Wednesday, 20 May 2015

Words of the day (11/5/2015)

VOCABULARY

Profundity (noun)
Definition:
the quality of showing a clear and deep understanding of serious matters.
Example:
the profundity of his remarks

Definition:
a remark or thought that shows, or is intended to show, great understanding.
Example:
We would sit up all night exchanging profundities.

Perquisites (noun)
Definition:
perk noun.
Example:
The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.

Monarch (noun)
Definition:
a king or queen.
Example;
Britain's head of state is a constitutional monarch.

Tribulations (noun)
Definition:
a problem or difficulty.

Reprehensible (adjective)
Definition:
If someone's behavior is reprehensible, it is extremely bad or unacceptable.
Example:
Reprehensible conduct/actions.

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