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miércoles, 11 de noviembre de 2015

Themed

Pronunciation:/θ iːmd/

Kind of word:Noun

Formal definition:
to provide with a theme. Give a particular setting or ambience to (a venue or activity).

 Examples:
  • Independence day was celebrated with special themed menu

Related word:
  • Topic
  • Proposition
  • Argument
  • Thesis
  • Text
  • Subject matter
  • Problem
  • Question
  • Point at issue
  • Idea
  • Line
  • Plot
  • Tone


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Turn on

Pronunciation: [turn-ɒn]

Kind of word: Phrasal verb

Formal definition:
"to cause (water, etc.) to flow, as by opening a valve; to put into operation; activate; to persuade (a person) to take a narcotic drug".

Informal definition:
 to switch on (a light, a computer)

Example:
  • I took the clients into a room, turned on my laptop, and ... nothing!

Related words:

  • Excite
  • Please
  • Arouse
  • Attract
  • Show
  • Get started
  • Enchant
  • Intiate
  • Introduce
  • Work up
  • Captivate
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sábado, 7 de noviembre de 2015

Toast


Pronunciation: təʊst




Kind of word: Noun and Verb

Formal definition
a few words of welcome, congratulations, said just before drinking (usually an alcoholic beverage) to honor a person or event.

 
Informal definition: Thing is done or usually said to turn a profit.


Example
I propose a toast to all our good friends gathered here tonight

Synonym:
  • tribute 
  • darling 
  • goner 
  • pledge

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viernes, 6 de noviembre de 2015

Trustworthy


Pronunciation:(trŭst′wûr′thē)

Kind of word: Adjective


Formal definition:
 Worthy of being trusted; honest, reliable, or dependable.

Informal definition: Is a person who is discreet and is with you.

Examples:
  • Leave a spare key with a trustworthy neighbor.
  • He is a trustworthy, level-headed teacher.
Related Words:
  • Dependable
  • Reliable
  • Solid
  • Treacherous
  • Dishonest
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Trendy


Pronunciation:[tren-dee]

Kind of word: Adjective

Formal definition:
Following the latest trends or fashions; up-to-date or chic.

Informal definition: be fashionable.

Example:
  • The trendy young generation.
  • Steve is really trendy; he's always wearing the latest fashions.
Related Words:
  • Contemporary
  • Popular
  • Stylish
  • Unfashionable
  • Unpopular
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Turn over



Pronunciation: [turn] [oh-ver]

Kind of word: Phrasal verb

Formal definition:
To shift the position of, as by rolling from one side to the other. To shift one's position by rolling from one side to the other.

Informal definition:

"to move or to be moved from one side to another" Example:
  • Governmental decision making could someday be turned over computers
Related words:
  • Invert
  • Give 
  • Transfer
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