I fell in love with Charise's rendition of the song Yakap. I couldn't get enough of it that I kept playing it again and again. It was soulful and tranquil, that it was so hard to ignore. The first time I heard of it, I immediately decided to search the lyrics on the internet, and then this appeared.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Words to Ponder 17
Annihilate(verb) = completely destroy
Illicit drugs annihilate your body.
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Brandish (verb) = to wave or swing something in a threatening manner
You won't make me feel threatened by brandishing your sword.
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Browbeat (verb) = to use threats or angry speech to make someone do or accept something
I don't know what satisfaction he gets by browbeating others.
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Conflagration (noun) = large destructive fire
The conflagration in Aurora killed three people.
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Lecherous (adj) = related to lust
Parental guidance is necessary for children who are watching television as to avoid their viewing of lecherous shows.
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Detonation (noun) = explosion
The detonation of the home-made bomb in an area in Cotabato killed seven people.
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Foment (verb) = to incite something such as rebellion and the like
Incarcerate (verb) = imprison
The Spaniards incarcerated those who attempted to foment a revolution
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Fulminate (verb) = to complain loudly or angrily
He keeps on fulminating about the plan of the government to increase the tax in cigarettes and liquors.
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Fracas (noun) = a noisy argument
Every day I have to endure the fracas between my two neighbors.
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Loath (adj) = reluctant
I am loath to apply in that company.
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Truculent (adj) = easily angered or annoyed, and likely to argue
I don't want to be with Lisa as she's so truculent.
Illicit drugs annihilate your body.
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Brandish (verb) = to wave or swing something in a threatening manner
You won't make me feel threatened by brandishing your sword.
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Browbeat (verb) = to use threats or angry speech to make someone do or accept something
I don't know what satisfaction he gets by browbeating others.
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Conflagration (noun) = large destructive fire
The conflagration in Aurora killed three people.
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Lecherous (adj) = related to lust
Parental guidance is necessary for children who are watching television as to avoid their viewing of lecherous shows.
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Detonation (noun) = explosion
The detonation of the home-made bomb in an area in Cotabato killed seven people.
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Foment (verb) = to incite something such as rebellion and the like
Incarcerate (verb) = imprison
The Spaniards incarcerated those who attempted to foment a revolution
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Fulminate (verb) = to complain loudly or angrily
He keeps on fulminating about the plan of the government to increase the tax in cigarettes and liquors.
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Fracas (noun) = a noisy argument
Every day I have to endure the fracas between my two neighbors.
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Loath (adj) = reluctant
I am loath to apply in that company.
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Truculent (adj) = easily angered or annoyed, and likely to argue
I don't want to be with Lisa as she's so truculent.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Words to Ponder 16
Rueful (adj) = showing or feeling regret for something done
She gave him a rueful smile and apologized after she had slapped him, mistaking him for someone else.
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Scourge (verb) = to hit someone with a whip
Every day she has to endure the scourging of his stepfather.
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Audacious (adj) = extremely bold or daring
He's audacious for standing up against corruption.
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Chagrin (noun) = a feeling of disappointment or annoyance
To my chagrin, the activities were not as fun as I had thought.
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Affliction (noun) = a state of suffering, pain or grief
How can we help in alleviating the affliction of our brethren?
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Crestfallen (adj) = very sad and disappointed
We were crestfallen when the Philippine team failed to bring home the trophy.
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Desolate (adj) = very sad and lonely especially because someone left or passed away
His parents were desolate for quite a long time when his brother died in a car accident.
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Despondent (adj) = having the feeling of losing hope or courage
The family is despondent about my grandmother's recovery.
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Languish (verb) = to continue for a long time without activity or progress in an unpleasant or unwanted situation
Most of the nurses here in the Philippines languish in unemployment and underemployment, waiting for the opportunity to practise their profession,
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Condescending (adj) = showing that you believe that you are more intelligent or better than other people.
I know someone who's so condescending yet very incompetent.
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Despotic (adj) = autocratic; tyrannical
The Philippines has been once under the rule of a despotic president.
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Haughty (adj) = Showing that you are more intelligent or smarter than others
She's the haughtiest person, I've known online.
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Officious (adj) = used to describe an annoying person who tries to tell others what to do in a way that is not wanted or needed
I had this classmate who was so officious, that he would repeat everything what our teacher had told us to do.
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Pedantic (adj) = overly concerned with minute details or formalism.
Filipinos have the tendency to be pedantic in English grammar.
She gave him a rueful smile and apologized after she had slapped him, mistaking him for someone else.
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Scourge (verb) = to hit someone with a whip
Every day she has to endure the scourging of his stepfather.
