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Epiphany 2 Replies

Would love to discuss about these words! :) Epiphany is a sudden realization. Have you had any epiphanies recently? :) It comes from Greek Phanein meaning "To show". Can you connect the root and t…

Started by Weboword. Last reply by Weboword Jun. 22, 2009.

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Panacea

A panacea is a supposed cure for all diseases or problems. It is built on the Greek roots Pan- meaning All and Akos meaning Remedy. You certainly know of many other words based on the root Pan. How…

Started by Weboword May. 22, 2009.

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Symbiosis

Symbiosis indicates a mutually beneficial relationship. How do you use symbiosis in your sentences?

Started by Weboword May. 22, 2009.

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Are the likes of Twitter/Facebook/IM's bad for Vocabulary? 5 Replies

I have been wondering recently whether platforms such as Twitter/Facebook/Orkut or Instant Messenger services are bad for one's vocabulary. I have a few points which force make me think that way - 1…

Tagged: IM, trend, Gtalk, Vocabulary, Facebook

Started by Anirudh Maitra. Last reply by Tom May. 18, 2009.

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Trigger – Something that sets off an action or a series of events

DiggSubmit Trigger is also the small lever that fires a gun! It comes from Dutch trekker which means to pull. Pronounced as Tri (emphasized) + Gger {Listen to it here} Situational Uses / Sentences: Any substance that triggers an allergic reaction is called an allergen. Climate Change Triggered Dwarfism In Soil-dwelling Creatures Of The Past – Science Daily Post from: WeboWord Unable to follow [...]

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Exculpate – Prove somebody innocent

Pronounced as Ex (emphasized) + Kull (from Skull) + Pate {Listen to it here} It comes from Latin Exculpare meaning to remove from blame based on Latin Culpa meaning blame, the root of Culpable. Useful synonyms – Absolve, exonerate, acquit, vindicate Situational Uses: The witness’s account was crucial in exculpating the accused for his alleged crime. We often rationalize to [...]

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Vivid – Characterized by striking clarity or truth to life

Vivid also means: Very bright Producing strong and distinct mental images Lively Pronounced as Viv (emphasized) + Vid {Listen to it here} It comes from the Latin root vivere which means to live. Vivere is the root of words like: Viva – Long live! Vivacious – Lively and high spirited Vivarium – A place for keeping and watching animals Vivify – to give life or [...]

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Latent – Hidden; Present yet unexpressed

It comes from Latin Latere meaning to be hidden. Pronounced as Lay + Tuhnt (emphasized) {Listen to it here} Situational Uses / Sentences: Meditation is the process of rediscovering, enjoying and using the positive qualities already latent within you. Many diseases remain latent within the human body and do not appear until old age. Post from: WeboWord Unable to follow the [...]

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Barren – Bare of Vegetation

Barren also means: Unable to have children Something not producing any useful result Lacking in a particular thing Pronounced as Ba (from Band) [emphasized] + Run {Listen to it here} It comes from Middle English Bareine meaning fallow land. Situational Uses / Sentences: The barren icy wasteland slowly warmed to become thick woodland. Afghanistan, a country troubled with conflict and drought, looks barren [...]

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