Saturday, 24 January 2015

Words of the day (24/01/2015)

VOCABULARY


  • HEARSAY (NOUN)


MEANING: 
THINGS YOU HAVE HEARD ANOTHER PERSON OR OTHER PEOPLE SAY, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE TRUE.
EXAMPLE:
1. We shouldn't believe hearsay from our friends but we should ask it from the authorities. 
2. I believe the judge erred in law by accepting hearsay evidence over factual evidence.


  • ADJOURN (VERB)


MEANING:
TO STOP A MEETING, TRIAL,ETC. FOR A SHORT TIME AND START IT AGAIN LATER.
EXAMPLE:
1.In such a case, the magistrates may agree to adjourn the hearing to allow the matter to be sorted out.
2. Our president has decided to adjourn the program due to the financial problems.


  • DETESTED (NOUN)


MEANING:
TO HATE OR NOT LIKE SOMEONE/SOMETHING AT ALL
EXAMPLE:
1.I 've mentioned elsewhere how much I detest the cutesy style of most anime.
2. I detest John because of his annoying attitude.


  • INNUENDO (NOUN)


MEANING:
A SUBTLE, INSULTING COMMENT OR GESTURE.
EXAMPLE:
1. We all knew the innuendo about the drink problem.
2. Innuendo in the social web sites is not the best way to cope stress.


  • GALLIVANTING (NOUN)


MEANING:
ROAMING ABOUT FOR PLEASURE.
EXAMPLE:
1."She's out there gallivanting, I suppose," Fred snorted.



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