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Audacious (adj) = extremely bold or daring
He's audacious for standing up against corruption.
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Chagrin (noun) = a feeling of disappointment or annoyance
To my chagrin, the activities were not as fun as I had thought.
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Affliction (noun) = a state of suffering, pain or grief
How can we help in alleviating the affliction of our brethren?
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Crestfallen (adj) = very sad and disappointed
We were crestfallen when the Philippine team failed to bring home the trophy.
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Desolate (adj) = very sad and lonely especially because someone left or passed away
His parents were desolate for quite a long time when his brother died in a car accident.
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Despondent (adj) = having the feeling of losing hope or courage
The family is despondent about my grandmother's recovery.
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Languish (verb) = to continue for a long time without activity or progress in an unpleasant or unwanted situation
Most of the nurses here in the Philippines languish in unemployment and underemployment, waiting for the opportunity to practise their profession,
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Condescending (adj) = showing that you believe that you are more intelligent or better than other people.
I know someone who's so condescending yet very incompetent.
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Despotic (adj) = autocratic; tyrannical
The Philippines has been once under the rule of a despotic president.
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Haughty (adj) = Showing that you are more intelligent or smarter than others
She's the haughtiest person, I've known online.
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Officious (adj) = used to describe an annoying person who tries to tell others what to do in a way that is not wanted or needed
I had this classmate who was so officious, that he would repeat everything what our teacher had told us to do.
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Pedantic (adj) = overly concerned with minute details or formalism.
Filipinos have the tendency to be pedantic in English grammar.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Words to Ponder 15
Fusillade (noun) = a general discharge or outpouring of anything
The fusillade of questions greeted him upon his arrival.
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Incipient (adj) = in an initial stage
His cancer is still incipient and manageable.
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Enervate (verb) = drain energy; weaken
The Philippines is continuously being enervated by corruption.
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Exiguous (adj) = very small
The income I get as a nurse here in the Philippines is exiguous.
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Meager (adj) = little; not enough
He had once lived a meager life before he became wealthy.
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Measly (adj) = very small
The measly raise in salary did not placate the angry protesters.
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Minutiae (noun) = small precise details
A consummate artist is very particular even to the minutiae of his works.
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Modicum (noun) = a small quantity of something
He doesn't even have a modicum of sense of humor.
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Paltry (adj) = very small
Nursing job is physically and intellectually exhausting, and compensated only with a paltry salary.
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Triviality (noun) = something that is not important
I have no time for your trivialities.
The fusillade of questions greeted him upon his arrival.
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Incipient (adj) = in an initial stage
His cancer is still incipient and manageable.
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Enervate (verb) = drain energy; weaken
The Philippines is continuously being enervated by corruption.
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Exiguous (adj) = very small
The income I get as a nurse here in the Philippines is exiguous.
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Meager (adj) = little; not enough
He had once lived a meager life before he became wealthy.
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Measly (adj) = very small
The measly raise in salary did not placate the angry protesters.
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Minutiae (noun) = small precise details
A consummate artist is very particular even to the minutiae of his works.
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Modicum (noun) = a small quantity of something
He doesn't even have a modicum of sense of humor.
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Paltry (adj) = very small
Nursing job is physically and intellectually exhausting, and compensated only with a paltry salary.
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Triviality (noun) = something that is not important
I have no time for your trivialities.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Words to Ponder 14
Brusque (adj) = talking in a direct and unfriendly way
Nurses are expected to be friendly and accommodating, and not brusque and snobbish.
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Contentious (adj) = likely to cause people to argue
Let's try to avoid discussing contentious topic at his dinner party.
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Contumacious (adj) = obstinately disobedient
There are students who are so contumacious that they break every single rule there is.
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Irascible (adj) = easily angered; gets angry easily
Cassandra is so irascible that she tries to stay away from the people who might exasperate her.
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Upbraid (verb) = scold
We were upbraided by Ms. Lewis for not passing our projects on time.
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Accolade (noun) = award or an expression of praise
The movie received numerous accolades from different award giving bodies.
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Adulation (noun) = excessive praise
He enjoys the adulation he receives from his fans.
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Aplomb (noun) = confidence especially during pressure
He was able to deliver his speech with aplomb.
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August (adj) = inspiring respect or admiration
An august leadership is not based on the position but on the things done.
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Complaisant (adj) = willing to please others
Sometimes, a person tries to be complaisant just to avoid being ostracized.
Nurses are expected to be friendly and accommodating, and not brusque and snobbish.
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Contentious (adj) = likely to cause people to argue
Let's try to avoid discussing contentious topic at his dinner party.
