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Thursday, January 14, 2021
synonym for
imitate
emulate
verb
[
em
-y
uh
-leyt ]
emulate
is another word for
imitate
To
imitate
someone or something is to follow that person or thing as a model or example. In some cases,
imitate
means simply “to mimic,” as mischievous schoolchildren might a teacher behind their back. The verb
emulate
suggests more purposeful action and striving: this verb means “to try to equal or excel” or sometimes “to rival with some degree of success.” If a child
emulates
their father as a concert violinist, it means they are imitating him with effort to equal or surpass his accomplishments or skill. The competitive spirit of
emulate
gives this verb a clear edge over
imitate
when ambition is at play.
Commonly found as
try to emulate
Early in the author's career, he
tried to emulate
his favorite writers.
emulate + success
The small company hoped to
emulate
the
success
of
the leading manufacturer by recruiting the best employees and working more efficiently.
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chicanery
Jan 13
hiatus
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
synonym for
break
hiatus
noun
[ hahy-
ey
-t
uh
s ]
hiatus
is another word for
break
A
hiatus
is a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, or action. It’s not uncommon for a TV show to go on
hiatus
, as executives sort out programming priorities and tinker with casting; you might hear of a band taking a
hiatus
or pressing pause on their recording or touring in order to deal with other matters. This noun entered English referring to a material break or chasm in something (beware the gaping
hiatus
!). It is sometimes used to refer to a gap in written material or in a line of reasoning, like a missing link. Nowadays, though, you’re most likely to hear
hiatus
used to refer to a temporary cessation of activity for a specific purpose.
Commonly found as
long hiatus
She was pleased to return to business as usual after such a
long hiatus
.
take a hiatus
The band decided to
take a hiatus
from performing internationally until they had finished recording their new album.
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Jan 14
emulate
Jan 12
tendentious
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
synonym for
biased
tendentious
adjective
[ ten-
den
-sh
uh
s ]
tendentious
is another word for
biased
Something that is
biased
has or shows
bias
, defined as a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion. A
bias
may be favorable or unfavorable:
bias in favor of or against an idea.
The synonym
tendentious
is more blatant, describing things (often writing) that have or show a definite tendency, bias, or purpose: arguments, articles, and interpretations deemed
tendentious
tend to promote controversial points of view.
Commonly found as
tendentious argument
The writer’s
tendentious argument
turned on flawed and incomplete information.
tendentious and misleading
The news organization issued a retraction for the
tendentious and misleading
article.
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Jan 13
hiatus
Jan 11
dovetail
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Monday, January 11, 2021
synonym for
fit
dovetail
verb
[
duhv
-teyl ]
dovetail
is another word for
fit
When two things
dovetail
, they join or fit together compactly or harmoniously. This verb is often used to talk about ideas, plans, or pieces of information that are complementary or that seem to reinforce one another. This sense of the word comes from woodworking, where a
dovetail
is a type of joint formed of one or more tenons, or projections, fitting tightly within corresponding mortises, or notches. The joint is so named for its resemblance to (you guessed it!) a dove’s tail.
Commonly found as
dovetail nicely
The two pieces of legislation
dovetailed nicely
; together they formed a comprehensive plan for the town to reach its sustainability goals.
findings dovetail
The scientist's latest
findings dovetailed
with earlier research on the topic.
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Jan 12
tendentious
Jan 10
ludicrous
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Sunday, January 10, 2021
synonym for
laughable
ludicrous
adjective
[
loo
-di-kr
uh
s ]
ludicrous
is another word for
laughable
Taken literally, the adjective
laughable
means exactly what you might expect: causing laughter. But the term is not usually used appreciatively to describe funny movies or clever jokes; instead,
laughable
is usually used of things that provoke laughter for their preposterousness or improbability. The synonym
ludicrous
is more pointed still. Something that is
ludicrous
causes laughter because of its absurdity, or worse, it provokes or deserves derision. Related to the adjective
ludic
, “playful in an aimless way,”
ludicrous
entered English emphasizing triviality and playfulness. But nowadays the term is reserved for the illogical and outrageous.
Commonly found as
absolutely ludicrous
While it has many great features, the new smartphone costs an
absolutely ludicrous
amount of money!
ludicrous to think
It was
ludicrous to think
that such an ambitious project could be completed in such a short amount of time, but the deadline was set regardless.
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Jan 11
dovetail
Jan 09
dapper
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Saturday, January 09, 2021
synonym for
stylish
dapper
adjective
[
dap
-er ]
dapper
is another word for
stylish
The adjective
stylish
is about as variable and broad as standards of fashion themselves. So long as one is conforming to the latest fashions (which change all the time), he or she may be described as
stylish
.
Dapper
is more fixed. A person who is
dapper
or dressed in a
dapper
manner looks very neatly put together. This adjective suggests a tidy sophistication, and is typically used of men or men’s fashions. Stylish though it may be, a deliberately unkempt or casual look is not likely to be described as
dapper.
Commonly found as
look + dapper
The nominee for best actor
looked
very
dapper
in his tailored suit and matching trilby.
dapper + debonair
The
dapper
and
debonair
host glided around the room, enchanting guests with witticisms and charming anecdotes.
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Jan 10
ludicrous
Jan 08
croon
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Friday, January 08, 2021
synonym for
sing
croon
verb
[ kroon ]
croon
is another word for
sing
Just about everyone can
sing
, especially if we limit the meaning to simply vocalizing words or sounds at least somewhat melodically, but few can truly
croon
. To
croon
is to sing in an evenly modulated, slightly exaggerated manner, usually in a low, silky smooth voice. This sense of the verb, which is widely associated with such
crooners
as Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra, gained popularity in the 1930s with the advent of more sensitive microphones that picked up greater texture in one’s voice and allowed for a more relaxed and intimate-sounding delivery.
Commonly found as
singer + croon
At the concert, the velvet-voiced
singer crooned
about love and loss.
croon + ballad
She turned up the radio in her car and
crooned
the classic
ballad
right along with Nat King Cole, knowing that her performance was indeed unforgettable.
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Jan 09
dapper
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chicanery
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hiatus
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