Thursday, January 20, 2011

day 6


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amputate = To remove by cutting, as a limb
use = his leg had to be amputated

torso = trunk of statue with head and limbs missing, human trunk
use = *

incidental = insignificant, minor
use = incidental details

layman = nonprofessional
use = in layman's terms

consummate = perfect, having great skills, complete, accomplished
use = a consummate professional

confiscate = seize, to appropriate
use = the government confiscated the criminal's property

blunder = a mistake
use = it was a big blunder

magnanimous = generous, kindhearted
use = the manager was magnanimous in victory, and praised the losing team

employ = use
use = statistical analysis was employed to obtain these results

legacy = A bequest
use = The war left a legacy of hatred

accomplice = one who aids a lawbreaker
use = the accomplice was also sentenced to jail

lagoon = a small lake, pond, basin
use = we swam in the lagoon

compelling = convincing
use = compel someone to do something

literal = word for word
use = The literal meaning

fluctuate = waver, vary
use = Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season

clan = extended family
use = the whole clan came to visit us

iterate = repeat, reiterate
use = I will iterate the warning

optician = One who makes eye-glasses
use = *

rhetoric = persuasive use of language
use = election campaign rhetoric

deter = discourage, prevent from happening
use = the security alarm will deter thieves from coming to this park

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