Words of the day
4/11(Fri.)
1. multidimensional [adj.]/ ˌmʌl.ti.daɪˈmen.ʃən.əl /
Definition: having many different features
Origin: also multi-dimensional, 1884, from multi- + dimensional (see dimension).
Sentence: Crime is a multidimensional problem.
Part of speech: none
2. antihistamine[n.]/ ͵æntɪˋhɪstəmin /
Definition: a type of drug which is used to treat medical conditions caused by an extreme reaction to particular substances
Origin: 1933, from anti- + histamine.
Sentence: Antihistamine is often used to treat hay fever and insect bites.
Part of speech: none
3. watt[n.]/wɑt /
Definition: the standard measure of electrical power
Origin: unit of electrical power, 1882, in honor of James Watt (1736-1819), Scottish engineer and inventor.
Sentence: Do you want 60-watt light bulbs for this room?
Part of speech: wattage [n.]
4. wireless[adj.]/ ˋwaɪrlɪs /
Definition: without a cable
Origin: 1894, in reference to as a type of telegraph, from wire (n.) + -less.
Sentence: The laptop also supports wireless networking, allowing a classroom full of XOs to share a single connection to the Internet.
Part of speech: wirelessly [adv.]
5. wool[n.]/ wʋl /
Definition: the soft, thick hair which grows on the bodies of sheep and some other animals
Origin: Old English wull "wool, fine soft hair which forms the coat of some animals."
Sentence: The blankets are made from wool and the sheets from cotton.
Part of speech: woolen [adj.]
4/14(Mon.)
1. nomad[n.]/ ˋnomæd /
Definition: a member of a group of people who move from one place to another rather than living in one place all of the time
Origin: 1550s, from Middle French nomade (16c.), from Latin Nomas (genitive Nomadis) "wandering groups in Arabia."
Sentence: The company also recreated an idea from nomads in Western Africa…
Part of speech: nomadic [adj.], nomadism [n.]
2. puddle[n.]/ˋpʌd! /
Definition: a small pool of liquid on the ground, especially from rain
Origin: early 14c., "small pool of dirty water," frequentative or diminutive of Old English pudd "ditch."
Sentence: Packing the filter into a short plastic pipe so the user could lie down and deink from any puddle.
Part of speech: puddly [adj.]
3. parasite[n.]/ ˋpærə͵saɪt /
Definition: an animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant of a different type and feeds from it
Origin: 1530s, "a hanger-on, a toady, person who lives on others," from Middle French parasite (16c.) or directly from Latin parasitus "toady, sponger."
Sentence: The older drugs didn't deal effectively with the malaria parasite.
Part of speech: parasitic [adj.]
4. cyclone[n.]/ ˋsaɪklon /
Definition: a violent tropical storm or wind in which the air moves very fast in a circular direction
Origin: irregularly formed from Greek kyklon "moving in a circle, whirling around," present participle of kykloun "move in a circle, whirl," from kyklos "circle" (see cycle (n.)).
Sentence: [Relief] agencies have bought tens of thousands for use after the Myanmar cyclone and earthquakes in Asia.
Part of speech: none
5. blend[n.][v.]/ blɛnd /
Definition: a mixture of different things or styles
Origin: c.1300, blenden, "to mix, mingle, stir up a liquid," in northern writers, from or akin to rare Old English blandan "to mix."
Sentence: Their music is a blend of jazz and African rhythms.
Part of speech: blender [n.], blending [n.]
4/15(Tue.)
1. determined[adj.]/ dɪˋtɝmɪnd /
Definition: wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you
Origin: 1560s, "decided," past participle adjective from determine.
Sentence: I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.
Part of speech: determine [v.], determinism [n.], determinate [adj.], determination [n.], determinative [n.]
2. discourage[v.]/ dɪs`kɝɪdʒ /
Definition: to make someone feel less confident, enthusiastic and positive about something, or less willing to do something
Origin: mid-15c., discoragen, from Middle French descourager, from Old French descoragier, from des- "away" (see dis-) + corage (see courage).
Sentence: The thought of how much work she had to do discouraged her.
Part of speech: discouragement [n.], discouraging [adj.]
3. endorse[v.]/ ɪnˋdɔrs /
Definition: to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone
Origin: late 14c. endosse "alteration," from Old French endosser (12c.), literally "to put on back," from en- "put on" (see en- (1)) + dos "back," from Latin dossum, variant of dorsum.
Sentence: I fully endorse (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said.
Part of speech: endorsee [n.](被背書人), endorsement [n.]
