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egregious

Posted on November 19, 2013November 8, 2013 by admin

ə gri jihs adjective remarkably bad; flagrant; glaring. example: The senator’s misuse of this money was an egregious violation of public trust. example: Such blasphemy was considered an egregious sin.  

aggregate

Posted on November 18, 2013November 18, 2013 by admin

noun ae grə giht a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. example: The aggregate of her experiences lent her wisdom. example: Concrete is an aggregate composed of mineral elements mixed with…

remonstrate

Posted on November 15, 2013November 12, 2013 by admin

rih man streIt transitive verb to say in opposition, protest, or objection. example: “But what about our families?” he remonstrated. intransitive verb to object, complain, or protest, esp. by giving reasons. example:…

salient

Posted on November 14, 2013November 14, 2013 by admin

seI li ənt seIl yənt adjective 1. extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. example: I remember the salient points of the discussion but not all the details. quotation: The red cloth beneath…

deadpan

Posted on November 13, 2013November 12, 2013 by admin

ded paen     adjective showing no emotion; blank and expressionless. As a comedian, he’s known for his deadpan style. Her usually lively face now wore a deadpan expression.   adverb in…

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