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The Word of the day is: Adapt Monday, January 13, 2014

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The Word of the day is:

Adapt

Monday, January 13, 2014

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To adjust oneself to different conditions

Definition of FormulateDefinition of Formulate

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Formulate is a verbA verb is used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.

Synonyms are: fit, accommodate, suit, reconcile, conform; modify, rework, convert

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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.

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The Word of the day is:

Articulate

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

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Able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing

Definition of ArticulateDefinition of Articulate

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Articulate is an adjective

An adjective is used to modify a noun

Synonyms are: eloquent, fluent, silver-tongued, well-spoken

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Articulate in a sentence.

He was very articulate about his feelings on the subject.

The baby is beginning to form articulate words and phrases.

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The Word of the day is:

Assert

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

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to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively

Definition of AssertDefinition of Assert

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Assert is a verb

Synonyms are: articulate, compose, define

Antonym is: deny

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Assert in a sentence.

 He asserted his innocence of the crime.

 The candidate finally asserted himself on the topic of property taxes.

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The Word of the day is:

Assess

Thursday, January 16, 2014

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to estimate or judge the value, character, etc., of; evaluate.

Definition of AssessDefinition of Assess

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Assess is a verb

A verb is used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.

Synonyms are: appraise, adjust, valuate, measure, value

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Assess in a sentence.

Can you assess my chances of winning?.

My income has been assessed wrongly.

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The Word of the day is:

Cite

Friday, January 17, 2014

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to quote, especially as an authority

To mention in support

Definition of CiteDefinition of Cite

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Cite is a verb

Synonyms are: allege, allude, recount, refer to

Antonyms are: conceal, deny, withhold, forget

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Cite in a sentence.

He cited the constitution in his defense.

He cited many instances of abuse of power.

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