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.

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