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1.mockery(n.)
[Definitation];something that makes a system, orhanization etc seem stupid or useless.
[Definitation];something that makes a system, orhanization etc seem stupid or useless.
[Sentence];The Jones trial was a mockery of justive.
[Etymology information];
early 15c., from Old French moquerie "sneering, mockery, sarcasm" (13c.), from moquer (see mock (v.)).
early 15c., from Old French moquerie "sneering, mockery, sarcasm" (13c.), from moquer (see mock (v.)).
2.designation(n.)
[Definitation];a number or a title
[Sentence];The official designated his aide to speak for him at the conference.
[Etymology information]
late 14c., "action of pointing out," from Old French designacion or directly from Latin designationem (nominative designatio) "a marking out, specification," noun of action from past participle stem of designare (see design (v.)). Meaning "descriptive name" is from 1824.
late 14c., "action of pointing out," from Old French designacion or directly from Latin designationem (nominative designatio) "a marking out, specification," noun of action from past participle stem of designare (see design (v.)). Meaning "descriptive name" is from 1824.
3.implement(v.)
[Definitation];to make something such as an idea, plan system, or law start to wirk and be used.
[Sentence];The agreement was signed but its recommendations were never implemented.
[Etymology information];
1806, originally chiefly in Scottish, where the noun was a legal term meaning "fulfillment," from implement (n.). It led to the wretched formation implementation, first recorded 1913. Related: Implemented.
4.outstanding (adj)
[Definitation];a job or action that is outstanding has not yet been completed or dealt with.
[Sentence];Some takes are still outstanding.
[Etymology information];
1610s, "projecting, prominent, detached," present participle adjective from outstand (v.) "endure successfully, hold out against," from out (adv.) + stand (v.). Figurative sense of "conspicuous, striking" is first recorded 1830. Meaning "unpaid, unsettled" is from 1797. Related: Outstandingly.
1610s, "projecting, prominent, detached," present participle adjective from outstand (v.) "endure successfully, hold out against," from out (adv.) + stand (v.). Figurative sense of "conspicuous, striking" is first recorded 1830. Meaning "unpaid, unsettled" is from 1797. Related: Outstandingly.
5.minority(n.)
[Definitation];a small number of peope or things that are part of a larger group but different in some way from most of the group.
[Sentence];There are not many, a tiny miniority, who have misbehaved outrageously.
[Etymology information];
1530s, "condition of being smaller," from Middle French minorité (15c.), or directly from Medieval Latin minoritatem (nominative minoritas), from Latin minor (see minor (adj.)). Meaning "state of being under legal age" is from 1540s; that of "smaller number or part" is from 1736. The meaning "group of people separated from the rest of a community by race, religion, language, etc." is from 1919, originally in an Eastern European contexth
1530s, "condition of being smaller," from Middle French minorité (15c.), or directly from Medieval Latin minoritatem (nominative minoritas), from Latin minor (see minor (adj.)). Meaning "state of being under legal age" is from 1540s; that of "smaller number or part" is from 1736. The meaning "group of people separated from the rest of a community by race, religion, language, etc." is from 1919, originally in an Eastern European contexth
1.hitch(v.)
[Definitation];to travel by asking other peope to take you in their car, by standing at the side of a road and hilding our your thumb or a sign.
[Sentence];We managed to hitch a ride to Bristol with a truck driver.
[Etymology information];
mid-15c., probably from Middle English icchen "to move as with a jerk, to stir" (c.1200). It lacks cognates in other languages. The connection with icchen may be in notion of "hitching up" pants or boots with a jerking motion. Sense of "become fastened," especially by a hook, first recorded 1570s, originally nautical. Meaning "to marry" is from 1844 (to hitch horses together "get along well," especially of married couples, is from 1837, American English). Short for hitchhike (v.) by 1931. Related: Hitched; hitching.
mid-15c., probably from Middle English icchen "to move as with a jerk, to stir" (c.1200). It lacks cognates in other languages. The connection with icchen may be in notion of "hitching up" pants or boots with a jerking motion. Sense of "become fastened," especially by a hook, first recorded 1570s, originally nautical. Meaning "to marry" is from 1844 (to hitch horses together "get along well," especially of married couples, is from 1837, American English). Short for hitchhike (v.) by 1931. Related: Hitched; hitching.
