GRE (12 Oct’08 i)

1.

exigency Definition

exi·gency (eksə jən sē; also eg zijən-, ig-)

noun pl. -·cies

  1. the condition or quality of being exigent; urgency
  2. a situation calling for immediate action or attention
  3. pressing needs; demands; requirements

Etymology: ML exigentia

 

exigency Synonyms

exigency

n.

  1. A crisis

    emergency, contingency, distress; see crisis, difficulty 1, 2, emergency.

  2. Demand

    need, want, urgency; see necessity 1, 2, 3, need 3, requirement 2. See syn. study at emergency, need.

exigency Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • situation: His political understanding and his grasp of military matters made him always fully aware of the exigencies of any situation.
  • war: How to find a point on a trench map The trench maps used in the Great War resulted from the exigencies of war.
  • life: The exigencies of daily court room life are such that reasons for judgment will always be capable of having been better expressed.
  • service: The award of special leave will remain subject to the exigencies of the service.
  • business: If the exigencies of business might be pled anywhere in behalf of a Sabbath delivery of letters, surely it is there.
  • time: The exigencies of the times however determined that these were mostly still introductory and polemical works.

Converse of object

  • meet: There is a twofold remedy required to meet the exigencies of a fallen soul.
  • give: The Company explained, given the exigencies of the Company and its staff, that this meeting was arranged virtually ad hoc.
  • require: It is furthermore debatable whether the measures of internment are strictly proportional to the exigencies required by the situation.

Adjective modifier

  • last: Last count exigency intended to deter size of the.
  • practical: And of course to make the fundamental observation that architecture is the result of human agency and practical exigency.
  • military: Mr. MACPHERSON: There are a great many small things which affect leave apart from military exigencies.
  • particular: The answer of the State to particular sectorial exigencies.
  • present: Dedication to her Royal Highness the Princess Augusta, pointing to earlier royal support and present exigencies, dated London, 10 Apr 1828.
  • other: Contingency provision was made for reserve CDM requirements and other exigencies and 104 appointments were made.

Noun used with modifier

  • count: Last count exigency intended to deter size of the.

 

 

2.

exculpate Definition
ex·cul·pate (ekskəl pāt′, iks-)

transitive verb -·pat′ed, -·pat′·ing

to free from blame; declare or prove guiltless

Etymology: ex, out + culpatus, pp. of culpare, to blame culpa, fault

 

exculpate Related Forms
ex·cul·pable (ik skulpə bəl) adjective ex′·cul·pa·tion noun ex·cul·pa·to′ry adjective

exculpate Synonyms

exculpate

v.

exculpate Law Definition
v

To clear of suspicion; to determine the innocence of another.

exculpate Usage Examples

Object

  • claimant: The next question, therefore, is whether there was anything in the first statements made by the witnesses which exculpated the claimant.
  • power: Exculpating the colonial power on such grounds is not unlike saying that Stalin brought about the gulag because he didn’t understand political science.

Modifying Another Word

  • morally: Sometimes the line is very fine between empathically understanding the motives of historical actors and morally exculpating their actions.

 

3.

euphemism Definition

eu·phe·mism (yo̵̅o̅fə miz′əm)

noun

  1. the use of a word or phrase that is less expressive or direct but considered less distasteful, less offensive, etc. than another
  2. a word or phrase so substituted (Ex.: remains for corpse)

Etymology: Gr euphēmismos euphēmizein, to use words of good omen euphēmos, of good sound or omen eu- (see eu-) + phēmē, speechphanai, say: see ban

 

euphemism Related Forms
eu·phe·mist noun eu′·phe·mis·tic adjective or eu′·phe·mis·ti·cal eu′·phe·mis·ti·cally adverb

euphemism Synonyms

euphemism

n.

substitution, doublespeak, softened expression, polite term, code word, mock modesty, prudishness, indirection, metaphorical speech, verbal extenuation, word in good taste, overdelicacy of speech, affected refinement, genteelism, nice-Nellyism.

euphemism Telecom Definition
An agreeable, inoffensive, less offensive, or politically correct (PC) synonym for a word or phrase that is harsh, unpleasant, or offensive. For example, eccentric is a euphemism for someone who is crazy and rich, as opposed to being just plain crazy like the rest of us poor folks. See also Bless his heart, leverage, and PC.

euphemism Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • become: The phrase has become a euphemism for the erosion of workers ‘ basic rights.
  • use: It uses the euphemism ‘ value for money ‘ to justify its poverty pay measures.
  • invent: It seems that all the ingenuity has gone into inventing new euphemisms rather than finessing them into poetry.
  • prefer: We are too polite, preferring euphemisms or tactful skepticism.
  • have: In Autumn it appears that we have a new euphemism, ” feeling a bit tired ” .

