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I am here to share some knowledge regarding daily usage vocabulary.
Believe me, It's going to help you out a lot!
Here, I am going to list out few words from The Hindu daily news paper and their usage in the sentences corresponding to the situation.
Beckon: make a gesture with a hand, arm or head to call someone over to you.
I am here to share some knowledge regarding daily usage vocabulary.
Believe me, It's going to help you out a lot!
Here, I am going to list out few words from The Hindu daily news paper and their usage in the sentences corresponding to the situation.
Beckon: make a gesture with a hand, arm or head to call someone over to you.
This is how the gesture looks!
Example sentences:
As we walked through the flea market, the vendors would beckon us into their shops.
Sleep tends to beckon to those who avoid it for several days.
Alimony: payment paid to one’s former spouse to support their living
Alimony: payment paid to one’s former spouse to support their living
That poor kid! :(
Example sentences:
Without alimony payments, there is no way the newly divorced woman will be able to continue living in her expensive home.
Transgression: the violation of a duty, law, or moral principle
No...No...No........
Example sentences:
The judge will decide the penalty for my transgression.
Mark went to confession to apologize for his transgression.
Infiltration: to secretly penetrate, enter or gain access
Snapshot of Army Infiltration
Example sentences:
After the air conditioning unit malfunctioned, a large amount of debris would infiltrate the air and cause sickness to the household.
In the science fiction movie, the bad strand of virus did infiltrate society and wipe out many of them.
Pageant: A beauty contest; A public entertainment(parade or a play)
An Image of Miss Universe Pageant
Example sentences:
As the women donned their native country’s costume, they walked across the stage in the Miss Universe Pageant.
Bode: being a predictor of a specific result or outcome
Note: "bode well" can be used for something that is going to help you in the future
Example sentences:
The opening of the car plant will bode well for the town’s economic situation.
Does the high rate of unemployment bode poorly for the economy?
Quip: make a witty remark; joke
Quip quote!
Example sentence:
The president responded to the journalist’s question with a clever quip.
I punched my brother when he made a quip about my hair.
Mayhem: chaos; violent or extreme disorder
Oops! Violent state of mayhem...
Example sentence:
During the busy holiday season, most of the stores seem to be in a constant state of mayhem.
The playground was filled with mayhem as fifty students jumped and climbed all over the equipment.
Conundrum : a difficult problem that seems to have no solution (eg: riddles, puzzles)
Offo! This guy really needs some help...
Example sentence:
Trying to solve this conundrum is really making my head hurt.
Although the mechanic tried to identify the conundrum with the car, he was unable to pinpoint the issue.
Perspiration: process of sweating
Hey! Relax for a while...
Example sentence:
Before showering, I like to work out for about ten minutes, until I feel the perspiration on my face.
Bob uses as much antiperspirant deodorant that he can, because he hates the feeling of perspiration trickling from his armpits.
Whimsical: in an amusing or playful manner
Couple indulged in a whimsical wedding...
Example sentence:
As soon as my husband uncovered his favorite childhood toys, he smiled and began to recall his whimsical days of youth.
The whimsical music made me feel like a little kid again.
Earshot: the range or distance over which one can hear or be heard.
Am I audible to you????
Example sentence:
The two men found a bench on the edge of the field, out of earshot of the hundreds of campers.
Tabloid: a newspaper having pages half the size of those of the average broadsheet, typically popular in style and dominated by sensational stories.
Look at the Collection of some Tabloids...
Mop: clean or soak up liquid from (something) by wiping.
(Seems like the maid took a day off...) Help yourself young lady!
Example sentence:
There was a woman mopping the stairs.
George came back mopping his face with a towel.
Infuse: fill it with something; soak (tea, herbs, etc.) in liquid to extract the flavour or healing properties.
In between stuff = Be careful before you infuse anything into it!!
Example sentence:
Cook the rice until you thoroughly infuse it with the taste of the herbs and spices you added.
The speaker’s enthusiasm was meant to infuse the crowd with excitement.
Ponder: to think about something seriously
Image showing the state of pondering
Example sentence:
While sitting in rush hour traffic, James had plenty of time to ponder the miserable state of his marriage.
With the budget deadline just around the corner, Congress does not have time to ponder petty issues.
Bash: Strike hard or violently; a heavy blow; A social event(eg: Birthday party)
Bashhhhhhh!!!!
Example sentence:
She bashed him with the book
He bashed his arm against a shelf
Ruminate: think deeply about something; to chew repeatedly for an extended period
Example sentence:
Although I knew I cared deeply for Henry, I still had to ruminate on his marriage proposal for a while.
Empower: give (someone) the authority or power to do something.
Note: We frequently hear the word "Women empowerment" now-a-days. It means "All they need is a chance to show their power in the society"
Example sentence:
A good manager never fails to empower his employees with the ability to meet the needs of the customer.
My father believes having a gun at home will empower him to protect his family.
Savour: to take delight in something for a long period of time
Mmmmm....Yummyyy...
Example sentence:
The team will savor the championship victory for years to come.
Since it’s my last cookie, I will eat it slowly and savor the taste.
That's it for Today! Will come soon with a new set of words.. Stay Tuned!