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Contumacious (adj) = obstinately disobedient
There are students who are so contumacious that they break every single rule there is.
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Irascible (adj) = easily angered; gets angry easily
Cassandra is so irascible that she tries to stay away from the people who might exasperate her.
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Upbraid (verb) = scold
We were upbraided by Ms. Lewis for not passing our projects on time.
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Accolade (noun) = award or an expression of praise
The movie received numerous accolades from different award giving bodies.
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Adulation (noun) = excessive praise
He enjoys the adulation he receives from his fans.
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Aplomb (noun) = confidence especially during pressure
He was able to deliver his speech with aplomb.
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August (adj) = inspiring respect or admiration
An august leadership is not based on the position but on the things done.
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Complaisant (adj) = willing to please others
Sometimes, a person tries to be complaisant just to avoid being ostracized.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Words to Ponder 13
Wager (verb) = to bet
He wagered 20 dollars on that game.
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Bear out (verb) = confirm that something is true
The diagnostic exam results bore out that she has cancer.
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Bowl over (verb) = surprise; overwhelm
We were bowled over by their performance.
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Foible (noun) = minor flaw
Our own foibles make us unique.
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Pertinent (adj) = relevant
She was able to give a pertinent answer to the question asked by her professor.
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Shoddy (adj) = poorly done; poorly made
The essay which I had made was considered shoddy by my professor.
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Disparate (adj) = dissimilar; different
They divorced because of their disparate views on things.
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Ghastly (adj) = horrible; awful
Racism is such a ghastly practice.
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Conceited (adj) = having an excessive praise on oneself
No matter how good one is, if he is conceited, people will think less of him.
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Inconspicuous (adj) = not easily noticed
The actor had tried to be inconspicuous but still failed because the crowd noticed him.
He wagered 20 dollars on that game.
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Bear out (verb) = confirm that something is true
The diagnostic exam results bore out that she has cancer.
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Bowl over (verb) = surprise; overwhelm
We were bowled over by their performance.
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Foible (noun) = minor flaw
Our own foibles make us unique.
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Pertinent (adj) = relevant
She was able to give a pertinent answer to the question asked by her professor.
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Shoddy (adj) = poorly done; poorly made
The essay which I had made was considered shoddy by my professor.
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Disparate (adj) = dissimilar; different
They divorced because of their disparate views on things.
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Ghastly (adj) = horrible; awful
Racism is such a ghastly practice.
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Conceited (adj) = having an excessive praise on oneself
No matter how good one is, if he is conceited, people will think less of him.
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Inconspicuous (adj) = not easily noticed
The actor had tried to be inconspicuous but still failed because the crowd noticed him.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Words to Ponder 12
Inebriated (adj) = drunk; intoxicated
Somebody told me that you had been inebriated when you had gone home last night, alone.
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Descry (verb) = to see something that is not easily seen; detect
My fastidious professor descries even minor typographical errors on our papers.
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Grope (verb) = to search blindly for something
I hate it when power interruption happens in the middle of the night because I am forced to grope for flashlights.
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Wont (adj) = likely; accustomed; used
He is wont to develop diabetes later in life because of his eating habit.
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Swarthy (adj) = having a dark complexion
I do have a friend who is fat and swarthy.
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Pariah (noun) = outcast
It is so hard to be treated like a pariah in another country just because my skin is brown and theirs are white.
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Jeer (verb) = to shout or speak insulting words at someone
You should not jeer on other people because you, for sure, don't want to be jeered at.
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Sneer (verb) = to smile or laugh at someone or something with an expression on one's face which shows dislike and lack of respect
He sneered at his opponent because the latter failed to do the task.
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Dawdle (verb) = to waste time by moving slowly
Don't dawdle because we still have a train to catch.
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Taunt (verb) = to mock, tease, or insult someone to make him angry
The guy, who had been taunted by the five bullies, sought vengeance after six years.
Somebody told me that you had been inebriated when you had gone home last night, alone.
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Descry (verb) = to see something that is not easily seen; detect
My fastidious professor descries even minor typographical errors on our papers.
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Grope (verb) = to search blindly for something
I hate it when power interruption happens in the middle of the night because I am forced to grope for flashlights.
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Wont (adj) = likely; accustomed; used
He is wont to develop diabetes later in life because of his eating habit.
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Swarthy (adj) = having a dark complexion
I do have a friend who is fat and swarthy.
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Pariah (noun) = outcast
It is so hard to be treated like a pariah in another country just because my skin is brown and theirs are white.
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Jeer (verb) = to shout or speak insulting words at someone
You should not jeer on other people because you, for sure, don't want to be jeered at.
