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Painstaking’ * Part Of Speech — Adjective. * Adverb — Painstakingly. * Pronunciation — * Pains as usual, pains, * taking as usual, taking. * Meaning — * With great care and attention, and a lot of efforts. * Etymology — * The word painstaking has been derived from the English words pain and taking. * Mnemonic — * If you take a lot of pain and efforts to complete a project, it means that it was a p...

* Word# Exoteric * Part Of Speech — Adjective. * Pronunciation — * Exo as in exothermic, * ter as in terrace, * ic as in tick. * Meaning — * That which is so simple that it is understood by everyone. * Etymology — * The word exoteric has been derived from the Latin word exotero meaning outer. * Mnemonic — * Exoteric things are not out (exo-) of the brain of people because everyone can understand t...

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Scurry’ * Part of Speech — Verb. * Noun — Scurry. * Adjective — Scurrying. * Pronunciation — * S as in skull, * curry as usual, curry. * Meaning — * To move fast. * As a Noun, it also means a sudden gush of snow or rain OR * A state of confusion. * Etymology — * The word scurry has been derived from the English phrase hurry-scurry. * Sentences — * As the cool breeze blew, she scurried in the veran...

Word #Sans Part Of Speech — Preposition. * Pronunciation — * Sa as in sand, * ns as in plans. * Meaning — * Without. * Sans knowledge, one has to depend on others for decisions. (Preposition, without) * The king wanted to rule over his demesne with compassion sans arrogance. (Preposition, without) * Sans her son, her home no more remained a Shangri-la. (Preposition, without) * In life, nothing can...

* Episode#68 * Word#Besmirch * Part of Speech — Verb. The word besmirch means — * To maliciously attack someone's reputation, to defame somebody. * To make something dirty. * Pronunciation — * Bes as in biscuit. * mir as in murmur. * ch as in march. * Etymology — * The word besmirch has been derived from the English root words be meaning all over and smirch meaning to soil or make dirty. * Sentenc...

* Word# MazumaPart Of Speech — Noun. * Pronunciation — * Ma as in Mars, * z as in zoo, * u as in you, * ma as in Mars. * Etymology — * The word mazuma has been derived from the Hebrew word zimmen meaning prepare. * Meaning — * Money. * Mnemonic — * Both the words mazuma and money begin with m. * Sentences — * James worked hard all his life and today he earns plenteous mazuma. (Noun, money) * Thoug...

Word# Ingratiate * Part Of Speech — Verb. * Pronunciation — * In as usual, in, * gra as in gratitude, * ti as she, * ate as usual, ate. * Meaning — * To flatter someone. * Etymology — * The word ingratiate has been derived from the Latin phrase in gratiam meaning in favour. * Mnemonic — * If A always says that he has gratitude for B, A wants to ingratiate B. Sentence: Many politicians are trying t...

Episode#66 Word#Arvo * Part Of Speech — Noun. * Adverb of Time — Arvo. * Pronunciation — * Ar as in are, * vo as in vocal. * Etymology — * The word arvo is also used in informal Australian language. * Meaning — * Afternoon. * Mnemonic — * We say it's 2pm in the arvo. * Sentences — * Seema guffawed in happiness yesterday in the arvo. (Noun, afternoon) * On the ereyesterday, her friend had invited h...

Word#Tittle * Part Of Speech — Noun. * Pronunciation — * Ti as in tick, * ttle as in little. * Etymology — * The word tittle has been derived from the Latin word titulus meaning small stroke or accent. * Meaning — * A small amount OR * A small dot over letters to denote pronunciation OR * The dot over j and i in lower case. * Mnemonic — * The word tittle is almost the same as little. * Sentences *...

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Good egg - Someone who is generally a good and reliable person He's can be a little odd on occasion, but it's a good egg. He's very sweet and just a little awkward. Good for you! - That's great and you should be proud of yourself. Did you get an A+ on your exam? Good for you. That's amazing! Good riddance - To be glad that something or someone one dislikes is gone. They are gone now? Good riddance...

On the spot - Right here, at this time. He made the decision on the spot; He did not need any additional time to consider the alternatives. Put someone on the spot - To put someone in a tricky situation and/or to embarrass him or her. It's wasn't fair for Katie to put me on the spot like she did yesterday. SPOT-A particular location I know a nice spot in the city to listen to live jazz. Spot on- i...

Icky, Icy ,jaunt , jaunty, jazzy, junk , Kip

Faffy

Glee( n)joy,open delight Glossy(adj)having shiny surface Grubby(adj) ( untidy ,dirty ) Grumpy (adj)irritable,a bad tempered) Guff( adj)nonsense,meaningless talk Gusto(adj) keen enjoyment in eating or action Gusty (adj) vigorous,Hearty ,zestful Hammy(adj) resembling in taste

Huffy,haughty ,husky,handy ,Halliday,hasty,hum,

Apathy (n) Meaning: lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Examples: There is a growing sense of apathy among teens and a feeling that there are no opportunities. To this list one might add apathy, disrespect, recklessness, insensitivity, and dishonesty. They may develop apathy or resistance if they view their boss as oppressive. Idom #Grate on someone Meaning: to annoy someone; to bother someo...

* Word # Cornucopia * Part Of Speech — Noun. * Pronunciation — * Corn as usual, corn, * u as you, * cop as in cope, * ia as in essential. * * Meaning — * Abundance or plenty. * Mnemonic — * If a person has plenty of corn, pulses, and other food items, he or she is said to have a cornucopia of food items. * Sentences — * The teacher told the students to write an essay titled Rainy Season using a co...

In the least - At all. I Idon't think he wants to be a doctor in the least. He's not interested in science. In the long run - Over the long-term. I know it's a difficult decision to make, but I think it'll be the right one in the long run. Eventually, you'll see the benefits. In the loop - To be aware of what is going on. I'm sick right now, but I've asked my co-workers to keep me in the loop abou...

In the sticks, in the pink, in the red

1.In a bind - To be in a tricky position or situation. I decided I needed to help my friends. They were in a bind and needed some assistance to get out of it. Fred was in a bind and needed me to drive him home. In a jam - To be in a difficult situation that may be difficult to get out of. Her best friend was always there for her. She could always count on her when she was in a jam. I think I am so...

Out of left field - Unrelated to the issue at hand, or whatever is being discussed. Katie made a really strange comment yesterday. It didn't have anything to do with what we were talking about. It was just so out of left field! Out of my hands - Out of your control. It's out of my hands now. There's nothing I can do to make changes to the project. Out of order - No longer working or effective; in...

Word # — ‘Insatiable’ * Part Of Speech — Adjective. * Pronunciation — * In as usual, in, * sa as in say, * ti as in substantial, * able as usual, able. * Meaning — * That which cannot be satisfied * It mainly refers to desire or appetite. * Mnemonic — * He was not satisfied with one plate of rice; his hunger was insatiable. * Sentences — * Her insatiable appetite is the cause of her indigestion. (...