Preposition: for

  • death: Today the expression ‘ to the green fields beyond ‘ is a euphemism for death among RTR Old Comrades.
  • something: You can use corporal punishment to encourage them, but ‘ Smacking my creature ‘ sounds too much like a euphemism for something.
  • people: Is this a euphemism for people who do the work properly for which they are paid?
  • privatization: And I know that some of you believe that word is simply a euphemism for privatization.
  • abortion: Commentators say ” one born out of due time ” is a euphemism for an abortion.
  • ignorance: Chance is thus neatly collapsed into a euphemism for ignorance, or lack of sufficient observation.

Adjective modifier

  • many: An exclamation of surprise - one of the many euphemisms that avoid the use of the word God.
  • new: In Autumn it appears that we have a new euphemism, ” feeling a bit tired ” .
  • other: Don’t they mean the ‘ front bottom ‘ or some other coy euphemism.
  • coy: Don’t they mean the ‘ front bottom ‘ or some other coy euphemism.
  • ridiculous: Bonus points will be awarded for the most ridiculous euphemism - get ready, hip-hop fans.
  • common: Being treated ‘ like a girl ‘ is a common euphemism for not being taken seriously.

 

 

4.

eulogy Definition
eu·logy (yo̵̅o̅lə jē)

noun pl. -·gies

  1. speech or writing in praise of a person, event, or thing; esp., a formal speech praising a person who has recently died
  2. high praise; commendation

Etymology: ME euloge eulogia eulegein, to speak well of, bless: see eu- & -logy

 

eulogy Synonyms

eulogy

n.

tribute, panegyric, glorification, commendation; see praise 2, tribute 1. See syn. study at tribute.

eulogy Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • praise: Professor David Chambers, Head of the Law School at the University of Greenwich, made the traditional eulogy of praise to DI Michael.
  • king: Performance of the eulogies of past kings of the tribe would also unite the tribe by emphasizing their common history.

Converse of object

  • deliver: This Saturday, I have been asked to deliver the eulogy at his memorial service at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh.
  • read: I can do more than let the Eulogy read at Dorothea’s funeral to speak for itself.
  • write: Now she can help by writing eulogies for the eight dead firemen.
  • move: Former SNP leader John Swinney delivered a moving eulogy to the woman whom he had first met 23 years ago.
  • give: I gave eulogies at their funerals where I tried to evoke something of the spirit of these men.
  • follow: There follows an uncritical eulogy of the computer organ, including the names of several manufacturers.

Adjective modifier

  • funeral: Jackson came to power in 1828 with Jefferson’s funeral eulogies still ringing in American ears.
  • own: Eulogy Writers - Information for the user to write his or her own eulogy or funeral verse.
  • warm: Archbishop Giffard gave his assent, on account of their penury, in terms of warm eulogy as to their devout life.
  • brief: A little index page with a list of them and a brief eulogy for each.
  • good: Full Story Best eulogies enter politics 29/11/2005 - The death of George Best has now entered into the realm of politics.
  • passionate: It isn’t an angry outburst - more a passionate eulogy for American virtues strong enough to survive times like these.

 

 

 

 

5.

panegyric Definition

pan·egyr·ic (pan′ə jirik, -jīrik)

noun

  1. a formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or event
  2. high or hyperbolic praise; laudation

Etymology: Fr panégyrique panegyricus panēgyris, public meeting pan, all (see pan-) + ageirein, to bring together

 

panegyric Related Forms
pan′·egyri·cal adjective pan′·egyri·cally adverb pan′·egyr·ist noun pan·egy·rize′ (-jə rīz′) transitive verb, intransitive verb -·rized′, -·riz′·ing

panegyric Synonyms

panegyric

modif.

laudatory, acclamatory, flattering; see complimentary.

panegyric Synonyms

panegyric

n.

compliment, honor, eulogy, tribute; see praise 2. See syn. study at tribute.

panegyric Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • love: One could of course compose a panegyric of love, and many have done so.

Converse of object

  • write: I do not agree at all with the panegyrics written to the English weather.
  • compose: One could of course compose a panegyric of love, and many have done so.

 

 

6.

voluptuous Definition
vo·lup·tu·ous (-c̸ho̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

  1. full of, producing, or characterized by sensual delights and pleasures; sensual
  2. fond of or directed toward luxury, elegance, and the pleasures of the senses
    1. suggesting or expressing sensual pleasure or gratification
    2. sexually attractive because of a full, shapely figure
  3. arising from sensual gratification

Etymology: ME voluptuosus, full of pleasure voluptas, pleasure wel-, to wish, choose > will

 

voluptuous Related Forms
vo·lup·tu·ously adverb vo·lup·tu·ous·ness noun

voluptuous Synonyms

voluptuous

modif.

  1. Suited to rich satisfaction of the senses

    luxurious, rich, profuse, extravagant, excessive, indulgent, self-gratifying, pleasurable, self-indulgent, hedonic, hedonistic, Sybaritic, pleasure-loving, epicurian, opulent, sumptuous.

    Antonyms simple*, plain*, bare. *

  2. Delighting in satisfying the senses

    wanton, sensual, sensuous, dissipated, carnal, dissolute, licentious, lascivious, libidinous, lustful, rakish, indulging, fast, lewd, salacious, bestial, erotic, ruttish, goatish.