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Sneer (verb) = to smile or laugh at someone or something with an expression on one's face which shows dislike and lack of respect
He sneered at his opponent because the latter failed to do the task.
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Dawdle (verb) = to waste time by moving slowly
Don't dawdle because we still have a train to catch.
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Taunt (verb) = to mock, tease, or insult someone to make him angry
The guy, who had been taunted by the five bullies, sought vengeance after six years.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Words to Ponder 11
Munificence (noun) = the state of being very generous
Largesse (noun) = money that is given away easily
Many people appreciate Mr. Smith's munificence for he gives largesse to institutions which promote child protection.
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Salubrious (adj) = favorable to or promoting health
Recuperate (verb) = to return to normal strength after being sick
Providing salubrious environment is important in helping the patient recuperate.
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Virility (noun) = masculinity
Uxorious (adj) = affectionately submissive to one's wife
In the world where virility is put into consideration, how can an uxorious man catch-up?
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Proclivity (noun) = tendency to do something that is usually bad
Paramour (noun) = illicit lover
She has the proclivity to be some old married man's paramour.
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Affable (adj) = friendly and easy to talk to
Affinity (noun) = strong liking for something
Mr. Andrew's affable wife has a great affinity for children.
Largesse (noun) = money that is given away easily
Many people appreciate Mr. Smith's munificence for he gives largesse to institutions which promote child protection.
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Salubrious (adj) = favorable to or promoting health
Recuperate (verb) = to return to normal strength after being sick
Providing salubrious environment is important in helping the patient recuperate.
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Virility (noun) = masculinity
Uxorious (adj) = affectionately submissive to one's wife
In the world where virility is put into consideration, how can an uxorious man catch-up?
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Proclivity (noun) = tendency to do something that is usually bad
Paramour (noun) = illicit lover
She has the proclivity to be some old married man's paramour.
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Affable (adj) = friendly and easy to talk to
Affinity (noun) = strong liking for something
Mr. Andrew's affable wife has a great affinity for children.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Words to Ponder 10
Retrench (verb) = To change the way things are done in order to spend less amount of money
Recession (noun) = a period of time in which there's a decrease in economic activity and many people do not have jobs
Because the economy is experiencing recession, my family is forced to retrench.
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Profligate (adj) = carelessly and foolishly wasting money; very wasteful
Parsimonious (adj) = very unwilling to spend money
Some people think that I am profligate, when in fact, I am parsimonious.
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Impecunious (adj) = having little or no money
Squander (verb) = use something in a wasteful way
The lottery winner would go back to his being impecunious again, if he kept squandering his prize.
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Patrimony (noun) = property that you receive from your father when he dies
Concordance (noun) = a state in which things agree and do not conflict each other
In concordance to their father's wish, the patrimony was divided to the three of them equally.
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Gratis (adj) or (adv) = free; for free
Is the food here gratis?
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Pilfer (verb) = to steal something that are not very valuable or to steal a small amount of something
She was caught by her boss pilfering office supplies.
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Pecuniary (adj) = relating to or in the form of money
She transferred to the other company because of pecuniary reasons.
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Filch (verb) = to pilfer
He filched a pack of gum when no one was looking.
Recession (noun) = a period of time in which there's a decrease in economic activity and many people do not have jobs
Because the economy is experiencing recession, my family is forced to retrench.
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Profligate (adj) = carelessly and foolishly wasting money; very wasteful
Parsimonious (adj) = very unwilling to spend money
Some people think that I am profligate, when in fact, I am parsimonious.
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Impecunious (adj) = having little or no money
Squander (verb) = use something in a wasteful way
The lottery winner would go back to his being impecunious again, if he kept squandering his prize.
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Patrimony (noun) = property that you receive from your father when he dies
Concordance (noun) = a state in which things agree and do not conflict each other
In concordance to their father's wish, the patrimony was divided to the three of them equally.
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Gratis (adj) or (adv) = free; for free
Is the food here gratis?
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Pilfer (verb) = to steal something that are not very valuable or to steal a small amount of something
She was caught by her boss pilfering office supplies.
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Pecuniary (adj) = relating to or in the form of money
She transferred to the other company because of pecuniary reasons.
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Filch (verb) = to pilfer
He filched a pack of gum when no one was looking.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Words to Ponder 9
Preternatural (adj) = very unusual in a way that does not seem natural
Foretell (verb) = Tell something in advance
I don't believe in preternatural abilities such as foretelling disasters, seeing ghosts, and the like...
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Temporal (adj) = relating to the world; relating to life on earth
Transient (adj) = not lasting long
All temporal things are transient.
