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Superimpose

By Shamli Seth - March 31, 2014

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

Tenacity

By Shamli Seth - March 27, 2014

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

Stupor

By Shamli Seth - March 26, 2014

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

Submerge

By Shamli Seth - March 25, 2014

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 underwater USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The buffaloes submerged themselves in the muddy water of the pond.

Trickle

By Shamli Seth - March 24, 2014

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 slowly USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : Water trickled out of the faucet.

Disarray

By Shamli Seth - March 23, 2014

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 chaos USAGE 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

By Shamli Seth - March 22, 2014

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 overturn USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The trawler capsized because of the storm.

Transitory

By Shamli Seth - March 21, 2014

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

Trifling

By Shamli Seth - March 20, 2014

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 frivolous USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : She started her acting career with a trifling role in a b-grade movie.

Truce

By Shamli Seth - March 19, 2014

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

Evocative

By Shamli Seth - March 17, 2014

Evocative [ ih-VOK-uh'-tiv ] [ adjective ] MEANING : 1. being remindful 2. tending to arouse emotions USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : That painting of children huddled together by the hearth was evocative of a cold winter’s night. Wishing all our patrons A Colourful Holi! Be Safe, Be Happy!

Pallet

By Shamli Seth - March 16, 2014

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

By Shamli Seth - March 15, 2014

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 matters USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : He denied having taken any drugs, but upon close examination of his hand, the telltale prick of the needle was discernable.

Whimsical

By Shamli Seth - March 14, 2014

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

Supersede

By Shamli Seth - March 13, 2014

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

Congenial

By Shamli Seth - March 12, 2014

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 temperament USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The congenial host saw to it that all his guests were enjoying themselves.

Concoct

By Shamli Seth - March 11, 2014

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

Gourmet

By Shamli Seth - March 10, 2014

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 foods USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : A gourmet was engaged to approve of the food for the banquet.

Antecede

By Shamli Seth - March 09, 2014

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

Trifle [ TRAHY-fuh'l ]

By Shamli Seth - March 08, 2014

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 significance USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The benefactor modestly exclaimed that the gift was just a trifle.

Concur

By Shamli Seth - March 07, 2014

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 together USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The two teams concurred on the regulations within minutes.

Throes

By Shamli Seth - March 06, 2014

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 emotion USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The wounded policeman was in the throes of death by the time he was rushed to the hospital.

Askew

By Shamli Seth - March 05, 2014

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 awry USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : When we told her that her hat was askew, her reply was that we knew nothing about the latest fashion.

Apex

By Shamli Seth - March 03, 2014

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

Cherubic

By Shamli Seth - March 02, 2014

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 face USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : Everyone fell in love with the cherubic little child.

Allusion

By Shamli Seth - March 01, 2014

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 something USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : Her allusion to the fact that she knew him was in doubt.

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