    Antonyms severe*, ascetic*, self-denying. See syn. study at sensuous.sensuous.

voluptuous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • figure: These herbs will not only give you a more voluptuous figure, they will also have positive side effects on your whole wellbeing!
  • woman: A voluptuous young woman in cycling shorts strolls in.
  • body: She gently bends her voluptuous body over to show off her tight little bunghole.
  • pleasure: A cat is beautiful; it suggests ideas of luxury, cleanliness, voluptuous pleasures.
  • girl: Scene 4: Steve spies a gorgeous, voluptuous girl in a trendy Soho Salon.
  • lip: All three had brilliant white teeth that shone like pearls against the ruby of their voluptuous lips.

Modifying Another Word

  • surprisingly: The game’s protagonist is Nikki Connors, a hardened ( yet surprisingly voluptuous ) military type.
  • very: Morgon 1994 Michel Jambon A very voluptuous wine, with an aromatic fleshy nose, full of rich dark chocolate flavor.

Used with adjective complement

  • mean: It also means voluptuous, plump, and round in a deliciously sensuous sort of way.

voluptuous Quotes

La’  , tout n’est qu’ordre et beaute¤  , Luxe, calme et volupte¤  . There where all is order and beauty. Lush, calm and voluptuous.

—Baudelaire, Charles

 

 

7.

obloquy Definition

ob·lo·quy (äblə kwē)

noun pl. -·quies

  1. verbal abuse of a person or thing; censure or vituperation, esp. when widespread or general
  2. ill repute, disgrace, or infamy resulting from this

Etymology: ME obliqui obloquium obloqui, to speak against ob- (see ob-) + loqui, to speak

 

obloquy Synonyms

obloquy

n.

  1. Disgrace

    infamy, ill repute, dishonor; see disgrace 1, shame 2.

  2. Slanderous matter

    slander, backbiting, defamation; see accusation 2, blame 1, insult, objection 2.

obloquy Law Definition

n

Abusive language; blame; disgrace or cause to be in ill repute; calumny. Obloquy may go to the extent where it constitutes defamation. See also defamation and slander.

obloquy Usage Examples
Converse of object

  • suffer: His family, tho members of the Church of England, were in sympathy with the Methodist movement, and suffered obloquy in consequence.
  • face: The passion for wealth gives a kind of spurious courage to face obloquy.

Adjective modifier

  • such: Robinson attracted no such obloquy: indeed she alleged that ” few doubt he would read republicans better than David Trimble ” .

obloquy Quotes
From mighty wrongs to petty perfidy Have I not seen what human things could do? From the loud roar of foaming calumny 180 To the small whisper of the asp paltry few, And subtler venom of the reptile crew, The Janus glance of whose significant eye, Learning to lie with silence, would seem true, And without utterance, save the shrug or sigh, Deal round to happy fools its speechless obloquy.

—Rochdale

 

 

 

8.

gregarious Definition
gre·gari·ous (grə gerē əs)

adjective

  1. living in herds or flocks
  2. fond of the company of others; sociable
  3. having to do with a herd, flock, or crowd
  4. Bot. growing in clusters

Etymology: L gregarius, belonging to a flock grex (gen. gregis), a flock, herd ger-, to collect > Gr ageirein, to assemble

 

gregarious Related Forms
gre·gari·ously adverb gre·gari·ous·ness noun

gregarious Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • creature: The tense, easily aggravated captive makes way for a much more urbane, relaxed, almost gregarious, creature.
  • bird: Outside the breeding season these are gregarious birds which are found in small flocks of up to 30 individuals.
  • animal: They are gregarious animals living in groups of up to 24 animals.
  • nature: I guess there have been a few where my gregarious nature has got the better of me.
  • man: He is a very ambitious, gregarious man determined to use every device he can to tell the world about his business.
  • person: People who know me know that I’m not the most gregarious person.

Modifying Another Word

  • highly: The species is also known to be highly gregarious, associating with other small cetaceans in mixed species groups.
  • usually: Tho usually gregarious, the only sighting in South Africa was a single in northern Kruger.
  • very: According to Branch volunteers, he is a very gregarious fellow who just loves being the center of attention.
  • extremely: Guillemots are extremely gregarious, colonial breeding is the norm and colonies can contain many tens of thousands of individuals.
  • particularly: The birds are easiest to see during the October to March period when the young ones are particularly gregarious.
  • fairly: I’m a well balanced man, and fairly gregarious too.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: TOUCH is the major trigger of swarming, ie it is contact between crowded individuals that makes them become gregarious.

 

 

 

9.

sash¹ Definition

sash (sas̸h)

noun

an ornamental band, ribbon, or scarf worn over the shoulder or around the waist, often formally as a symbol of distinction

Etymology: Ar shāsh, muslin

 

sash² Definition

sash (sas̸h)

noun

  1. a frame holding the glass pane or panes of a window or door, esp. a sliding frame
  2. such frames collectively

Etymology: taken as sing. of earlier shashes châssis, a frame: see chassis

transitive verb

to furnish with sashes

 

sash Synonyms

sash

n.

sash Usage Examples
Converse of object

  • slide: Windows are either timber sliding sash or casement, usually with heavy surrounds.
  • wear: North What is the name of the sash worn over a Japanese kimono?

