Category: Vocabulary

Apr
30
2013

similar

Posted in Academic Vocabulary of the Day by admin2

sI mih l@r

adjective
definition:  having resemblance or likeness.
example:  Joan and Joanna are similar names.
example:  The houses are quite similar to each other, but they’re painted different colors.
example:  The two songs are similar in style.

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Apr
30
2013

gallivant (or galavant)

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gae l@ vaent

intransitive verb
definition: to roam about seeking amusement; gad.
example: On shore leave, the sailors gallivanted in the town.
example: Instead of studying for his exams, their son had been simply gallivanting. (more…)

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Apr
29
2013

rely

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rih laI

intransitive verb
definition 1:  to trust or depend (usually followed by “on” or “upon”).
example:  I hope I can rely on your confidentiality in this matter.
example:  I need a baby sitter that I can really rely on.
example:  After her accident, she had to rely on her family to take care of her.



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