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Saturday, February 20, 2021
synonym for
prepare
gird
verb
[ gurd ]
gird
is another word for
prepare
The main idea behind the verb
prepare
is readiness, whether getting ready for something (
prepare
for a speech), or making something or someone ready (the nurse
prepared
the patient for surgery). The verb
gird
is a suitable synonym in only a few situations because it means, specifically, to prepare oneself for action, as in a defendant who
girds himself
for an upcoming trial.
Gird
originally meant “to encircle or bind with a belt or band,” as in the expression
gird (up) one’s
, which originally alluded to tucking up the traditional long robe into a girdle (that is, a belt) so it would not hamper physical activity. Today
girding up one’s loins
carries the same meaning as the shorter
gird
, that is to say, preparing oneself for action.
Commonly found as
gird oneself
The lawyers told their client that she needed to
gird herself
for a long, difficult legal battle.
gird (up) one's loins
The sales team took a few moments to
gird their loins
before entering a long meeting with a particularly cantankerous client.
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Feb 21
scurry
Feb 19
wisecrack
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Friday, February 19, 2021
synonym for
joke
wisecrack
noun
[
wahyz
-krak ]
wisecrack
is another word for
joke
What's the difference between a
joke
and a
wisecrack
? Well, for starters, a
joke
is more likely to be in a question-and-answer format! A
joke
is something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, whether it be a knock-knock joke, a prank, or a short, amusing anecdote. The noun
wisecrack
is more specific: this term is defined as a smart or facetious remark, usually a one-liner that pokes fun at someone or something. A
wisecrack
is not exactly a pun, which typically involves a play on words, nor is it a gag, which sometimes involves a prank or boisterous physical humor. A
wisecrack
is closer to a quip or gibe, which is a taunting or sarcastic remark.
Commonly found as
make + wisecrack
It was impossible to watch the terrible movie without
making wisecracks
about the stilted dialogue and over-the-top acting.
wisecrack(s) about
The new guy was full of
wisecracks about
Millennials and avocado toast.
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Feb 20
gird
Feb 18
caustic
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
synonym for
sarcastic
caustic
adjective
[
kaw
-stik ]
caustic
is another word for
sarcastic
A sarcastic
remark is one that is sharply ironic or sneering, often intended for humorous effect.
Sarcasm
is often conveyed through vocal inflection, and may be used in an indirect manner, as in “What a fine musician you turned out to be!” or in the form of a direct statement, “You couldn't play one piece correctly if you had two assistants.” The adjective
caustic
is defined as “severely critical” or (lo and behold!) “sarcastic.” To understand how it’s different from
sarcastic
, it’s helpful to look at the original meaning of
caustic
, “capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue.” A
caustic agent
, such as lye (which is also called
caustic soda
), is one that can cause tissue damage. The destructive force of this primary sense is carried into figurative uses of the term: a
caustic
remark is one that can wound or corrode—even in service of a joke.
Commonly found as
caustic wit
The comedian was known for her
caustic wit
and her willingness to aim it at any celebrity in Hollywood.
caustic + funny
His favorite parts of the show were the songs, which were brash,
caustic
, and wildly
funny
.
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Feb 19
wisecrack
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