2.valid(adj)
[Definitation];a vaild document or ticket will be accepted by officials.
[Sentence];You will need a vaild passport.
[Etymology information];
1570s, "having force in law, legally binding," from Middle French valide, from Latin validus "strong, effective," from valere "be strong" (see valiant). The meaning "supported by facts or authority" is first recorded 1640s.
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3.propulsion(n.)
[Definitation];the force that moves or pushes something forward.
[Sentence];The jet propulsion was the important part of the plane.
[Etymology information];
1610s, "expulsion," noun of action formed from propuls-, past participle stem of Latin propellere "to propel" (see propel). Meaning "act of driving forward, propulsive force" first attested 1799.
1610s, "expulsion," noun of action formed from propuls-, past participle stem of Latin propellere "to propel" (see propel). Meaning "act of driving forward, propulsive force" first attested 1799.
4.calling(n.)
[Definitation];a jon or profession, especially one that you consider important.
[Sentence];I feel this job is a calling to me.
[Etymology information];
"vocation," mid-13c., verbal noun from call (v.). The sense traces to I Cor. vii:20.
"vocation," mid-13c., verbal noun from call (v.). The sense traces to I Cor. vii:20.
5.debunk(v.)
[Definitation];to prove that something such as an idea or belief is false and silly.
[Sentence];I debunk his assumption.
[Etymology information];
1923, from de- + bunk (n.2); first used by U.S. novelist William Woodward (1874-1950), the notion being "to take the bunk out of things." Related: Debunked; debunking.
1923, from de- + bunk (n.2); first used by U.S. novelist William Woodward (1874-1950), the notion being "to take the bunk out of things." Related: Debunked; debunking.
1.shred(v.)
[Definitation];a very small amount of something.
[Sentence];There is not a shred of evidence to support his claim.
[Etymology information];
Old English screadian "to peel, prune, cut off," from Proto-Germanic *skrauth- (cf. Middle Dutch scroden, Dutch schroeien, Old High German scrotan, German schroten "to shred"), from root of shred (n.). Meaning "cut or tear into shreds" is from 1610s. Related: Shredded; shredding.
Old English screadian "to peel, prune, cut off," from Proto-Germanic *skrauth- (cf. Middle Dutch scroden, Dutch schroeien, Old High German scrotan, German schroten "to shred"), from root of shred (n.). Meaning "cut or tear into shreds" is from 1610s. Related: Shredded; shredding.
2.outdated(adj)
[Definitation];old and no longer suitable for modern purposes, methods, or situation.
[Sentence];The office computer system is hoplessly outdated.
[Etymology information]
also out-dated, 1610s, "grown obsolete," from out + past participle of date (v.1). Out-of-date is attested from 1610s
also out-dated, 1610s, "grown obsolete," from out + past participle of date (v.1). Out-of-date is attested from 1610s
3.con(n.)
[Definitation];a dishonest plan or method for making someone give you money.
[Sentence];The insurance scheme was just a big con.
[Etymology information]
"negation" (mainly in pro and con), 1570s, short for Latin contra "against" (see contra)..
"negation" (mainly in pro and con), 1570s, short for Latin contra "against" (see contra)..
4.omission(n.)
[Definitation];someone or something that has not been inculuded, either deliberately or because someone forgot.
[Sentence];I did actually notice one or two surpurising omissions from the list.
[Etymology information];
late 14c., from Latin omissionem (nominative omissio) "an omitting," noun of action from past participle stem of omittere (see omit). Related: Omissible.
late 14c., from Latin omissionem (nominative omissio) "an omitting," noun of action from past participle stem of omittere (see omit). Related: Omissible.
