Saturday, April 19, 2014

"Just a minute" meaning = wait

"Just a minute" meaning =  wait

just a moment

just a second

wait a minute

wait a second

wait a moment

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

savvy meaning

savvy meaning

practical knowledge, especially in politics or business

example

savvy travellers

savvy investors

computer savvy

technologically savvy

tech savvy

technical savvy

savvy marketers

savvy shopper

financially savvy

marketing savvy

commercial savvy

savvy enterpreneur

politically savvy

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

TOEFL Vocabulary

TOEFL Vocabulary

Consequence (noun)

(consequences , consequently)

meaning :: A result or effect of an action or condition

in phrases :: in consequence = As a result

take the consequences = Accept responsibility for the negative results of one's action.

SYN effect , outcome

Monday, April 7, 2014

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

1.  Consequence = effect

2.  Step-father

3.  Enormous = big

4.  Rival = challenger

5.  Compete = fight

6.  Preference

7.  in preference to

8.  engrave

9.  inscription

10.  brutal = vicious

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Vocabulary in context

Vocabulary in context

1.  involve :: comprise , consist of , contain
2.  discipline ::  making people obey rules to avoid punishment
3.  impressive  :: great in size ; done wth skill
4.  adorn ::  to make something more beautiful
5.  impress :: to feel great admiration
6.  magnificent  ::good , beautiful , or impressive
7.  run :: to manage a business or an activity
8.  tragedy  ::  extremely sad event or situation
9.  throughout  ::  during the whole of that period
10.  deal ::  to have a lot of ; to complete an agreement

TOEFL Vocabulary

TOEFL Vocabulary

1.  Adorn (verb)
SYN embellish , garnish , ornament , trim

2.  Magnificent (Adjective)  = extremely good
SYN  extraordinary , glorious , grand , splendid , superb , wonderful

3.  Impressive (Adjective)
SYN  awe-inspiring , grand , moving , thrilling

4.  Impress (VT)
SYN affect , influent , persusde , sway

5.  deal  (noun)
SYN agreement , arrangement , bargain , contract

6. Throughout (PREP) = in every part of (a place or object)

7.  Tragedy (noun) = an event causing great suffering , such as a serious accident

8.  Involve (verb)
SYN comprise , consist of , contain , entail , include

9.  run (verb)
SYN function , operate , administer , contral , govern , manage
meaning :: Be in charge of , manage
meaning :: Be a candidate in a political election.

10.  Discipline (UN)
meaning :: The practice of training people to obey rules
meaning :: using punishment to correct
EX school discipline
meaning :: A branch of knowledge , typically one studied in higer education

11.  Admiration (N)
He was the admiration of his classmates.
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