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miércoles, 11 de noviembre de 2015

Endorse

Pronunciation:/ɛnˈdɔrs/  

Kind of word: Verb

Formal definition:
to publicly say that you like or use (a product or service) in exchange for money.

Informal definition:
If you are a famous character you can show to the public that you use that product and for doing this you will be paid.

Examples:
  • endorsing products is well paid. 
  • she endorses a line of clothing.
  • that brand of sneaker is endorsed by several basketball stars.


Related word:
  • support
  • patronize. 

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Evocative


-Pronunciation:
ɪˈvɒkətɪv

- Kind of word: adjective

- formal definition: bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind

- Informal definition: when you remeber something


 - Synonym:
  • reminiscent
  • suggestive
  • redolent
  • expressive
  • vivid
  • graphic


- Example: His powerful and evocative voice will live on in our hearts.

song or video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qahR1lQix4U
 

Exhilarating

- Pronunciation:  ˈziləreit-ing
 
- Kind of word: Adjective and noun

- Formal definition: making one feel very happy, animated, or elated.


- Informal definition:
something that lifts your spirits


- synonym:

  • thrilling
  • exciting
  • intoxicating
  • heady
  • stimulating
  • invigorating
  • electrifying
- Example:  Experiencing the pace of change in China was exhilarating.

song or video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM0LcRmbAxE

domingo, 8 de noviembre de 2015

Elderly

Pronunciation: [el-der-lee]

Kind of word:Noun

Formal definition:
"Approaching old age; senior citizens(usually preceded by the)."

Informal definition:
"A group of people that are old"

Examples:
  • Companies are developing robots that can serve tea and take care of the elderly.
  • Doctors recommend that young children and the elderly getvaccinated.
Related words:

  • Aging
  • Aged
  • Retired
  • Venerable
  • Old
  • Senior
  • Geriatric
  • Senile
  • Old-age
  • Senescent
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sábado, 7 de noviembre de 2015

Endeavor

- Pronunciation: enˈdev.ər
- Kind of word:
Verb and noun


- Formal definition: an attempt to achieve a goal


- Informal definition: when you strive to get something.

- Example like a verb: he is endeavor to see a river. 


- Example like a noun:  an endeavor to reduce more money.

Related words: 
  • attempt try
  • bid
  • effort
  • venture
  • go 
  • crack
  • shot

Song/Video: 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISR1C1pyiuw


 Another link:

http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=endeavor

viernes, 6 de noviembre de 2015

Exasperate
Pronunciation: [ig- zas-pə-rāt]
Kind if word: verb

Formal definition:
"to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely."

Informal definition:
"make someone angry or annoyed"

Example

  • Constant interruptions exasperate me.


Related words
  • Irritate
  • Provoke
  • Madden
  • Anger
  • Bother
  • Annoy
  • Peeve
  • Incense
Song/video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXrlhUGNXKk

Link to other dictionaries/sites
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/exasperate