5.wane(v.)
[Definitation];if a feeling or power wanes, it becomes weaker or less important.
[Sentence];His enthusiasm was waning fast.
[Etymology information];
Old English wanian "make or become smaller gradually," from Proto-Germanic *wanojanan (cf. Old Saxon wanon, Old Norse vana, Old Frisian wania, Middle Dutch waenen, Old High German wanon "to wane, to grow less"), from *wano- "lacking," from PIE *we-no-, from root *eue- "to leave, abandon, give out" (see vain). Related: Waned; waning; wanes
Old English wanian "make or become smaller gradually," from Proto-Germanic *wanojanan (cf. Old Saxon wanon, Old Norse vana, Old Frisian wania, Middle Dutch waenen, Old High German wanon "to wane, to grow less"), from *wano- "lacking," from PIE *we-no-, from root *eue- "to leave, abandon, give out" (see vain). Related: Waned; waning; wanes
[Definitation];the whole of time, with no beginning and no end.
[Sentence];I will love you for all eternity.
[Etymology information];
late 14c., from Old French eternité (12c.), from Latin aeternitatem (nominative aeternitas), from aeternus (see eternal). In the Mercian hymns, Latin aeternum is glossed by Old English ecnisse..
late 14c., from Old French eternité (12c.), from Latin aeternitatem (nominative aeternitas), from aeternus (see eternal). In the Mercian hymns, Latin aeternum is glossed by Old English ecnisse..
2.quack(n.)
[Definitation];a doctor who is not very good, or someone who cheats people by pretending to be a doctor.
[Sentence];As being a doctor, she is very hard-working.
[Etymology information];
medical charlatan," 1630s, short for quacksalver (1570s), from obsolete Dutch quacksalver (modern kwakzalver), literally "hawker of salve," from Middle Dutch quacken "to brag, boast," literally "to croak" (see quack (v.)) + salf "salve," salven "to rub with ointment" (see salve (v.)). As an adjective from 1650s. The oldest attested form of the word in this sense in English is as a verb, "to play the quack" (1620s). The Dutch word also is the source of German Quacksalber, Danish kvaksalver, Swedish kvacksalvare
medical charlatan," 1630s, short for quacksalver (1570s), from obsolete Dutch quacksalver (modern kwakzalver), literally "hawker of salve," from Middle Dutch quacken "to brag, boast," literally "to croak" (see quack (v.)) + salf "salve," salven "to rub with ointment" (see salve (v.)). As an adjective from 1650s. The oldest attested form of the word in this sense in English is as a verb, "to play the quack" (1620s). The Dutch word also is the source of German Quacksalber, Danish kvaksalver, Swedish kvacksalvare
3.moniker(n.)
[Definitation];a name or nickname.
[Sentence];I got an moniker as Saint Clouds.
[Etymology information];
1849, said to be originally a hobo term (but attested in London underclass from 1851), of uncertain origin; perhaps from monk (monks and nuns take new names with their vows, and early 19c. British tramps referred to themselves as "in the monkery"). Its origins seem always to have been obscure:
Sir H. Rawlinson can decipher cuneiform, but can he tell us why "moniker"--the word has a certain Coptic or Egyptian twang--means a name painted on a trunk? ["The Saturday Review," Dec. 19, 1857].
4.grasp(v.)
[Definitation];to take and hold something or someone very tightly.
[Sentence];She grasped his hand and pulled him towards her.
