Learn a new (English) word

sofiz · May 16, 2010

Let's use this thread to improve our English vocabulary. Everyday, one of us could suggest a new word, and give it's meaning. Everyone who visits the thread can then post a sentence that uses the word of the day. You could even post synonyms, antonyms if you like.

Here's the first word: "SOLICIT"

Meanings:
To seek to obtain by persuasion, entreaty, or formal application
To petition persistently

sentence: It is common for a candidate to solicit people around him for votes when the election draws near.

reshsabu · May 16, 2010

Good initiative sofiz:thumbsup

New word - "Solicitous"

Meaning(s) -
1. Anxious or concerned Eg: Solicitous about everyone's well being.
2. Careful Eg: She was a solicitous accountant
3. Eager Eg: She was always solicitous to have guests come over.

This one is a bit tricky!!
Though we may tend to think that it is similar to 'solicit', the meaning has no obvious similarity .

rosary · May 16, 2010

nice thread ....

today's word :

substantive :
having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned

You should be able to fully substantiate every claim that you make; adding qualifications where required.

sofiz · May 16, 2010

Happy to see new words.. Here's my sentence using today's words:

Being solicitous in choosing her words, she was able to make a substantive speech that made an impression on all who attended the meeting.

Arunadhri · May 16, 2010

sofiz said: ↑

Let's use this thread to improve our English vocabulary.
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sofiz · May 18, 2010

New word: "SURCEASE"

Meaning: (n) Stoppage, especially a temporary one.
(v) To bring or come to an end.

Sentence: It was a labour without rest or surcease

sofiz · May 19, 2010

New word: INKLING

Meanings:

1 : a slight indication or suggestion : hint, clue
2 : a slight knowledge or vague notion

Sentence:
The participants seemed disappointed that the quiz master gave no inklings for his tough questions

sofiz · May 22, 2010

New word: "clement"

Meaning
1 : inclined to be merciful : lenient
2 : mild

Sentence:
It is indeed a virtue to be clement with people who have hurt you.

sofiz · May 23, 2010

Word: "artifice"

Meaning: (1) clever or artful skill
(2) false or insincere behavior

Sentence_1:
When it comes to beauty and fashion, it's all about artifice and deception…. We lengthen our lashes, paint our nails and lips … and always and forever are on the lookout for clothes that hide our flaws…." (Ellen Warren, Chicago Tribune, April 1, 2010)

Sentence_2:
His artifice in attracting the ladies towards him made all the men jealous.

If you have a word that can improve vocabulary. please feel free to share it here..

zingy · May 24, 2010

Positive words for a Positive difference (One Word A Day)

One word a day (May 24 2010)

COGNIZANCE
Noun:
1. having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive"
Synonyms:awareness, cognisance, knowingness, consciousness

2. range of what one can know or understand; "beyond my ken"
Synonyms:ken

3. range or scope of what is perceived

Usage:
Such passages will be found, however, to be based upon facts admitting of no contradiction, and which have come immediately under the writer's cognizance

But we can no more take cognizance of our 'height' than you can of your 'extra-height'.

References
www.dictionary.reference.com
www.thefreedictionary.com