Word of the Day

I am sure all members of this forum (and also guests) agree that, English has been the world's local language over the decades. :)

Even after having drafted letters/mails, communicated matters and sung songs etc in English almost all our lives, we still know that we would have a lot of words (from ever growing dictionaries both in size and number) that we never encountered. :eek:

Here is a chance to learn as many of them as possible.

So, get going.

[B]All that is being looked for is… One Word Each Day from Every Member[/B].

I thank you all in advance. :)

Let me start here. :D

[B]Paparazzi[/B] - A freelance photographer who pursues celebrities to take their pictures for sale to magazines and newspapers.

[B]Marijuana[/B] - A substance made out of dry flower clusters and leaves of cannabis plant. It is smoked or eaten to induce euphoria.

Its called Ganja in Hindi.

[B]Plethora[/B] - Superabundance (or) in Excess of something.

Eg. : I had a [U]plethora[/U] of advices when I told my friends that I am getting married. :)

:)peek-a boo- A game played with young children; you hide your face and suddenly reveal it as you say boo!

[B]Podcast[/B] - A web-based audio broadcast.

[B][U]Eloquent[/U][/B] - Fluent, Elegant, Well-Expressed.

Usage : The testcase description seemed eloquent in terms of Language suggesting it was developed by a person well accquainted with testing.

Cheers.....

I have been away from this for quite a few days. So... let me make-up for it.

[B]Misnormer[/B] - Misnaming of a person or thing. Also a wrong or inapplicable name or designation.

Eg.: Apes are misnormerly called as monkeys.

[B]Feud [/B]- A state of enimity (or dushmani in Hindi) between 2 families/groups that lasts for a long time (even years or generations). Also, a bitter quarrel between 2individuals/groups for a long time.

[B]Acerbic [/B]- Hearting/insulting with expressions/tone or by showing temper.

Eg.: The teacher's acerbic oneliner made students walkout of the class room.

[B]Kismet [/B]- (very much the same meaning as in Hindi for Kismat) Destiny or Fate.

But the origine of the work 'Kismet' is Arabic 'Qismah'.

Surprising isn't it? :D

[B]Busker [/B]-A person who entertains people in public.

Bicker - Argueing over Petty things

Baron- A very wealthy or powerful businessman; also known as tycoon.....
For eg. Vijay Mallya is an alcohol baron :)

Satan- chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

clochard:: tramp, vagrant
[B]Example Sentence:[/B]
"He lives on the Pont Neuf, the oldest and most beautiful bridge in Paris, which has become a secret home to clochards . . . while closed for extensive repairs."

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[B]preeminent[/B]

Meaning :-dignity, importance outstanding, supreme, having paramount rank,

Eg:

Carrie considered herself lucky to have one of the country’s preeminent novelists as her writing professor.

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[B]short shrift :[/B]

Meaning : barely adequate time for confession before execution,

little or no attention or consideration , quick work


Eg:

Parents are complaining that, due to recent budget cuts, physical education and arts programs have been given short shrift in the local schools.

WORD OF THE DAY

gravitate :

Meaning: To move towards something


Eg:

Left to their own devices on a department store children will gravitate towards the toys

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plethora:

Meaning: an excessive quantity or fullness.

Eg:

A plethora of books on the American Civil War stood out among the many titles stacked here and there in the professor's office.