by josepha.edman | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorized, Vocabulary
Let’s be descriptive with the word amazing. Here are some synonyms: 1. Astonishing 2. Astounding 3. Awesome 4. Fabulous 5. Fantastic 6. Incredible 7. Stupendous 8....
by josepha.edman | Nov 23, 2019 | Writing
What tense to use in academic writing? If the year of the grap is before the present year, you’re going to use the past. If it’s after, you’re going to use the future tense and if there’s no year you can just use the present simple tense. In...
by josepha.edman | Oct 19, 2019 | Linguistics, Podcast, Vocabulary
Homonyms are two words that are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings. The word “homonym” comes from the prefix “homo-,” which means the same, and the suffix “-nym,” which means name. Therefore, a homonym...
by josepha.edman | Oct 17, 2019 | Confusing Words, Podcast
Today we are going to talk about confusing words. The difference between “avoid” and “prevent.” Avoid = keep away from, keep clean, shunPrevent = keep from occurring, avert,...
by josepha.edman | Sep 3, 2019 | Phrasal Verb
Change over Meaning: Change a system Example: The Irish CHANGED OVER to using kilometres in 2005. Change around Meaning: to move things so that they are in different places or positions Example: The Irish CHANGED OVER to using kilometres in 2005. Change something up...
by josepha.edman | Sep 2, 2019 | Vocabulary
Definition: To significantly decrease. Sentence: Your shopping sprees have depleted my savings. Related Articles Browse All Categories Word of the day: Deplete Sep 2, 2019 Definition: To significantly decrease. Sentence: Your shopping sprees have depleted my savings....
by josepha.edman | May 28, 2019 | Vocabulary
Who knows what the word “elusive” means? adjective 1. eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define: an elusive concept. 2. cleverly or skillfully evasive: a fish too elusive to catch....
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