Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Chide

pronunciation- chahyd

etymology- Middle English

definition- to rebuke or scold

word on the web- He sees his spreadsheets as a teacher, motivating him to go to bed early, eat well and exercise, and chiding him when he slakens.
http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/sentences-with-the-word/chiding.html

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Coalition

pronunciation- koh-uh-lish-uh

etymology- Latin

definition- An alliance or union between groups, factions, or parties, especially for some temporary and specific reason

word used on the web- British Liberal Democrat coalition cabinet members are pressing for a referendum on voting reform to be held next May.
http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/sentences-with-the-word/coalition.html
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Commensurate

pronunciation- kuh-men-ser-it

etymology- Latin

definition- having the same measure

word on the web- A good multi-manager should be able to deliver (the results) for a fee that is commensurate with a single-manager fund structure.
http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/sentences-with-the-word/commensurate.html

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Connotation

pronunciation- kon-uh-tey-shuh

etymology- Middle English

definition- an association or idea suggested by a word or phrase

word on the web- This recipe has a whole diffeerent connotation, but if you follow it, I promise you'll see results.
http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/sentences-with-the-word/connotation.html

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Diabolic

pronunciation- dahy-uh-bol-ik

etymology- Middle French

definition- having the qualities of the devil

word on the web- A Peruvian Shining Path fugitive had opened his newspaper and started doing a diabolical Sudoku puzzle.
http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/sentences-with-the-word/diabolical.html

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Dilapidated

pronunciation- dih-lap-i-dey-tid

etymology- Latin

definition- Reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.

word on the web- Students crowd into a dilapidated science lab at Box Hill High School.
http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/sentences-with-the-word/dilapidated.html

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Yen

pronunciation- yen

etymology- Japanese

definition- a desire or craving

word on the web- I have a yen for an apple.
http://www.achehtimes.com/wordwealth/a-z/y/yen.htm

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 Integral

pronunciation- in-ti-gruh l

etymology- Latin

definition- belonging as a part of the whole

word on  the web- Sailing is an integral part of Phuket's tourism strategy.
 http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/sentences-with-the-word/integral.html

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Noxious

pronunciation- nok-shuh s

etymology- Latin

definition- harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being

word on the web- The town was filled with the noxious smell of waste and dead animals.
http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/sentences-with-the-word/noxious.html

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Scenario

pronunciation- si-nair-ee-oh

etymology- Italian

definiton- a outline of the plot of a dramatic work

word on the web- In the nightmare scenario the virus rages as it did in the Spanish flu.
http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/sentences-with-the-word/scenario.html

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