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Skeptical (adj) = doubtful
Sanctimonious (adj) = pretending to be morally better than other people
I'm skeptical on joining their religious group because I have a strong feeling that their leader is just living a sanctimonious life.
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Largess (noun) = money given away easily
Megalomaniac (adj) or (noun) = a person who believes that he or she is so powerful
Megalomaniac politicians of democratic countries give largess to people during election campaign to make sure that they get the latter's sympathy.
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Burgeon (verb) = to develop or grow quickly
Megalopolis (noun) = big city
The burgeoning infrastructures in the megalopolises in the Philippines imply that the economy is improving.
Foretell (verb) = Tell something in advance
I don't believe in preternatural abilities such as foretelling disasters, seeing ghosts, and the like...
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Temporal (adj) = relating to the world; relating to life on earth
Transient (adj) = not lasting long
All temporal things are transient.
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Skeptical (adj) = doubtful
Sanctimonious (adj) = pretending to be morally better than other people
I'm skeptical on joining their religious group because I have a strong feeling that their leader is just living a sanctimonious life.
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Largess (noun) = money given away easily
Megalomaniac (adj) or (noun) = a person who believes that he or she is so powerful
Megalomaniac politicians of democratic countries give largess to people during election campaign to make sure that they get the latter's sympathy.
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Burgeon (verb) = to develop or grow quickly
Megalopolis (noun) = big city
The burgeoning infrastructures in the megalopolises in the Philippines imply that the economy is improving.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Words to Ponder 8
Astute (adj) = wise; with sound judgment
Cogitate (verb) = to think carefully and seriously about something
An astute person cogitates about the whole situation before doing something.
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Proliferate (verb) = to increase in amount or number quickly
Pensive (adj) = quietly sad; in deep thought accompanied with sadness
After she had known that her cancer cells had proliferated all over her body, she became more pensive than ever.
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Sagacious (adj) = wise; having the ability to understand difficult ideas and situations and to make good decisions; with sound judgment
Ruminate (verb) = to think carefully about something
My sagacious grandfather ruminates about things he has to do.
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Apprise (verb) = to inform
Sobriquet (noun) = an affectionate or humorous nickname; a label
We apprised some foreign fans of Manny Pacquiao, that the athlete is also known in his sobriquet "Pacman".
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Corollary (noun) = a natural consequence or effect; result
Sublime (adj) = utter; utmost; extreme
Poverty is the corollary of sublime greed.
Cogitate (verb) = to think carefully and seriously about something
An astute person cogitates about the whole situation before doing something.
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Proliferate (verb) = to increase in amount or number quickly
Pensive (adj) = quietly sad; in deep thought accompanied with sadness
After she had known that her cancer cells had proliferated all over her body, she became more pensive than ever.
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Sagacious (adj) = wise; having the ability to understand difficult ideas and situations and to make good decisions; with sound judgment
Ruminate (verb) = to think carefully about something
My sagacious grandfather ruminates about things he has to do.
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Apprise (verb) = to inform
Sobriquet (noun) = an affectionate or humorous nickname; a label
We apprised some foreign fans of Manny Pacquiao, that the athlete is also known in his sobriquet "Pacman".
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Corollary (noun) = a natural consequence or effect; result
Sublime (adj) = utter; utmost; extreme
Poverty is the corollary of sublime greed.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Words to Ponder 7
Crux (noun) = the basic point of something (such as problems, issues and so on).
Avaricious (adj) = greedy
The crux of every war is people's avaricious nature.
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Obviate (verb) = to make something no longer necessary; to prevent something
Affluent (adj) = rich; wealthy
The advancement of medical science in affluent countries like the US obviates many risks associated with a serious surgical operation.
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Miscreant (noun) = a person who does something immoral or illegal
Vitiate (verb) = to ruin something; to make something less effective; to lower the quality
The actress's poor portrayal of a miscreant vitiated the quality of the film.
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Ravenous (adj) = very hungry
Delectable (adj) = delicious
I was ravenous that time that even the foods, which do not interest me, became so delectable.
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Blanch (verb) = to put food items in boiling water or steam in a very short period of time
Scrumptious (adj) = delicious
I only blanch vegetables to retain its nutrients while making sure that it's still scrumptious.
Avaricious (adj) = greedy
The crux of every war is people's avaricious nature.
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Obviate (verb) = to make something no longer necessary; to prevent something
Affluent (adj) = rich; wealthy
The advancement of medical science in affluent countries like the US obviates many risks associated with a serious surgical operation.
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Miscreant (noun) = a person who does something immoral or illegal
Vitiate (verb) = to ruin something; to make something less effective; to lower the quality
The actress's poor portrayal of a miscreant vitiated the quality of the film.