Adjective modifier

  • 12-pane: Windows are 12-pane 2-light side-sliding sashes, apart from that to left-hand bay to ground floor which is sash with glazing bars.
  • colored: After a colored sash is finished, it is possible to take a weapon grading.
  • red: She is dressed in a long white dress with a large red sash.
  • blue: The blue sash which secures the white tunic at the waist, reminds us of the importance of remaining close to Our Blessed Lady.
  • light: Upper windows are 16 light sashes to first floor.
  • white: CAFOD asks every Parish to send a white sash for a demonstrator to wear to show solidarity for the cause.

Modifies a noun

  • window: A sash window with shutters looks out to the front.
  • cramp: Continue soir, and have it glued before bedtime ( need more and bigger sash cramps ).
  • renovation: Expertise in timber sash window renovation, delivered through a network of regional offices.
  • cord: You now need to Gently lever out any nails holding the broken sash cords to the window frame.
  • lock: Manufacturers of hand made brass mortice, rim, case and sash locks, and all types of brass locks for ships ‘ use.
  • timber: Single-glazed sash timber window to front elevation with feature paneling and window set.

Noun used with modifier

  • side-sliding: Windows are 12-pane 2-light side-sliding sashes, apart from that to left-hand bay to ground floor which is sash with glazing bars.
  • waist: Fancy Dress Adult Angel Costume Costume consists of long dress and waist sash.
  • timber: For example, the timber sash windows had been replaced with single glazed aluminum windows in the 1970s.
  • silk: A brilliant red silk sash was given to me by the shopkeeper as a present.
  • opening: Each panel has an opening sash window to provide adequate ventilation.
  • glass: BATHROOM A good sized family bathroom having frosted glass sash window to the rear.

 

 

10.

reticent Definition
reti·cent (-sənt)

adjective

  1. habitually silent or uncommunicative; disinclined to speak readily; reserved; taciturn
  2. having a restrained, quiet, or understated quality

Etymology: L reticens, prp. of reticere, to be silent re-, again + tacere, to be silent: see tacit

 

reticent Related Forms
reti·cently adverb

reticent Synonyms

reticent

modif.

reticent Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • subject: Stoppard, famously reticent on the subject of his private life in interviews, has been married twice.

Infinitive complement

  • talk: I find them terribly reticent to talk about the glorious past.
  • join: Tho SB not quite herself the last few days and was a bit reticent to join in as much as she normally does.
  • pay: But I was still reticent to pay out around £ 500 for a further bike that I was still not totally happy with.
  • do: Radical change is something that most businesses have been reticent to do.
  • reveal: Strange things lurk in the jungle and of course everybody has a secret past that they are all reticent to reveal and talk about.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: Too many higher up the food chain of People Power seem reticent about making full disclosure.
  • become: Danger appears not to stir him, but he becomes reticent when asked about his work.
  • remain: While Blue Tits remain reticent, Great and Marsh Tits are exceptionally bold.
  • feel: At first I felt reticent about passing my enormous rucksack over to him.

Modifying Another Word

  • understandably: They were nevertheless understandably reticent to meet new people.
  • strangely: But architecture, on the whole, is strangely reticent to play openly on emotion.
  • somewhat: Concerning domestic politics: Schleiermacher was always somewhat reticent about fundamental constitutional questions.
  • initially: He is initially reticent, unsure of the motives for my questions.
  • equally: Thornton was equally reticent about both issues when I spoke to him.
  • extremely: This is rather rare, with many other sites providing online services being extremely reticent about who they are really.

Modifies a noun

  • man: What the honest but reticent man says is true, but not the whole truth.
  • student: Computer ‘ phobia ‘ exists in a variety of shades, from the mildly reticent student to the absolutely terrified.
  • member: As always, even the more reticent members participated enthusiastically.
  • child: Mog is a powerful teaching tool that can bring discussion alive and entice a reticent child to offer their thoughts and opinions.

 

 

11.

taciturn Definition

taci·turn (tasə tʉrn′)

adjective

almost always silent; not liking to talk; uncommunicative

Etymology: taciturne; L taciturnus tacere: see tacit

 

taciturn Related Forms
tac′i·tur·nity (-tʉrnə tē) noun taci·turn′ly adverb

taciturn Synonyms

taciturn

modif.

reticent, uncommunicative, silent, mute, speechless, close, mum, curt, close-mouthed, sententious, sparing, not liking to talk; see also quiet 2, reserved 3.

