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Friday, July 17, 2020
synonym for
hope
aspire
verb
[
uh
-
spahy
uh
r
]
aspire
is another word for
hope
To
hope
for something is to desire it with only some expectation that it will happen. It conveys a feeling of longing or wishfulness. The verb
aspire
nudges desire toward action, implying an eagerness and drive to make it so. The work that goes into making an aspiration real may even leave you breathless. After all,
aspire
comes from the Latin verb
aspīrāre
"to breathe upon" or "to pant after." Consider the lofty aspirations of the dog who pants after the squirrel; much like Fido, when we
aspire
to something, we are working to attain it.
Commonly found as
aspire to become
The young man
aspired to become
a professional interior designer someday, so he took an internship to gain relevant experience.
aspire to greatness
Many young artists
aspire to greatness
, emulating the masters in their technique and honing their own personal style.
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Jul 18
expound
Jul 16
convivial
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Thursday, July 16, 2020
synonym for
fun
convivial
adjective
[ k
uh
n-
viv
-ee-
uh
l ]
convivial
is another word for
fun
Something that is
fun
provides enjoyment or amusement. Something that is
convivial
is friendly and agreeable, or festive.
Convivial
is a warm and social term; it's most often used to talk about gatherings of people who are in high spirits and enjoying one another's company, often sharing in a meal or refreshments. Its gregarious nature makes sense given its origin:
convivial
comes from the Latin noun
convīvium
meaning "feast," which derives from the verb
convīvere
"to live together, to dine together." When describing a person,
convivial
means "merry company, jovial."
Convivial
is good company any time of year, but given its appetite for feasting and gathering, it's no wonder we hear
convivial
a little more around the holidays!
Commonly found as
convivial atmosphere
Everyone was enjoying the
convivial atmosphere
, laughing, chatting, and eating to their hearts' content.
warm and convivial
The host was
warm and convivial
, and quickly made the guests feel welcome.
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Jul 17
aspire
Jul 15
ameliorate
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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
synonym for
improve
ameliorate
verb
[
uh
-
meel
-y
uh
-reyt,
uh
-
mee
-lee-
uh
- ]
ameliorate
is another word for
improve
To
improve
something is to make it better or bring it into a more desirable condition.
Ameliorate
shares this broad sense, but this formal verb is typically used to discuss circumstances that are more dire than what you might find with
improve
. For instance, you may hear of
improving a workflow
, or
improving sound quality
, but it is less likely that you'll hear
ameliorate
used in everyday contexts such as these. More commonly, you'll find
ameliorate
in discussion of oppressive, unjust, or difficult conditions, such as those brought by social or economic inequality or environmental degradation.
Commonly found as
ameliorate the situation
The health administrator tried to
ameliorate the situation
by ordering more supplies and creating more safety checks.
ameliorate suffering
Local governments sought to
ameliorate the suffering
of those affected by natural disasters.
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Jul 16
convivial
Jul 14
onerous
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
synonym for
difficult
onerous
[
on
-er-
uh
s,
oh
-ner- ]
onerous
is another word for
difficult
When a task or duty is so difficult to perform that doing so feels like a burden, it may be best described as
onerous
.
Onerous
comes from the Latin word for "burden,"
onus,
which is used in English with the same meaning. A burden is something that is oppressively heavy, and indeed, when we use the word
onerous
, we evoke the idea of heaviness: an
onerous
undertaking is one so riddled or "heavy" with hardships it is difficult to bear.
Onerous
is also used to describe agreements, contracts, or guidelines that are so bogged down with legal obligations or restrictions, the intended benefits or advantages are outweighed.
Commonly found as
onerous task
Recounting all of the votes by hand was an
onerous task
.
impose onerous
The commissioners
imposed
particularly onerous
restrictions on new residents of the town seeking to make home improvements.
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Jul 15
ameliorate
Jul 13
erudition
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synonym for
knowledge
erudition
noun
[ er-y
oo
-
dish
-
uh
n, er-
oo
- ]
erudition
is another word for
knowledge
There are many types of knowledge, and
erudition
is one of them.
Erudition
is a thorough, formal, and profound sort of knowledge obtained by extensive research. The term is often used to discuss knowledge in fields other than those of mathematics and the physical sciences—so you're more likely to encounter it in discussion of philosophy or literature than in discussion of biology.
Erudition
is not a high-frequency word in English, but when it is used, it's likely to be in a context of glowing appreciation, as something that inspires respect or awe.
Commonly found as
wit and erudition
The author was known for her
wit and
erudition;
her writing was comprehensive, insightful, and an overall delight to read.
vast erudition
The inventor was a man of
vast erudition
and creativity.
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Jul 14
onerous
Jul 12
consequential
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synonym for
significant
consequential
adjective
[ kon-si-
kwen
-sh
uh
l ]
consequential
is another word for
significant
To call something
consequential
is to say that it's significant or important, with special attention to the consequences, or effects and outcomes, it brings. The primary meaning of
consequential
is "following as an effect, result, or outcome." The term ultimately comes from the Latin verb
sequī
meaning "to follow," which is also the source of the word
sequence
. A
consequential decision
is one that will significantly shape what follows. An event that is
politically consequential
is one that might alter the course of politics in some significant way, and something that
proves consequential
is revealed over time to have been an important or determining factor in the course of events.
Commonly found as
consequential decision
The most
consequential decision
of her life was to move to New York, where career opportunities were abundant and she met lifelong friends.
prove consequential
The flight delay would
prove highly consequential
to his future because he would not arrive to the job interview on time.
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Jul 13
erudition
Jul 11
secure
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Saturday, July 11, 2020
synonym for
ensure
secure
verb
[ si-
ky
oo
r
]
secure
is another word for
ensure
To
ensure
something is to guarantee or make certain that it will happen. For instance, someone heading to a job interview might leave their house an hour early to
ensure
that they arrive on time. The verb
secure
is used with a very similar meaning, but often implies bringing something about, or getting ahold of something. A critically acclaimed book might
secure
an author's reputation, or an impressive play in a championship game might
secure
a victory. Additionally,
secure
is often used to talk about safety, both as a verb and an adjective, e.g. "The townspeople used sandbags to
secure
the town during the flood; as a result they all felt more
secure
."
Commonly found as
secure a future, secure a place
The shoppers arrived the night before the store's grand opening to
secure their place
in line.
efforts to secure
The nonprofit had to increase their
efforts to secure
funding from their donors for the project before they could hire personnel to get it up and running.
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Jul 12
consequential
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expound
Jul 16
convivial
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