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Ravenous (adj) = very hungry
Delectable (adj) = delicious
I was ravenous that time that even the foods, which do not interest me, became so delectable.
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Blanch (verb) = to put food items in boiling water or steam in a very short period of time
Scrumptious (adj) = delicious
I only blanch vegetables to retain its nutrients while making sure that it's still scrumptious.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Words to Ponder 6
Forage (verb) = to search for food
Carrion (noun) = the flesh of dead animals
I saw a flock of vultures foraging for some carrion.
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Halcyon (adj) = happy and successful time in the past that is remembered as being better than today
Bucolic (adj)= pastoral; relating to the country life.
The halcyon days of my childhood, when I still lived a bucolic life, make me think that, at least, I have lived that way.
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Nocturnal (adj) = done at night; active at night
Arid (adj) = dry; uninteresting
She discussed about nocturnal animals in an arid manner.
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Seismic (adj) = relating to earthquake
Perennial (adj) = existing for a long time; happening again and again
Japan is affected with perennial seismic disturbance.
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Meteoric (adj) = rapid
Simian (adj) = relating to monkeys or apes
There's a meteoric rise in the incidence of people infected with the simian virus.
Carrion (noun) = the flesh of dead animals
I saw a flock of vultures foraging for some carrion.
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Halcyon (adj) = happy and successful time in the past that is remembered as being better than today
Bucolic (adj)= pastoral; relating to the country life.
The halcyon days of my childhood, when I still lived a bucolic life, make me think that, at least, I have lived that way.
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Nocturnal (adj) = done at night; active at night
Arid (adj) = dry; uninteresting
She discussed about nocturnal animals in an arid manner.
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Seismic (adj) = relating to earthquake
Perennial (adj) = existing for a long time; happening again and again
Japan is affected with perennial seismic disturbance.
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Meteoric (adj) = rapid
Simian (adj) = relating to monkeys or apes
There's a meteoric rise in the incidence of people infected with the simian virus.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Words to Ponder 5
Adamant (adj) = unshakable in decision, purpose or opinion
Fastidious (adj) = hard to please
I'm adamant about my decision not to work anymore for my fastidious boss.
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Quandary (noun) = state of uncertainty
Recluse (noun) a person who lives alone
I'm in a quandary whether I should live a life of a recluse or not.
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Assiduous (adj) = constant in effort; diligent
Inscrutable (adj) = difficult to understand
My assiduous effort to solve this inscrutable riddle has finally paid off.
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Clandestine (adj) = secret
Divulge (verb) = reveal; made known
Their clandestine marriage was divulged to public.
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Ensconce = To place oneself in a comfortable position
Arduous = Laborious; Tiring
He ensconced himself on the couch after a long arduous workout.
Fastidious (adj) = hard to please
I'm adamant about my decision not to work anymore for my fastidious boss.
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Quandary (noun) = state of uncertainty
Recluse (noun) a person who lives alone
I'm in a quandary whether I should live a life of a recluse or not.
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Assiduous (adj) = constant in effort; diligent
Inscrutable (adj) = difficult to understand
My assiduous effort to solve this inscrutable riddle has finally paid off.
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Clandestine (adj) = secret
Divulge (verb) = reveal; made known
Their clandestine marriage was divulged to public.
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Ensconce = To place oneself in a comfortable position
Arduous = Laborious; Tiring
He ensconced himself on the couch after a long arduous workout.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Words to Ponder 4
Inadvertent (adj) = not planned; unintentional
Jeopardize (verb) = to put in danger
The bus driver inadvertently jeopardized our lives when he had a seizure while driving.
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Tutelage (noun) = guidance; supervision; coaching
Protean (adj) = (of an actor) versatile; capable of playing different roles
Under the tutelage of many great actors he became protean.
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Loquacious (adj) = talkative
Taciturn (adj) = reserved in speech; opposite of talkative; inclined to be silent
The loquacious wife of Mr. Morris suddenly became taciturn after the death of their only child.
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Inextricable (adj)= cannot be separated; cannot be untangled
Vehement (adj) = burning; extreme
There's an inextricable connection between vehement passion and obsession.
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Vivacious (adj) = lively
Endear (verb) = to be loved; to be liked; to be appreciated
Her being vivacious endeared her to the people of Lorenzo Village.
Jeopardize (verb) = to put in danger
The bus driver inadvertently jeopardized our lives when he had a seizure while driving.
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Tutelage (noun) = guidance; supervision; coaching
Protean (adj) = (of an actor) versatile; capable of playing different roles
Under the tutelage of many great actors he became protean.
