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Sunday, November 29, 2020
synonym for
instruction
tutelage
noun
[
toot
-l-ij,
tyoot
- ]
tutelage
is another word for
instruction
To be under the
tutelage
of another is to receive careful guidance and instruction from that person. A promising young violinist might be lucky enough to come under the
tutelage
of a world-renowned musician, receiving expert training and support in a manner that sets her up for future success.
Tutelage
comes from Latin
tūtēla
“guardianship,” and its earliest uses in English referred to the act of guarding or protecting, or to the office or function of a guardian. While the meaning of the term has broadened, it still suggests a degree of watchful protectiveness or personal interest on the part of the teacher or guide.
Commonly found as
under the tutelage
The young musician's talents were nurtured
under the tutelage
of the celebrated concert pianist.
expert tutelage
He was grateful to have spent the summer learning under the
expert tutelage
of his mentor.
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unprecedented
Nov 28
sluggish
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Saturday, November 28, 2020
synonym for
slow
sluggish
adjective
[
sluhg
-ish ]
sluggish
is another word for
slow
The adjective
slow
describes things characterized by a lack of speed (
slow pace
) or moving with less than usual speed (
slow train
).
Sluggish
, calling to mind everyone’s favorite shell-less gastropod, captures this as well. But
sluggish
also suggests a lack of activity, as in laziness or lethargy, or stagnant growth as in an industry or economy. You might feel
sluggish
after a grand feast, for instance. After your meal, perhaps while lounging about and browsing headlines, you might encounter news of
sluggish
sales in a retail sector or a
sluggish
economic recovery.
Commonly found as
feel sluggish
He was feeling
sluggish
after his long nap so he made himself a strong cup of tea.
sluggish economy
The entrepreneur decided against launching a new startup in such a
sluggish economy
.
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Nov 29
tutelage
Nov 27
gadget
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Friday, November 27, 2020
synonym for
device
gadget
noun
[
gaj
-it ]
gadget
is another word for
device
The noun
device
often refers to a smartphone or tablet, but if you're looking for more general term for brilliant doohickey or contraption,
gadget
is an excellent option. A
gadget
, properly defined, is a mechanical contrivance or device. It is the slightly more dignified cousin of such catchall terms as
thingamajig
,
whatsit
, and
gizmo
. Typically, the noun
gadget
implies some ingenuity and possible complexity. One might call something a
gadget
when one does not quite understand how it works but appreciates its utility.
Commonly found as
electronic gadgets
All the major tech companies come out with new
electronic gadgets
right around the winter holiday season.
gizmos + gadgets
He spent several hours in the garage playing with all his new
gizmos and gadgets
.
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Nov 28
sluggish
Nov 26
gratitude
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Thursday, November 26, 2020
synonym for
thanks
gratitude
noun
[
grat
-i-tood, -tyood ]
gratitude
is another word for
thanks
To give
thanks
is to express appreciation for something—in other words, to express
gratitude
. But the noun
gratitude
goes a little deeper.
Gratitude
is defined as the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful. The key difference is one of feeling versus expressing.
Gratitude
implies a warm or deep appreciation of personal kindness (a feeling).
Grateful
and
thankful
are, of course, both wonderful things to be, and fortunately they are not mutually exclusive. Go ahead, give
thanks
loudly as an expression of your deep
gratitude—
there's ample room at the table for both!
Commonly found as
gratitude and appreciation
The boss expressed her
gratitude and appreciation
for each staff member.
sincere gratitude
The family showed their
sincere gratitude
for everyone's support by writing them personal letters.
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Nov 27
gadget
Nov 25
gormandize
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
synonym for
eat
gormandize
verb
[
verb
gawr
-m
uh
n-dahyz ]
gormandize
is another word for
eat
The verb
eat
, though tremendously useful, says very little about the manner in which one partakes in a meal. Slowly? Quickly? With gusto? That’s where big, flavorful verbs like
gormandize
come in handy: to
gormandize
is to eat greedily or ravenously.
Gormandize
comes from the noun of the same spelling, which originally skewed negative to refer to excessive eating, but in the 1800s picked up a degree of refinement, suggesting unrestrained enjoyment of fine foods, wines, and the like. When not gobbling up food,
gormandize
may be found devouring books, knowledge, or gossip.
Commonly found as
gourmandize (without object)
He did not just eat; he
gormandized
, leaving not a crumb behind.
gourmandize (with object)
Having waiting 5 years for its much-hyped release, she absolutely
gormandized the new book
.
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gratitude
Nov 24
serene
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synonym for
peaceful
serene
adjective
[ s
uh
-
reen
]
serene
is another word for
peaceful
The adjective
serene
means calm, peaceful, or tranquil. It is most commonly used to describe people who display a notably unruffled manner, or natural surroundings that are fair and calm. When applied to people,
serene
suggests dignity, composure, and graciousness. When applied to
nature
, it suggests mellowness. Unlike
peaceful
,
serene
is not used to describe relations, as between nations, or processes, such as transitions of power. In fact,
serene
, when not describing an individual's expression or demeanor, is more likely to turn up in descriptions of settings where people are scarce!
Commonly found as
face + serene
Despite the commotion around him, his
face
was
serene
and he seemed perfectly relaxed.
quiet and serene
She preferred to kayak in the early morning, when the lake was
quiet and serene
.
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gormandize
Nov 23
intrepid
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synonym for
fearless
intrepid
adjective
[ in-
trep
-id ]
intrepid
is another word for
fearless
Someone who is
intrepid
stays their course regardless of obstacles that arise. This bold adjective is a close synonym for
fearless
, but
intrepid
suggests a degree more resolve and daring. Adventurers, explorers, and travelers are all commonly described as
intrepid
; reporters, too, though not scaling mountains and traversing seas, are often described as
intrepid
, surmounting obstacles of a different variety. The phrase
intrepid soul
is used to refer to an individual who dares to do something to the surprise, delight, or admiration of others.
Commonly found as
intrepid reporter
The story had career-making potential for whichever
intrepid reporter
dared to take it on.
a few intrepid + noun
The rancher watched as
a few intrepid
cows broke from the herd and ran straight up the hill in search of greener pastures.
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Nov 24
serene
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unprecedented
Nov 28
sluggish
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