Words of the day (25/3/2013)

VOCABULARY

Condone (verb)
Definition:
to accept or allow behavior that is wrong.
Example:
If the government is seen to condone violence, the bloodshed will never stop.

Eclectic(adjective)
Definition:
Methods, beliefs, ideas, etc. that are eclectic combine whatever seem the best or most useful things from many different areas or systems, rather than following a single system.
Example:
An eclectic style/approach.

Voluble (adjective)
Definition:
a.speaking a lot, with confidence and enthusiasm.
Example:
Many see Parker as the obvious leader, whose voluble style works well on TV

Definition:
b.expressed in many words.
Example:
It's not often that one hears such voluble praise for this government.

Strut (verb)
Definition:
to walk in a proud way trying to look important.
Example:
The boys strutted around trying to get the attention of a group of girls who were nearby.

Rancor (noun)
Definition:
bitter anger or unfriendly feelings.
Example:
Can we settle this disagreement without rancor?