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Loquacious (adj) = talkative
Taciturn (adj) = reserved in speech; opposite of talkative; inclined to be silent
The loquacious wife of Mr. Morris suddenly became taciturn after the death of their only child.
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Inextricable (adj)= cannot be separated; cannot be untangled
Vehement (adj) = burning; extreme
There's an inextricable connection between vehement passion and obsession.
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Vivacious (adj) = lively
Endear (verb) = to be loved; to be liked; to be appreciated
Her being vivacious endeared her to the people of Lorenzo Village.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Words to Ponder 3
Adulterate (verb) = to make impure by adding inferior substance
Reluctant (adj)= not so sure of something
I'm reluctant to buy milk products of other brands, I have no knowledge about, because of the fear that it might be adulterated with melamine.
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Facade (noun) = outward appearance
Perfidious (adj) = not faithful; treacherous; deceitful
Be careful of a winsome facade for it might be hiding a perfidious beast.
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Prevaricate (verb ) = lie
Spurious (adj) = fake
Mrs. Morris keeps on prevaricating about her real status in life by frequently wearing spurious jewelry.
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Beguile (verb) = to deceive; to cheat; to mislead
Devious (adj) = dishonest
I was beguiled by the devious marketers into buying the products they were selling.
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Connive (verb) = to get together to do wrong
Contrive (verb) = to plot
They connived to contrive the murder of the king
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Reluctant (adj)= not so sure of something
I'm reluctant to buy milk products of other brands, I have no knowledge about, because of the fear that it might be adulterated with melamine.
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Facade (noun) = outward appearance
Perfidious (adj) = not faithful; treacherous; deceitful
Be careful of a winsome facade for it might be hiding a perfidious beast.
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Prevaricate (verb ) = lie
Spurious (adj) = fake
Mrs. Morris keeps on prevaricating about her real status in life by frequently wearing spurious jewelry.
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Beguile (verb) = to deceive; to cheat; to mislead
Devious (adj) = dishonest
I was beguiled by the devious marketers into buying the products they were selling.
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Connive (verb) = to get together to do wrong
Contrive (verb) = to plot
They connived to contrive the murder of the king
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
Election 2013: Trending in the Philippines
Filipinos are innate fans of election as this is one of the ways one can exercise his power as a citizen of a democratic country. This sudden shift of control from the officials to the people is a controversial event as many things happen during this time. Election campaigns are everywhere, allowing the registered voters to know everything about the candidates, including their platforms, track records, family background and even talents. They sing and dance per request - as if they were authentic performers - to at least fish even the sympathy votes. Filipinos are known to be emotional; it's not enough to discuss things in a dialectical manner, but also in an empathetic way. And one of the best ways of digging into the core is through performing until a wide grin appears on everyone's face.
Though it's saddening to know that people have the tendency to base their judgment according to how well they are entertained, there are still organizations which help in promoting voters' education. The aim is to teach the voters to analyze things first before shading the circle preceding a candidate's name. This awareness movement is a good step in informing everybody of how one vote can change the Philippines. As this has been pushed through, more issues are now made known to everybody.
One serious issue being battled is vote buying. There are a lot of diatribes against the illegal act but it's still existent because many patronize the idea that those who can give money can assure good governance. This of course is not true, for this evil deed signifies how dirty one politician can be. I don't mean to provide a didactic speech or to name names to be lampooned. This is a serious issue which has to be addressed, and the people have the power to change things, if the wicked will not be given the power to rule once more. Election is one of the best times in which one can voice out what's right, choose who's earnest, and be treated like a boss.
Secondly, violence during election is rampant. Nobody's safe, especially in those areas where greed is overvalued by many. It pains me to know that one can easily hurt, otherwise kill, an innocent person just to be sure to have a seat in the government. Gun ban has been issued by the Commission on Election to avoid the occurrence of such practice of coercion. Many have been captured because of this, yet there are still more, walking with the civilians, blending in, ready to attack when ordered. People may have the power, but it does not include invulnerability; that's the weakness enemies see and use for their advantage.
The very least Filipinos can do is to be wary of their surroundings; to identify who's the villain among those who claim to be allies; and to vote wisely. Election happens every three years only; one vote on that day may change the shape of everyone's future. I'm a Filipino, I'm part of the team, and I'll vote wisely.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Words to Ponder 2
Winsome (adj) = sweetly or innocently charming
She can easily be distinguished from the crowd because of her winsome appearance.
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Comely (adj) = pleasing in appearance
You have taken your comely face from your mother, whose beauty is timeless.
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Pulchritude (noun) = physical beauty
Your pulchritude is beyond compare.
