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Word of the day 1/13/14-1/17/14
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The Word of the day is:
Adapt
Monday, January 13, 2014
To adjust oneself to different conditions
Definition of FormulateDefinition of Formulate
Formulate is a verbA verb is used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
Synonyms are: fit, accommodate, suit, reconcile, conform; modify, rework, convert
Adapt in a sentence.
Humans have been known to adapt to their environment; if it is cold, they put on a sweatshirt.
The movie was adapted from the book of the same title.
The Word of the day is:
Articulate
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing
Definition of ArticulateDefinition of Articulate
Articulate is an adjective
An adjective is used to modify a noun
Synonyms are: eloquent, fluent, silver-tongued, well-spoken
Articulate in a sentence.
He was very articulate about his feelings on the subject.
The baby is beginning to form articulate words and phrases.
The Word of the day is:
Assert
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively
Definition of AssertDefinition of Assert
Assert is a verb
Synonyms are: articulate, compose, define
Antonym is: deny
Assert in a sentence.
He asserted his innocence of the crime.
The candidate finally asserted himself on the topic of property taxes.
The Word of the day is:
Assess
Thursday, January 16, 2014
to estimate or judge the value, character, etc., of; evaluate.
Definition of AssessDefinition of Assess
Assess is a verb
A verb is used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
Synonyms are: appraise, adjust, valuate, measure, value
Assess in a sentence.
Can you assess my chances of winning?.
My income has been assessed wrongly.
The Word of the day is:
Cite
Friday, January 17, 2014
to quote, especially as an authority
To mention in support
Definition of CiteDefinition of Cite
Cite is a verb
Synonyms are: allege, allude, recount, refer to
Antonyms are: conceal, deny, withhold, forget
Cite in a sentence.
He cited the constitution in his defense.
He cited many instances of abuse of power.
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