4. publicity[n.]/ pʌbˋlɪsətɪ /
Definition: the activity of making certain that someone or something attracts a lot of interest or attention from many people, or the attention received as a result of this activity
Origin: 1791, "condition of being public," from French publicité (1690s), from Medieval Latin publicitatem (nominative publicitas), from Latin publicus (see public (adj.)).
Sentence: He attracted a lot of adverse/bad publicity with his speech about unmarried mothers.
Part of speech: publicize [v.]
5. reputation[n.]/ ˏrɛpjə`teʃən /
Definition: the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or character
Origin: mid-14c., "credit, good reputation," from Latin reputationem (nominative reputatio) "consideration, a thinking over."
Sentence: The company has a worldwide reputation for quality.
Part of speech: reputable [adj.], repute [v.], reputed [adj.]
4/16(Wed.)
1. sponsor[n.][v.]/ ˋspɑnsɚ /
Definition: to support a person, organization or activity by giving money, encouragement or other help
Origin: 1650s, from Late Latin sponsor "sponsor in baptism," in Latin "a surety, guarantee, bondsman," from sponsus, past participle of spondere "give assurance, promise solemnly" (see spondee).
Sentence: The team is sponsored by JVC, so the players wear the letters JVC on their shirts.
Part of speech: sponsorial [adj.], sponsorship [n.]
2. clutter[n.]/ ˋklʌtɚ /
Definition: a state of being untidy
Origin: 1550s, "to collect in heaps," variant of clotern "to form clots, to heap on" (c.1400); related to clot (n.).
Sentence: Sorry about the clutter in the kitchen.
Part of speech: none
3. decrease[n.][v.]/ˋdikris /
Definition: to become less, or to make something become less
Origin: late 14c., from Anglo-French decreiss-, present participle stem of decreistre, Old French descroistre (12c., Modern French décroître).
Sentence: Our share of the market has decreased sharply this year.
Part of speech: decreasing [adj.]
4. harmony[n.]/ `hɑrmənɪ /
Definition: a pleasant musical sound made by different notes being played or sung at the same time
Origin: late 14c., from Old French armonie "harmony," also the name of a musical instrument (12c.), from Latin harmonia, from Greek harmonia "agreement, concord of sounds."
Sentence: It is a simple melody with complex harmonies.
Part of speech: harmonize [v.]
5. philosophy[n.]/fə`lɑsəfɪ /
Definition: the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of reality and existence, the use and limits of knowledge and the principles that govern and influence moral judgment
Origin: c.1300, "knowledge, body of knowledge," from Old French filosofie "philosophy, knowledge".
Sentence: René Descartes is regarded as the founder of modern philosophy.
Part of speech: philosopher [n.], philosophic [adj.], philosophism [n.]
4/17(Thu.)
1. regardless[adj.][adv.]/ rɪ`gɑrdlɪs /
Definition: despite; not being affected by something
Origin: "indifferent," 1590s, from regard (n.) + -less. Elliptical for "regardless of consequences, expenses, etc.," from 1872.
Sentence: This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience.
Part of speech: regard [v.], regardful [adj.], regarding [prep.]關於
2. unaware[adj.]/ ͵ʌnəˋwɛr /
Definition: not understanding or realising something
Origin: (unawares) 1530s, "without being aware," from un- (1) "not" + aware + adverbial genitive -s.
Sentence: I was quite unaware of the problem.
Part of speech: unawares [adv.]
3. authentic[adj.]/ ɔˋθɛntɪk /
Definition: If something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is
Origin: mid-14c., "authoritative," from Old French autentique (13c., Modern French authentique) "authentic; canonical," and directly from Medieval Latin authenticus.
Sentence: He was there and saw what happened, so his is the only authentic account.
Part of speech: authenticate [v.], authentication [n.]
4. convince[v.]/ kənˋvɪns /
Definition: to persuade someone or make them certain
Origin: 1520s, "to overcome in argument," from Latin convincere "to overcome decisively," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + vincere "to conquer" (see victor).
Sentence: It's useless trying to convince her (that) she doesn't need to lose any weight.
Part of speech: convincible [adj.], convincing [adj.]
5. exclusive[adj.]/ ɪkˋsklusɪv /
Definition: limited to only one person or group of people
Origin: mid-15c., "so as to exclude," from Medieval Latin exclusivus, from exclus-, past participle stem of excludere (see exclude).
Sentence: This room is for the exclusive use of guests.
Part of speech: exclude [v.], exclusively [adv.], exclusion [n.]
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