Category: Vocabulary

Apr
30
2013

gallivant (or galavant)

Posted in Word of the Day by admin

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

Posted in Academic Vocabulary of the Day by admin2

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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Apr
29
2013

incumbent

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ihn kuhm b@nt

adjective
definition 1: currently holding an office or position.
example: No one is running against the incumbent senator in this election.
definition 2: required or obligatory.
example: As your superior, it is incumbent upon me to warn you against improper use of this equipment.
definition 3: resting, leaning, or pressing on something.
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