution begins with the famous words"We the people of the United States of America..."
Synonyms- Forward, prelude
Concise
Adjective
Definition-Expressed briefly and simply, succint
Example- Less than a page long. The Bill of Rights is a concise statment of the freedoms enjoyed by all American.
Synonyms- Abridged, Compact
Abridge
Verb
Definition-Shorten, to reduce
Example- The Bill of Right is designed to prevent Congress from abridging the rights of Americans.
Synonyms-Shorten,abbrevaite, cutback
Mutable
Adjective
Definitions-Likely to change
Example-A politican's reputation can be highly mutable, as seen in the case of President Harry Truman-mocked during his lifetime, revered afterward
Synonyms-Changeable, Permutable
Discomfit
Verb
Defintion-to frustrate, thwart, or embarras
Example-Discomfited by the interviewer's unexpected question, Peter could only stammer in reply.
Synonyms-disconcert,Flusters
Consummate
Verb
Definition-to complete, finish, or perfect.
Example-The deal was consummated with a handshake and the payment of the agreed-upon fee.
Synonyms-achieve, conclude
Benevolent
Adjective
Definition-Wishing or doing good
Example-In old age, Carnegie used his wealth for benevolent purposes, donating large sums to found libraries and schools.
Synonyms-altruistic, generous
Abrigde
Verb
Definition-Shorten or reduce
Example-The Bill of Rights is designed to prevent Congress from abridging the rights of Americans.
Synonyms-shorten, abbreviate, cut back
Divulge
Verb
Definition-to reveal
Example-The people who count the votes for the Oscar awards are under
strict orders not to divulge the names of the winners.
ostentatious
Adjective
Definition-overly showy, pretentious
Example- To show off his wealth, the millionaire threw an ostentatious party featuring a full orchestra, a famous singer, and tens of thousands of dollars worth of food.
Synonyms- boastful, flashy
Adulation
Noun
Defintion-extreme admiration
Example-Few young actors have received greater adulation than did Marlon
Brando after his performance in A Streetcar Named Desire.
Anomaly
Noun
Defintion-something different or irregular
Example-The tiny planet Pluto, orbiting next to the giants Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, has long appeared to be an anomaly.
Synonyms-atypical, uncustomary
Critertion
Noun
Definition-a standard of measurement or judgment.
Example-In choosing a design for the new taxicabs, reliability will be our main criterion.
Synonyms-basis, benchmark
Noun
Definition- A prelimary statment, especally the introduction to formal document that serves to explain its purpose.
Example- The preamble in the Constitution begins with the famous words"We the people of the United States of America..."
Synonyms- Forward, prelude
Concise
Adjective
Definition-Expressed briefly and simply, succint
Example- Less than a page long. The Bill of Rights is a concise statment of the freedoms enjoyed by all American.
Synonyms- Abridged, Compact
Abridge
Verb
Definition-Shorten, to reduce
Example- The Bill of Right is designed to prevent Congress from abridging the rights of Americans.
Synonyms-Shorten,abbrevaite, cutback
Mutable
Adjective
Definitions-Likely to change
Example-A politican's reputation can be highly mutable, as seen in the case of President Harry Truman-mocked during his lifetime, revered afterward
Synonyms-Changeable, Permutable
Discomfit
Verb
Defintion-to frustrate, thwart, or embarras
Example-Discomfited by the interviewer's unexpected question, Peter could only stammer in reply.
Synonyms-disconcert,Flusters
Consummate
Verb
Definition-to complete, finish, or perfect.
Example-The deal was consummated with a handshake and the payment of the agreed-upon fee.
Synonyms-achieve, conclude
Benevolent
Adjective
Definition-Wishing or doing good
Example-In old age, Carnegie used his wealth for benevolent purposes, donating large sums to found libraries and schools.
Synonyms-altruistic, generous
Abrigde
Verb
Definition-Shorten or reduce
Example-The Bill of Rights is designed to prevent Congress from abridging the rights of Americans.
Synonyms-shorten, abbreviate, cut back
Divulge
Verb
Definition-to reveal
Example-The people who count the votes for the Oscar awards are under
strict orders not to divulge the names of the winners.
ostentatious
Adjective
Definition-overly showy, pretentious
Example- To show off his wealth, the millionaire threw an ostentatious party featuring a full orchestra, a famous singer, and tens of thousands of dollars worth of food.
Synonyms- boastful, flashy
Adulation
Noun
Defintion-extreme admiration
Example-Few young actors have received greater adulation than did Marlon
Brando after his performance in A Streetcar Named Desire.
Anomaly
Noun
Defintion-something different or irregular
Example-The tiny planet Pluto, orbiting next to the giants Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, has long appeared to be an anomaly.
Synonyms-atypical, uncustomary
Critertion
Noun
Definition-a standard of measurement or judgment.
Example-In choosing a design for the new taxicabs, reliability will be our main criterion.
Synonyms-basis, benchmark