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.

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.

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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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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.

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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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.

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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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