Learn English Vocabulary - via Word of the Day

Superimpose [ soo-per-im-POHZ][ transitive verb ]MEANING :1. to place something over something else
2. to print one image over anotherUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :When he superimposed one signature over the other it became evident that they were not the same.

Tenacity [ tuh'-NAS-i-tee ][ noun ]MEANING :1. the quality of being persistent
2. perseveranceUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :His tenacity finally paid off when he passed the exam of the law board on the fifth attempt.

Stupor [ STOO-per, STYOO- ][ noun ]MEANING :1. a state when sensibility has been suspended or greatly diminished
2. stupefaction, lethargy, daze or apathyUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :He was brought out of his stupor by a kick to his shins.

Submerge [ suh'b-MURJ ][ intransitive verb, transitive verb ]MEANING :1. (tr. v.) to place below the surface of the water
2. (tr. v.) to be under water
3. (tr. v.) to hide from view
4. (intr. v.) to go below the surface as if underwaterUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The buffaloes submerged themselves in the muddy water of the pond.

Trickle [ TRIK-uh'l ][ intransitive verb, transitive verb ]MEANING :1. (intr. v.) to flow very slowly
2.(intr. v.) to pass very slowly
3. (tr. v.) to cause to flow slowly
4. (n.) the condition of flowing slowlyUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :Water trickled out of the faucet.

Disarray [ DIS-uh'-rey ][ noun, transitive verb ]MEANING :1. (tr. v.) to throw into disorder or confusion
2. (tr. v.) to upset or lack order
3. (tr. v.) to undress
4. (n.) the state of confusion or chaosUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The government’s scheme to raise taxes was in disarray following massive agitations promoted by the opposition which resulted in strikes and protest rallies all over the nation.

Capsize [ KAP-sahyz, kap-SAHYZ ][ intransitive verb, transitive verb ]MEANING :1. (tr. v. & intr. v.) to overturn or turn bottom up or to cause to overturnUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The trawler capsized because of the storm.

Transitory [ TRAN-si-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -zi- ][ adjective ]MEANING :1. lasting for a short while
2. fleeting or passingUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The doctor told his patient that the transitory, post-operational pain would diminish and disappear after a couple of days.

Trifling [ TRAHY-fling ][ noun, adjective ]MEANING :1. (adj.) having only a very little importance
2. (adj.) of small value or quantity
3. (n.) conduct which is frivolousUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :She started her acting career with a trifling role in a b-grade movie.

Truce [ troos ][ adjective ]MEANING :1. a cease-fire
2. a peace treatyUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :Peace talks were underway and everyone hoped that the truce would be permanent.

Evocative [ ih-VOK-uh'-tiv ][ adjective ]MEANING :1. being remindful
2. tending to arouse emotionsUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :That painting of children huddled together by the hearth was evocative of a cold winter’s night.

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Pallet [ PAL-it ][ noun ]MEANING :1. a straw mattress or a makeshift bed
2. a low portable platform on which goods are placed for storage or moving
3. a shovellike potter's tool made of wood, used for mixing and shaping clay.USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :A stray dog made itself comfortable on the pallet and fell asleep.

Telltale [ TEL-teyl ][ noun, adjective ]MEANING :1. (adj.) that makes known something that is not intended to be known
2. (n.) one who shamelessly discloses personal mattersUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :He denied having taken any drugs, but upon close examination of his hand, the telltale prick of the needle was discernable.

Whimsical [ HWIM-zi-kuh'l, WIM- ][ adjective ]MEANING :1. capricious, arbitrary or marked by whims and fanciful ideas
2. unpredictable or erraticUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :His whimsical notions were ridiculed by society.

Supersede [ soo-per-SEED ][ transitive verb ]MEANING :1. to replace something inferior
2. to set aside or displaceUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The research department invented a new processor which superseded the old one.

Congenial [ kuh'n-JEEN-yuh'l ][ adjective ]MEANING :1. pleasing or agreeable in nature
2. friendly or having a pleasant disposition
3. compatible or having similar temperamentUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The congenial host saw to it that all his guests were enjoying themselves.

Concoct [ kon-KOKT ][ transitive verb ]MEANING :1. to prepare by mixing ingredients
2. devise or make up using skill and intelligence
3. contrive or fabricateUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :He concocted a sumptuous meal from all the leftovers in the refrigerator.

Gourmet [ goo'r-MEY ][ noun, adjective ]MEANING :1. (n.) a connoisseur of fine food and drink
2. (adj.) elaborately equipped for the preparation of exotic meals
3. (adj.) pertaining to skilful preparation of fancy foodsUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :A gourmet was engaged to approve of the food for the banquet.

Antecede [ an-tuh'-SEED ][ transitive verb ]MEANING :1. (tr. v.) to precede
2. (tr. v.) to occur before in order or rank or timeUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The teacher explained that it was adolescence which anteceded adulthood and not the other way around.

Trifle [ TRAHY-fuh'l ][ noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb ]MEANING :1. (n.) an article of little or no value
2. (n.) a type of dessert
3. (tr. v.) to waste
4. (intr. v.) to act as if something were of little value or significanceUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The benefactor modestly exclaimed that the gift was just a trifle.

Concur [ kuh’ n-KUR ][ transitive verb ]MEANING :1. to agree, approve or assent
2. to coincide or occur simultaneously
3. to cooperate, combine or act togetherUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The two teams concurred on the regulations within minutes.

Throes [ throh ][ noun ]MEANING :1. (n.) a painful spasm or a pang
2. (n.) the agony of or violent convulsion
3. (n.) a sharp attack of emotionUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The wounded policeman was in the throes of death by the time he was rushed to the hospital.

Askew [ uh'-SKYOO  ][ adjective, adverb ]MEANING :1. (adv.) to one side, in a crooked position or out of line
2. (adv.) with scorn, contempt or disapproval
3. (adj.) crooked or awryUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :When we told her that her hat was askew, her reply was that we knew nothing about the latest fashion.

Apex [ EY-peks  ][ noun ]MEANING :1. the tip or the summit
2. the vertex or peak
3. climaxUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The climbers planted their club’s flag at the apex of the mountain as a tribute to their achievement.

Cherubic [ chuh'-ROO-bik ][ adjective ]MEANING :1. (adj.) pertaining to an angel represented as a beautiful rosy-cheeked child with wings
2. (adj.) like a sweet child with a chubby innocent faceUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :Everyone fell in love with the cherubic little child.

Allusion [ uh'-LOO-zhuh'n ][ noun ]MEANING :1. of passing or casual reference, an instance of implied or indirect reference
2. the act of alluding or hinting at somethingUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :Her allusion to the fact that she knew him was in doubt.