Antonyms talkative*, loquacious*, chatty.

taciturn Usage Examples
Modifies a noun

  • man: He was, however, a somewhat - um - taciturn man.
  • nature: The fact that his mom likes to talk, and tends to answer for him, magnifies his taciturn nature.
  • character: Of a morose and taciturn character he is said to have been drinking heavily the week prior to the awful tragedy.
  • father: She meets younger brother and his garrulous and preganant wife ( Adams ), his taciturn father and none too approving mother.
  • manner: He talked very little, and seemed all the more mysterious for his taciturn manner.
  • partner: She also generates considerable chemistry with Bob Hoskins as her taciturn business partner.

Modifying Another Word

  • normally: When we got back to our car, parked opposite a mosque, our driver, Yusuf, normally taciturn, was looking shaken.
  • very: The notes and the colors have simply been two ways to communicate with the world, because I have always been very taciturn.
  • even: Now, however, Wessels is guarded, even taciturn, on the subject of his former vice-captain.
  • so: Article continues Devotees of complementary therapies are rarely so taciturn, which is understandable.

 

 

 

12.

mum¹ Definition
mum (mum)

noun

a strong beer

Etymology: Ger mumme: said to be named after Christian Mumme, 15th-c. Ger brewer

 

mum² Definition
mum (mum)

intransitive verb mummed, mum·ming

to wear a mask or costume in fun; specif., to act as a mummer at Christmastime

Etymology: momer momo, echoic for grimace (as in Sp momo)

 

mum³ Definition
mum (mum)

noun

Informal a chrysanthemum

 

mum4 Definition
mum (mum)

noun

Chiefly Brit., Informal mother

 

mum5 Definition
mum (mum)

adjective

silent; not speaking

Etymology: ME momme, echoic of sound made with the lips closed

 

mum5 Idioms
mum’s the word

say nothing

mum Synonyms

mum

modif.

hushed, soundless, without a word; see quiet 2.

mum Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • breastfeed: Profile: We offer comfortable, affordable and stylish clothes for mothers to be and breastfeeding mums.

Adjective modifier

  • expectant: We welcome any new or expectant mums in the area to join us.
  • teenage: Page 3 of the Observer had this charming headline: ” Violence blamed on teenage mums ” .
  • busy: It was a huge hit with our testers and despite the delicate feel of the fabric its machine washable perfect for busy tired mums!
  • tired: It was a huge hit with our testers and despite the delicate feel of the fabric its machine washable perfect for busy tired mums!
  • young: Read more You can pledge your support by adding your name to the hundreds of others calling for RESPECT for young mums.
  • single: Sheila tells her story, and those of other mums, just the way it is for single mums, mess and all.

Modifies a noun

  • dad: The police will come to your house and talk to your mom, dad or any other adults.
  • grandma: Much loved wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma.
  • I: I was taken to the casualty department at York hospital first, where the doctors told my mom I would die.
  • birthday: Tuesday 13th December 2005 It’s my mums birthday today.
  • thought: He came back to the table and said that his mom thought the teenager was worth his weight in gold.

Modifying Another Word

  • dear: Then you have taught me well dear mom, For in my heart I see.. .

Noun used with modifier

  • celebrity: Spanx is the first choice for top celebrity mums like Gwyneth Paltrow who was snapped wearing Mama Spanx footless tights during her pregnancy.
  • nursing: The Maternelle range for pregnant and nursing mums combines practicality and comfort with femininity and style.

Possessives

  • boyfriend: The Story Tyrone is 11 years old and lives with his mom Tracy, his mom’s boyfriend Rich and his brother, Jason.
  • birthday: Sometimes work takes up all your time but you still need to remember your mom’s birthday - that’s where thedoghouse.co.uk comes in.

Used with adjective complement

  • breastfeed: There are specially designed carriers that allow a breastfeeding mom to feed her baby without having to remove him from the carrier.
  • devote: The dearly loved widow of John, devoted mom of David and Rosemary, and a beloved grandma and great-grandma.
  • love: Beloved wife of the late William Campbell, much loved mom of Linda and Allison.

mum Quotes

They fuck you up, your mum and dad. They may not mean to, but they do. They fill you with the faults they had And add some extra, just for you.

—Larkin, Philip Arthur

For I have a song to sing,O! It is sung to the moon By a love-lorn loon, Who fled from the mocking throng,O! It’s the song of a merryman moping mum, Whose soul was sad and whose glance was glum Who sipped no sup and who craved no crumb, As he sighed for the love of a ladye!

—Gilbert, Sir W(illiam) S(chwenck)

   Does Mum, the Persil-user, still believe That there’s no Devil and that youth is bliss? As certain as the sun behind the Downs And quite as plain to see, the Devil walks.

—Betjeman, SirJohn

And girls in slacks remember Dad, And oafish louts remember Mum.

—Betjeman, SirJohn

Social scientists could supply plenty of research to show that one member of the family, at least, is happier and more well adjusted when mum stays home and looks after the children. But that person is dadöa finding of limited use to backlash publicists.

