To bluff means to deceive or to lie. When you tell someone he’s bluffing, you’re saying you don’t believe what he’s saying. Similarly, when you call someone’s bluff, you’re exposing the person’s lie or deception, and you’re basically telling the person that you know he’s lying. This could also involve making the person prove that what… Read more »
The word irrepressible is an adjective that means impossible to restrain or control.1. He’s always had an irrepressible love for animals since he was a kid.2. The police had a hard time controlling fans at the rock concert. Their excitement was irrepressible.3. Their irrepressible energy at practice stems from a strong desire to win first… Read more »
Here are the vocabulary words from the article I posted on Facebook yesterday. Sorry for the sexy voice; I caught a cold this week, and I’m still nursing it. But I actually feel better today.Gear up means to prepare or to get ready.1. Students are gearing up for the coming semester.2. I get excited whenever… Read more »
The word drag has several meanings. There’s the verb form, which means to pull something without lifting. For example: “Don’t drag the table; you’ll scratch the floor.” You can also drag an icon or a file across your computer screen. I’m sure you do that all the time, right? In addition, it’s used as an adjective… Read more »
Unscathed means not hurt or damaged by something or someone. 1. One building was miraculously left unscathed after the hurricane; all buildings around it lay in ruins.2. She seems tough, but she wasn’t entirely unscathed following the traumatic event; she’s actually going to a psychiatrist.3. The company emerged largely unscathed following the scandal involving the CEO.4…. Read more »
1. Did you notice him eyeing her from across the room?2. He eyed the crowd to see if he recognized anyone.3. The security guard was eyeing a suspicious teenager when another one shoplifted a CD and ran out of the store.4. The competitors eyed each other closely to see if anyone was nervous.5. The lions… Read more »
1. I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend. There’s a little bit of work on tap, but not too much.2. Every Friday, the teacher always tells us what’s on tap for the next week. 3. He has something really important on tap for tonight, so he can’t join us for the concert.4. What do you… Read more »
1. They pulled off a tough assignment and was able to turn it in on time. Kudos to the whole team!2. No one thought she could do the job on her own, but she pulled it off and proved everyone wrong.3. Throwing a surprise party for their boss is difficult to pull off. It’s almost… Read more »
1. Great job on the project! Kudos to you and your team, John.2. We heard the actors were difficult to work with. Kudos to the director for making it happen.3. They received some kudos for their excellent customer service.4. Kudos should go to his secretary, who caught the huge mistake that could have gotten him fired.5…. Read more »
1. For him, learning languages is a cinch. He can speak French, German, and Chinese fluently, and he’s now studying Russian.2. Driving used to scare her; now, she thinks it’s a cinch.3. Climbing steps used to be a cinch when he was younger.4. Making stew is a cinch; it just takes long to cook.5. Her… Read more »
