Words of the day (14/5/2015)

VOCABULARY

Curtail (verb)
Definition:
to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something.
Example:
The last government severely curtailed trade union rights.

Epitome (noun)
Definition:
the typical or highest example of a stated quality, as shown by a particular person or thing.
Example:
Even now in her sixties, she is the epitome of French elegance.

Proponent (noun)
Definition:
a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action.
Example:
He is one of the leading proponents of capital punishment.

Advocates (verb)
Definition:
to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something.
Example:
She advocates taking a more long-term view.
He advocates the return of capital punishment.

Embodiment (noun)
Definition:
someone or something that represents a quality or an idea exactly.
Example:
He was the embodiment of the English gentleman.