Monthly Archives: May 2014
ar gy@ m@nt
definition 1: a discussion in which there is disagreement along with presentation of various sides of an issue.
example: The class was divided in the argument over the primary cause of the war.
definition 2: a heated discussion; verbal quarrel.
example: The husband and wife had had an argument and now refused to speak to each other.
definition 3: a reason in favor of or against something.
example: Her argument in favor of expanding the physical education program was convincing.
1: to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret.
She lay on the couch all day, repining over her misfortune.
2: to have a restless yearning for something; pine.
“We will not prove ourselves ungrateful for the happiness we have, by repining for that which is impossible.” (James Fenimore Cooper , The Headsman)
definition 1: the breadth or range of one’s view, thoughts, operation, or the like.
example: The clients were impressed with the scope of our vision for their project.
example: These questions are beyond the scope of this investigation.
example: You’ve explored your topic very narrowly, so your paper lacks scope.
definition 2: the chance to function freely.
example: The school encourages students to give their imaginations full scope.
(often pl.) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review.
Despite plaudits from the critics, the film failed at the box office.
pa v@r ti
definition 1: the condition of being poor or lacking the necessary means of support; indigence or want.
example: Despite their work in the linen mill, the family lived in poverty.
definition 2: scarcity or insufficiency; dearth.
example: As there is a poverty of facts about the issue, the case cannot be argued either way.
definition 3: lack of productiveness or fertility.
example: The poverty of the land made it difficult to eke out a living from farming.