Here’s to new beginnings!
Nascent [nas-uhnt, ney-suhnt] (adj.):
beginning to exist or develop, sometimes in the chemical state (a nascent state).
Example:
The nascent company adopted a bold marketing strategy, and established itself as a force to be reckoned with.
Tired of using the word “extraordinary”? Try today’s word.
Preternatural [pree-ter-nach-er-uhl, –nach-ruhl] (adj.):
Supernatural; out of the ordinary course of nature; exceptional or abnormal.
Example:
His powers were preternatural, but he made the mistake of underestimating the strength of those around him.
Today, I’m posting the differences between another set of commonly confused words.
Ensure [en-shoo
r, –shur] (verb):
1. to secure, or guarantee.
2. to make secure or safe.
Note: The prefix “en” means “to cause” or “to make”.
Example:
He took all the necessary precautions to ensure that his heist would go undisturbed.
Insure [in-shoor, –shur] (verb):
1. to secure against loss of harm.
2. to secure indemnity in case of loss, or damage.
3. to issue or process an insurance policy.
Note: Think “insurance”.
Example:
The only ones who care about your health are the ones who pay to insure it.
What are some other words your are confused about?
Glad to be back after a few days away. I’m afraid I was terribly ill this past week. Even when the weather was hot, apparently, I should not have worn my summer clothes as my body wasn’t ready to be bear just yet. I had a fever for a couple of days, and couldn’t leave bed the whole time. Thankfully, I’m feeling much better, and I’m back to blogging with a word that describes my current feelings.
Contrite [kuhn-trahyt, kon-trahyt] (adj.):
1. caused by or showing great remorse.
2. filled by a sense of guilt and desire for atonement; penitent.
Example:
After getting a fever, I am contrite that I slipped into my summer clothes a bit too soon.
Today’s word is outstanding, so is the photo I added to go with it.
Salient [sey-lee-uhnt, seyl-yuhnt] (adj.):
1. prominent or conspicuous
2. projecting or pointing upward
3. leaping or jumping
Example:
His salient performance on his exams earned him a scholarship to an ivy league university.
Looking for another word that has the same meaning as malicious, evil or mean?
Wanton [won-tn] (adj.):
1. done maliciously or unjustifiably.
2. deliberate or without motive, provocative, uncalled-for.
3. without regard of what is right, just, humane.
Example:
I’ve had enough of your wanton pranks!
Today’s similarly written words have no similarities when it comes to meaning. I used to mix up those two words sometimes.
Impede [im-peed] (verb):
to hinder or obstruct.
Example:
My online window shopping spreeimpeded my work on my graduation.
Impend [im-pend] (verb):
1. to be imminent or about to happen.
2. to threaten or menace.
Example:
I summoned all my energy and focus as the deadline to my graduation project impended.
Today’s word provides an accurate description of my relationship with my graduation project.
Loiter [loi-ter] (verb):
1. linger aimlessly.
2. move in a slow, idle manner.
3. to waste time, or dawdle over work.
Example:
I loitered away my mornings, afternoons, and evenings between snacks, naps, and web browsing, doing everything but the things that needed to be done.
Stay tuned for a lovely poem as a guest post by my cousin Aya Nehme, in a few minutes 🙂
Today, I’m giving you another set of confused word.
Elicit [ih-lis-it] (verb):
to draw or bring out forth; evoke
Example:
Our words and actions should elicit positive changes in our society.
Illicit [ih-lis-it] (adj.):
not legally permitted or authorized. (think illegal)
Example:
I refused in participate in any illicit activity.
Hello everyone! I hope your week is going well so far. Today, I’m sharing with you my new favorite word.
Guile [gahyl] (noun):
insidious cunning in attaining a goal; artful or crafty deception; duplicity.
Example:
She lured him in, her smile paralyzing his logic. His vanity blocked the thought of her approach being a mere part of her guile .
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