english vocb

Daily vocabulary

Idyllic :: very peaceful , Happy and Enjoyable.

Eg: He had an Idyllic childhood.

An Idyllic retreat in the countryside.

Insofar as :: To the extent as  degree  that.

Eg: The news is good insofar as it suggests   that a solution may be possible.

Ethos :: The guiding beliefs of a person or Organization.

Eg: The company made  environmental awareness part of its business ethos.

Conciliate :: To make someone more friendly or less angry.

Eg: The Company's attempts to conciliate the strikers have failed .

Refrain :: To Stop yourself from doing something that your want to do.

Eg: I was going to make a Joke but I refrained.

Melodramatic :: Extremely dramatic or emotional.

Corroborate :: To support or help prove by providing information or evidence.

Eg: My personal experience does not corroborate your faith in the essential goodness of  people.

Conduit :: Someone or something that is used as a way of sending something from one place to another.

Insurgent :: A person who fights against an established government as Authority.

Decorum : : A  correct or proper behaviour that show respect and good manners.

Perceive :: To Notice or become aware of something.

Affable :: Being Pleasant and at ease in talking to others.

Paucity :: A small amount of something  , An amount that is less than what is needed.

Ghetto :: The Poorest part of a city.

Rebuke :: To Speak in an Angry and critical way to someone , Criticize Sharply.

Underdog :: A less powerful person or team that struggles against a more powerful person or team.

Tweak :: To change something slightly in order to improve it ie. To Make small adjustment.

Insomnia :: The condition of not being able to sleep.

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