—Faludi, Susan

 

 

 

13.

curt Definition

curt (kʉrt)

adjective

  1. Archaic short or shortened
  2. brief, esp. to the point of rudeness; terse or brusque a curt reply

Etymology: L curtus: see short

 

curt Related Forms
curtly adverb curt·ness noun

curt Synonyms

curt

modif.

brief, terse, uncivil, snippy*; see abrupt 2, terse. See syn. study at blunt.

curt Usage Examples
Modifies a noun

  • reply: Back came the curt reply: Bennett wasn’t interested.
  • response: His curt response was met with a round of applause from animal dealers and vested interest groups in the audience.
  • message: For a minute I stood there with the paper in my hands thinking out the meaning of this curt message.
  • nod: I had planned to give him a curt nod and then check my computer to see if he had sent me an email.
  • dismissal: My plea was met with a curt dismissal, ” NO!
  • note: They left a curt note attached to my pitch card.

Modifying Another Word

  • rather: Upon my return, I sent a rather curt e-mail of complaint to the company involved.
  • little: The lady on the desk was a little curt, but not offensively so, probably just her way!
  • very: The very curt man on the line said ‘ No, not now, call back in five minutes ‘ .
  • too: Indeed, in some places it is almost too spare and too curt in its bald simplicity.

 

 

14.

loquacious Definition
lo·qua·cious (lō kwās̸həs)

adjective

very talkative; fond of talking

Etymology: loquax (gen. loquacis) loqui, to speak + -ous

 

loquacious Related Forms
lo·qua·ciously adverb lo·qua·cious·ness noun

loquacious Synonyms

loquacious

modif.

talkative, voluble, chattering, fluent; see talkative, verbose. See syn. study at talkative.

loquacious Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • somewhat: He sipped it with relish and soon became somewhat loquacious.

 

 

 

15.

turgid Definition

tur·gid (tʉrjid)

adjective

  1. swollen; distended
  2. bombastic; pompous; grandiloquent

Etymology: L turgidus turgere, to swell

 

turgid Related Forms
tur·gid·ity noun or tur·gid·ness tur·gidly adverb

turgid Synonyms

turgid

modif.

  1. Swollen

    bloated, distended, puffy; see enlarged, inflated.

  2. Pompous

    bombastic, pompous, grandiloquent, purple*; see bombastic. See syn. study at bombastic.

turgid Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • keep: It is needed for photosynthesis and keeping the cells turgid.

Modifies a noun

  • prose: Some fairly turgid prose is often broken up by an acid aside, for which the reader is too often rather thankful.
  • rubbish: These boards have become nothing but turgid rubbish, no wonder people left them and others hardly drop in anymore.
  • book: Look, if I wanted to read a turgid history book, I’d read a turgid history book.
  • mess: Unfortunately, what you get instead is a bit of turgid mess.
  • stuff: The first half was pretty turgid stuff from both sides as Swindon struggled to get out of first gear.
  • document: There is nothing less read and less used than a long and turgid policy document.

Modifying Another Word

  • rather: Although there is much to recommend this book, some chapters can be rather turgid, and the high price may well dissuade many.
  • pretty: It’s a pretty turgid take on the underwhelming soft indie rock genre.
  • so: Unfortunately, this Opinion was so turgid as to be almost incomprehensible and did little to clarify the specific points at issue.
  • fairly: Some fairly turgid prose is often broken up by an acid aside, for which the reader is too often rather thankful.
  • very: The plants obviously benefitted, becoming very turgid and greener.
  • somewhat: When I skim-read his somewhat turgid and self-centred biography of his father I thought that the old legal eagle must have been pretty unpleasant.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: It is not a very readable piece, and becomes quite turgid when discussing interpretation.

 

 

 

16.

turpitude Definition
tur·pi·tude (tʉrpi to̵̅o̅d′, -tyo̵̅o̅d′)

noun

  1. baseness; vileness; depravity
  2. an instance of this

Etymology: MFr turpitudo turpis, base, vile tṛpis, from which one must turn trep-, to turn away > Sans trapa, shame, embarrassment

 

turpitude Synonyms

turpitude

n.

baseness, vileness, depravity; see evil 1, 2.

turpitude Law Definition

turpitude Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • involve: Have you ever been arrested or convicted for an offense involving moral turpitude?

Adjective modifier

  • moral: I’m also very worried I may have to tick the ‘ have you ever engaged in moral turpitude?

turpitude Quotes

O Geordie, Jingling Geordie, it was grand to hear Baby Charles laying down the guilt of dissimulation and Steemie lecturing on the turpitude of incontinence.

—Scott, Sir Walter

 

 

 

17.

baseness Synonyms

baseness

n.

baseness Quotes

En la hauteur ou abaissement des gens ne gist mie es corps selonc le sexe, mais en la perfeccion des meurs et vertus. The dignity or baseness of a person lies not in their body according to the sex, but in the perfection of behaviour and virtues.