[Etymology information];
mid-14c., "to reach for, feel around," possibly a metathesis of grapsen, from Old English *græpsan "to touch, feel," from Proto-Germanic *grap-, *grab- (cf. East Frisian grapsen "to grasp," Middle Dutch grapen "to seize, grasp," Old English grapian "to touch, feel, grope"), from PIE root *ghrebh- (see grab). Sense of "seize" first recorded mid-16c. Figurative use from c.1600; of intellectual matters from 1680s. Related: Grasped; grasping. The noun is from 1560s.
mid-14c., "to reach for, feel around," possibly a metathesis of grapsen, from Old English *græpsan "to touch, feel," from Proto-Germanic *grap-, *grab- (cf. East Frisian grapsen "to grasp," Middle Dutch grapen "to seize, grasp," Old English grapian "to touch, feel, grope"), from PIE root *ghrebh- (see grab). Sense of "seize" first recorded mid-16c. Figurative use from c.1600; of intellectual matters from 1680s. Related: Grasped; grasping. The noun is from 1560s.
5.fraudster(n.)
[Definitation];someone who commits the crime.
[Sentence];The fraudster was caught yesterday.
[Etymology information]
1975, from fraud + -ster. Earlier words were fraudsman (1610s); frauditor (1550s).
1975, from fraud + -ster. Earlier words were fraudsman (1610s); frauditor (1550s).
1.apprehensive(adj)
[Definitation];slightly worried or nervous.
[Sentence];It's a strategy that many teachers are apprehensive of using.
[Etymology information];
late 14c., "capable of perceiving, fitted for mental impression," from Medieval Latin apprehensivus, from Latin apprehensus, past participle of apprehendere (see apprehend). Meaning "fearful of what is to come" is recorded from 1718, via notion of "capable of grasping with the mind" (c.1600). Related: Apprehensively; apprehensiveness.
late 14c., "capable of perceiving, fitted for mental impression," from Medieval Latin apprehensivus, from Latin apprehensus, past participle of apprehendere (see apprehend). Meaning "fearful of what is to come" is recorded from 1718, via notion of "capable of grasping with the mind" (c.1600). Related: Apprehensively; apprehensiveness.
2.dump(v.)
[Definitation];to get rid of someone or something that you no longer want or need.
[Sentence];Nolan was angry at being dumped from the team.
[Etymology information];
early 14c., "throw down or fall with force," perhaps from a Scandinavian source (cf. Danish dumpe, Norwegian dumpa "to fall suddenly"). The sense of "unload en masse" is first recorded in American English 1784. That of "discard, abandon" is from 1919. Related: Dumped; dumping. Dump truck is from 1930
early 14c., "throw down or fall with force," perhaps from a Scandinavian source (cf. Danish dumpe, Norwegian dumpa "to fall suddenly"). The sense of "unload en masse" is first recorded in American English 1784. That of "discard, abandon" is from 1919. Related: Dumped; dumping. Dump truck is from 1930
3.paranoid(adj)
[Definitation];worring that people do not like you and are trying to harm you, although you have no proof of things.
[Sentence];They're obviously paranoid about somebody copying their products.
[Etymology information];
1901, irregularly formed from paranoia + -oid. As a noun, "a paranoid person," attested from 1922.
1901, irregularly formed from paranoia + -oid. As a noun, "a paranoid person," attested from 1922.
4.rundown(n.)
[Definitation];a short description or explanation of something.
[Sentence];Can you give us a rundown of the main points.?
[Etymology information];
in baseball, 1908, from verbal phrase, from run (v.) + down (adv.). Meaning "list of entries in a horse race and the odds" is from 1935; slang generalized sense of "summary, account, list of information or facts" is from 1945..
in baseball, 1908, from verbal phrase, from run (v.) + down (adv.). Meaning "list of entries in a horse race and the odds" is from 1935; slang generalized sense of "summary, account, list of information or facts" is from 1945..
5.brainstorm(v.)
[Definitation];a situation in which you cannot think clearly so that you do or say something silly.
[Sentence];Sorry-I must have been having a brainstorm.
[Etymology information]:
from brain (n.) + figurative use of storm (n.). As a verb, recorded from 1920s. Related: Brainstormed; brainstorming.
from brain (n.) + figurative use of storm (n.). As a verb, recorded from 1920s. Related: Brainstormed; brainstorming.
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