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Urbane (adj) = reflecting elegance, sophistication, etc
She's not only beautiful, but also well-mannered; her urbane character makes her standout
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Ethereal (adj) = heavenly; celestial
I never thought an ethereal place like this could exist.
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She can easily be distinguished from the crowd because of her winsome appearance.
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Comely (adj) = pleasing in appearance
You have taken your comely face from your mother, whose beauty is timeless.
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Pulchritude (noun) = physical beauty
Your pulchritude is beyond compare.
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Urbane (adj) = reflecting elegance, sophistication, etc
She's not only beautiful, but also well-mannered; her urbane character makes her standout
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Ethereal (adj) = heavenly; celestial
I never thought an ethereal place like this could exist.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Random Thoughts of a Raconteur-Wanna- Be
It's already 2:41 a.m. here as I'm writing this sentence. I'm already sleepy but I just can't doze off. There are a lot of things running in my head - from losing weight to gaining wisdom. Yes, you read it right, I've written the words "losing weight".
Having an endomorphic type of body is difficult. I easily assume a round shape, and losing excess fats does not come easy. I've been trying to avoid eating starchy and sugary foods since I've read that a low-carbohydrate diet is indeed effective in getting rid of the extra inches on one's waist. I tell you it's not easy a task for me, because we Filipinos love rice - and that's what I have to stay away from. I, somehow, give myself a chance to consume a cup of my favorite. If I would have to choose between a cup of rice with a tasty chicken barbecue, and a whole chocolate cake, I would be choosing the former. I don't really have a sweet tooth, so I don't have a hard time letting go of desserts than with a value meal.
So far I have lost 13 pounds in less than 60 days. I'm planning to shed more fats by engaging into a more intense workout. I have actually watched a promotional video of an exercise program called "Insanity". I think it's effective since many people talk about it. I'm quite skeptical because I'm afraid I cannot keep up with the demands of the program. Another factor which concerns me is the price of the DVD. I bet it is expensive and I can't afford to buy such as of the moment; there are a lot of things in which I have to spend my money with. I wish I could receive this gift on my birthday on the 20th of May - I would be delighted to have this.
Anyway, it's already getting very late. My eyes are starting to roll and I might just doze off without knowing. I'll just have to end it here before anything goes gibberish.
Having an endomorphic type of body is difficult. I easily assume a round shape, and losing excess fats does not come easy. I've been trying to avoid eating starchy and sugary foods since I've read that a low-carbohydrate diet is indeed effective in getting rid of the extra inches on one's waist. I tell you it's not easy a task for me, because we Filipinos love rice - and that's what I have to stay away from. I, somehow, give myself a chance to consume a cup of my favorite. If I would have to choose between a cup of rice with a tasty chicken barbecue, and a whole chocolate cake, I would be choosing the former. I don't really have a sweet tooth, so I don't have a hard time letting go of desserts than with a value meal.
So far I have lost 13 pounds in less than 60 days. I'm planning to shed more fats by engaging into a more intense workout. I have actually watched a promotional video of an exercise program called "Insanity". I think it's effective since many people talk about it. I'm quite skeptical because I'm afraid I cannot keep up with the demands of the program. Another factor which concerns me is the price of the DVD. I bet it is expensive and I can't afford to buy such as of the moment; there are a lot of things in which I have to spend my money with. I wish I could receive this gift on my birthday on the 20th of May - I would be delighted to have this.
Anyway, it's already getting very late. My eyes are starting to roll and I might just doze off without knowing. I'll just have to end it here before anything goes gibberish.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Speak Like A Native English Speaker
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Words to Ponder
Callow (adj) = immature
Bullying someone does not make a person strong but callow.
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Capricious (adj) = given to sudden change of mood or behavior.
I don't like hanging out with capricious women.
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Fortuitous (adj) = happening by chance
I don't think that what's happening in our lives is just fortuitous.
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Indeterminate (adj) = not exactly known or defined
She accepted the love he offered, even though their set-up was indeterminate.
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Impetuous (adj) = acting quickly and rashly
Sometimes we become impetuous, especially during the time when our emotion - good or bad - is at its peak.
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Bullying someone does not make a person strong but callow.
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Capricious (adj) = given to sudden change of mood or behavior.
I don't like hanging out with capricious women.
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Fortuitous (adj) = happening by chance
I don't think that what's happening in our lives is just fortuitous.
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Indeterminate (adj) = not exactly known or defined
She accepted the love he offered, even though their set-up was indeterminate.
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Impetuous (adj) = acting quickly and rashly
Sometimes we become impetuous, especially during the time when our emotion - good or bad - is at its peak.
Please leave a comment. The more comments I receive, the more posts will come.
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