—Christine de Pisan

 

 

18.

depravity Definition

de·prav·ity (dē pravə tē, di-)

noun

  1. a depraved condition; corruption; wickedness
  2. pl. -·ties a depraved act or practice

Etymology: altered (after deprave) pravity pravitas, crookedness

 

depravity Synonyms

depravity

n.

depravity Usage Examples
Preposition: of

  • heart: The Bible teaches us that the answer lies in the depravity of the human heart.
  • nature: The cross-examination undertaken by them was necessitated by the fact both of the credulity and depravity of human nature.
  • man: What do we mean, then, it may be asked, by the universal depravity of man?
  • slavery: Small islands cannot no more than slaves could convince their slave masters of the moral depravity of slavery.
  • race: And this is the essential depravity of the race, as every parent knows.
  • time: March 26, 1778 Coachmakers-Hall ‘ Is not the glaring depravity of the times owing to a bad system in the education of youth?

Possessives

  • man: Man’s depravity will not be altered by a cultural morality.

Converse of object

  • show: It showed the depravity and the wicked intent of bin Laden and those who would follow in his path.
  • deny: In denying the depravity of the human heart, liberalism also ruled out the need for our spiritual regeneration.
  • ignore: Second, this emphasis on secular psychology ignores the depravity of the human heart.

Adjective modifier

  • moral: Small islands cannot no more than slaves could convince their slave masters of the moral depravity of slavery.
  • total: Whenever you start doubting total depravity, you need to read the book of the Judges.
  • sexual: Just think of the Catholic Church and how long it took them to accept the huge amount of sexual depravity within their priesthood.
  • human: The weight of human depravity was simply too much to be balanced by eliminating private property.
  • own: Will you burn a girl to satisfy your own depravity?
  • natural: Father, help us, these are hard sayings and they run against the grain of our natural depravity.

 

 

19.

tassel¹ Definition
tas·sel (tasəl)

noun

  1. Obsolete a clasp or fibula
  2. an ornamental tuft of threads, cords, etc. of equal length, hanging loosely from a knob or from the knot by which they are tied together
  3. something resembling this; specif., the tassel-like inflorescence of some plants, as corn

Etymology: ME tassellus, altered taxillus, a small die (akin to talus, ankle), based on L tessella, small cube, piece of mosaic

transitive verb -·seled or -·selled, -·sel·ing or -·sel·ling

to ornament with tassels

intransitive verb

to grow tassels, as corn

 

tassel² Definition
tas·sel (tasəl)

noun

Obsolete tiercel

 

tassel Usage Examples

Object

  • cord: A tasseled cord is plain on their depictions of people.
  • hat: Without magic wand or tasseled hat, I pour perfection with Blackthorn - ” just like that ” !
  • loafer: He is a trim, nice-looking 72-year-old wearing a tweedy jacket and spiffy tasseled loafers.
  • cushion: It is hewn from pure white Pentelic and the Cardinal faces the altar, his head resting on a pair of tasseled cushions.

Converse of object

  • make: We have now sourced top quality molds which are used when making tassels as the hard, top section.
  • have: His head was round as a ball, but his ears were sharp-pointed and had tassels at the ends of them.
  • embroider: Weave in the weft, embroider, tassel and braid with these twinkling yarns or add embellishment to your knitwear.
  • bead: Price £ 3.50 + postage Charming shawl with beaded tassels - the ideal evening wear accessory.
  • attach: Most Chinese martial arts ( as opposed to purely military ) swords have a tassel attached to the butt.

Preposition: at

  • end: Around the crown there was a broad band of scarlet braid tied in a bow, with an old umbrella tassel at each end.

Adjective modifier

  • gold: The mantle of the order is green lined with white taffeta, with green and gold tassels.
  • black: The caps worn are square, of the mortar-board pattern, of black cloth with black silk tassel.
  • red: Some prosperity Coins Balls have bells or sometimes red tassels.
  • long: These are large squares of cream material bordered with black stripes and with long tassels at the four corners.
  • blue: PhD: black trencher cap with eggshell blue tassel.
  • small: There is a small tassel to trim the purse.

Noun used with modifier

  • nipple: Related articles Artists stories: That nipple tassel girl a-n Magazine March 2004 Artist’s story: Nicola Malkin Features: Big business?
  • silk: The caps worn are square, of the mortar-board pattern, of black cloth with black silk tassel.
  • gold: The gold tassel and stole shows I’m a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the international student honor society.
  • yarn: Tie of twisted yellow wool yarn with green and white wool yarn tassels is threaded through casing emerging through a hole at one side.

 

 

20. 

thread Definition

thread (t̸hred)

noun

    1. a light, fine, stringlike length of material made up of two or more fibers or strands of spun cotton, flax, silk, etc. twisted together and used in sewing
    2. a similar fine length of synthetic material, as nylon or plastic, or of glass or metal
    3. the fine, stringy filament extruded by a spider, silkworm, etc.
    4. any of the yarns of which a fabric is woven
    5. a fine, stringy length of syrup or other viscous material
  1. any thin line, stratum, vein, stream, ray, etc.
  2. an element suggestive of a thread in being continuous or sequential the thread of a story
  3. the helical ridge of a screw, bolt, nut, etc.
  4. Slang a suit, or clothes generally

