Elliot Carruthers's Blog, page 33
June 2, 2015
Wonky
Wonky
<wan-kee>
wobbly; crooked; unstable;
something unsteady and askew.
His wonky hat flew off his head because it was not on right.
Memory trick:
Wonky reminds of wacky.
At work:
I can't work because of my wonky desk. I guess I will take the day off.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
<wan-kee>
wobbly; crooked; unstable;
something unsteady and askew.
His wonky hat flew off his head because it was not on right.
Memory trick:
Wonky reminds of wacky.
At work:
I can't work because of my wonky desk. I guess I will take the day off.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
June 1, 2015
Bollix
Bollix
<bol-licks>
fumble; bungle; mishandle
to flub something or make a mistake.
I'm not going to bollix this game. I made the right move.
Memory trick:
We take our licks when we make an error.
At work:
You won't bollix the speech if you prepare well.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
<bol-licks>
fumble; bungle; mishandle
to flub something or make a mistake.
I'm not going to bollix this game. I made the right move.
Memory trick:
We take our licks when we make an error.
At work:
You won't bollix the speech if you prepare well.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
May 30, 2015
Venturesome
Venturesome
bold; brave; daring;
having a risk-taking personality.
The venturesome boy wanted to sky dive.
Memory trick:
venture some we do
Used at work:
A good salesperson must be venturesome to find new sales.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
bold; brave; daring;
having a risk-taking personality.
The venturesome boy wanted to sky dive.
Memory trick:
venture some we do
Used at work:
A good salesperson must be venturesome to find new sales.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
May 25, 2015
Opulence
Opulence
<ahp-pew-lense>
wealth; fortune; luxury;
having a lot of money and possessions.
The opulence of the mansion was complete with gold trim.
Memory trick:
opul reminds of opal.
Opal is a gemstone and can be expensive.
Used at work:
The opulence of the party pleased everyone because the company was doing well.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
<ahp-pew-lense>
wealth; fortune; luxury;
having a lot of money and possessions.
The opulence of the mansion was complete with gold trim.
Memory trick:
opul reminds of opal.
Opal is a gemstone and can be expensive.
Used at work:
The opulence of the party pleased everyone because the company was doing well.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
May 24, 2015
Prepossessing
Prepossessing
<pre-poh-sess-sing>
beautiful; alluring; pretty;
something attractive in an enchanting way.
The prepossessing painting was captivating.
Memory trick:
We presume it will possess us because of its beauty.
Used at work:
Your report cover is prepossessing. They will love it.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
<pre-poh-sess-sing>
beautiful; alluring; pretty;
something attractive in an enchanting way.
The prepossessing painting was captivating.
Memory trick:
We presume it will possess us because of its beauty.
Used at work:
Your report cover is prepossessing. They will love it.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
May 21, 2015
Callous
Callous
<cal-lis>
heartless; uncaring; indifferent;
having a total disregard for others.
The callous boy did not care about hurting her feelings.
Memory trick:
Callous reminds of callus.
A callus is hardened skin on the hand or foot.
A callus has no feeling because the skin is so thick.
Used at work:
She is a cold and callous receptionist. No sob story will work on her.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
<cal-lis>
heartless; uncaring; indifferent;
having a total disregard for others.
The callous boy did not care about hurting her feelings.
Memory trick:
Callous reminds of callus.
A callus is hardened skin on the hand or foot.
A callus has no feeling because the skin is so thick.
Used at work:
She is a cold and callous receptionist. No sob story will work on her.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
May 10, 2015
Pyrrhic
Pyrrhic
<peer-rik>
costly win, expensive victory
A win so hard to achieve- it is like a loss.
I won a pyrrhic victory over the poodle but my clothes were torn to shreds.
Memory trick:
Pyrrhic reminds of pyro or fire.
We were burned to the ground too even though we won.
Used a work:
The sales were a pyrrhic success because we got too many clients.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
<peer-rik>
costly win, expensive victory
A win so hard to achieve- it is like a loss.
I won a pyrrhic victory over the poodle but my clothes were torn to shreds.
Memory trick:
Pyrrhic reminds of pyro or fire.
We were burned to the ground too even though we won.
Used a work:
The sales were a pyrrhic success because we got too many clients.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
May 9, 2015
Avow
Avow
<ah-vow>
declare; swear; admit;
Acknowledging something to be true.
I avow the influence of the classics on my writing.
Memory trick:
Avow reminds of vow
Used at work:
We avow we will do a great job for your company.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
<ah-vow>
declare; swear; admit;
Acknowledging something to be true.
I avow the influence of the classics on my writing.
Memory trick:
Avow reminds of vow
Used at work:
We avow we will do a great job for your company.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
May 3, 2015
Bouffant
Bouffant
<boo-font>
Hairdo; puffy hair; full hair;
A big and fluffy hairstyle.
The man in front of me wore a big bouffant. I could not see the movie.
Memory trick:
Bouff reminds of buff or big
Used at work:
Your bouffant is great. You will make a lot of sales.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
<boo-font>
Hairdo; puffy hair; full hair;
A big and fluffy hairstyle.
The man in front of me wore a big bouffant. I could not see the movie.
Memory trick:
Bouff reminds of buff or big
Used at work:
Your bouffant is great. You will make a lot of sales.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
May 2, 2015
Ornery
Ornery
<awn-er-ree>
grouchy; cranky; nasty;
Acting in a grumpy way.
The ornery cat chased everyone he saw.
Memory trick:
Ornery reminds of horn.
A bull has horns.
Used at work:
The boss is in an ornery mood. I’d stay away from her.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
<awn-er-ree>
grouchy; cranky; nasty;
Acting in a grumpy way.
The ornery cat chased everyone he saw.
Memory trick:
Ornery reminds of horn.
A bull has horns.
Used at work:
The boss is in an ornery mood. I’d stay away from her.
(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
