Friday, 17 April 2015

Words of the day (12/4/2015)

VOCABULARY

Cantankerous (adjective)
Definition:
arguing and complaining a lot.
Example:
He's getting a bit cantankerous in his old age.

Derogatory (adjective)
Definition:
showing strong disapproval and not showing respect.
Example:
He made some derogatory comment/remark about her appearance.

Exemplify (verb)
Definition:
to be or give a typical example of something.
Example:
This painting perfectly exemplifies the naturalistic style which was so popular at the time.

Impecunious (adjective)
Definition:
having very little money. Synonym: Poor.
Example:
I first knew him as an impecunious student living in a tiny apartment.

Salubrious (adjective)
Definition:
A salubrious place is pleasant, clean, and healthy to live in.
Example:
He doesn't live in a very salubrious part of town.

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