Etymology: ME threde thræd (akin to Ger draht) thrawan, to twist: see throw

transitive verb

    1. to put a thread through the eye of (a needle, etc.)
    2. to arrange thread for use on (a sewing machine)
  1. to string (beads, etc.) on or as if on a thread
  2. to fashion a thread (sense ) on or in (a screw, pipe, etc.)
  3. to interweave with or as if with threads a red tapestry threaded with gold
    1. to pass through by twisting, turning, or weaving in and out to thread the streets
    2. to make (one’s way) in this fashion
  4. to pass or feed (tape, film, etc.) into or through (a recorder, projector, etc.)

intransitive verb

  1. to go along or proceed in a winding way
  2. ☆ to form a thread when dropped from a spoon: said of boiling syrup that has reached a certain consistency

 

thread Related Forms
threader noun thread·like′ adjective

thread Synonyms

thread

n.

thread Synonyms

thread

v.

  1. To pass thread through a needle

    wire, string, run through, wind through, slip through.

    Antonyms undo*, unthread*, change the thread.

  2. To connect

    attach, weave together, string together; see join 1.

thread Usage Examples

Object

  • fastener: The J Nut is a threaded fastener with a side profile generally in the shape of a ‘J ‘ .
  • bead: The apparition threaded the beads of the rosary through her fingers without moving her lips.

Converse of object

  • entitle: Please see the reply that I have given TODAY to KAVITHA in the thread entitled ” GARMENT IMPORT TO THE US ” .
  • start: Why would you want to start a thread about worst Britons?

Preposition: through

  • casing: Twisted string is threaded through casing emerging through two holes on one side.

Adjective modifier

  • common: Do these two stories have a common thread on purpose?
  • golden: Paintings linked by a circular dance, golden thread, rush of wind.
  • silken: The instrument consists of a bell glass, from the inside of which is suspended a copper needle by a fine silken thread.
  • sticky: Perhaps turn this into it’s own sticky thread?
  • multiple: By default, multiple threads may execute inside the servlet at the same time.
  • loose: Perhaps I will return to some of the loose threads in the above arguments sometime in the future.

Modifies a noun

  • belay: A thread belay beneath the north-eastern side of the obelisk enables an abseil rope to be led through the saddle to seaward.
  • embroidery: She undertook ecclesiastical commissions, and researched metal thread embroidery.

Noun used with modifier

  • screw: The deep spiral groove means that waste is removed quickly and the center screw thread helps the drill to pull itself into the material.
  • sewing: It proved highly successful and was also taken up by local housewives as a sewing thread superior to the older linen thread.
  • warp: This was partly because devising a power-driven loom to handle dozens of warp threads without breakage proved difficult.
  • silk: I work on the frame machines now, that twist the silk thread around to make the net.
  • cotton: Structural sewing is by hand and machine using cream and white cotton thread.
  • embroidery: Why not try using some of our multi-coloured Natesh embroidery threads to create a natural bark or leaf effect without having to change threads!

Preposition: of

  • execution: Programs should only be terminated from their main thread of execution to allow the DPMI host to clean up properly.

thread Quotes

A good simulation, be it a religious myth or scientific theory, gives us a sense of mastery over experience. To represent something symbolically, as we do when we speak or write, is somehow to capture it, thus making it one’s own. But with this appropriation comes the realization that we have denied the immediacy of reality and that in creating a substitute we have but spun another thread in the web of our grand illusion.

—Pagels, Heinz R(udolf)

Behold, whenwe come intotheland, thoushalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by.

—Bible (Old Testament)

   The events in our lives happen in a sequence in time, but in their significance to ourselves they find their own order, a timetable not necessarilyöperhaps not possiblyöchronological It isthe continuousthread of revelation.

—Welty, Eudora

You think that a wall as solid as the earth separates civilisation from barbarism. I tell you the division is a thread, a sheet of glass.

—Buchan,John, 1st BaronTweedsmuir

The spider’s touch, how exquisitely fine! Feels at each thread, and lives along the line.

—Pope, Alexander

Our style should be as a skein of silk, to be carried and found by the right thread, not ravelled and perplexed; then all is a knot, a heap.

—Jonson, Ben

Consider every moment past A thread from life’s frayed mantle cast.

—Abu’l-’Ala¤   Al-Ma’arri

Deep in the sun-searched growths the dragon-fly Hangs like a blue thread loosened from the sky:ö So this winged hour is dropt to us from above. Oh! clasp we to our hearts, for deathless dower, This close-companioned inarticulate hour When twofold silence was the song of love.

—Rossetti, Dante Gabriel

I span and Eve span A thread to bind the heart of man!

—Gilmore, Dame MaryJean ne¤  e Mary Jean Cameron

We construct a narrative for ourselves, and that’s the thread we follow from one day to the next. People who disintegrate as personalities are the ones who lose that thread.

—Auster, Paul pseudonym of  Paul Benjamin

I had a dove and the sweet dove died; And I have thought it died of grieving: O, what could it grieve for? Its feet were tied, With a silken thread of my own hands’ weaving.

—Keats,John

 

 

 

 

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