Another word a day part 19 ppt

... was a shot of a muscular, tanned young man playing paddle-ball at the beach. A blaring radio commercial would be heard in the background while one of the sisters was preparing lunch in her apartment. ... resolve a thorny issue about how tightly Canadians will be screened at the border. A national identity card is not a silver bullet,’ [Porter] Goss said.” —To r onto Star 166 ANOTH...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... the Russian advances—real and imagined—in Central Asia, the Himalayas and Tibet.” —New York Times gambit (GAM-bit) noun 1. An opening in which a pawn or another piece is sacri- ficed to obtain a strategic ... And she’s an Oxfordian, a believer in Edward de Vere as the real Shakespeare.” —Montreal Gazette EARLS WHO BECAME WORDS (OR PLACES THAT BECAME WORDS) 11 Whodunit The battle rages,...

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... mittere. 38 ANOTHER WORD A DAY I never vote for anyone; I always vote against. — W. C. F IELDS, comedian (1880 194 6) cmp01.qxd 7/21/05 12:12 PM Page 38 W hat do a magazine and an albatross have in ... lasche (slack), ultimately from Latin laxare (to loosen). When you admire the “lush” decor of an apartment, sign a “lease,” simply “relax,” or use a “laxative,” you are employing...

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... from the Latin word caput (head). Such words are called cognates. On the other hand, we have false cognates, also known as false friends. These are words that appear to be related but have com- pletely ... and father of Laurene, Miriam,Tycko,Timothy, Sarabeth, Marie, Dawnita,Anna Leah,Alexander, and Caleb. Clearly, my wife is neither impregnable nor inconceivable— and she certainly is beara...

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... for.” —The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin rapscallion (rap-SKAL-yen) noun A rascal; a rogue. From alteration of rascallion, from rascal. (Hint: the joey of this word makes an appearance in its etymology.) ● ... illegal dol- lars into your account for a fee. —Anoop Bhat, Bangalore, India A variation on 404 is “gone to Atlanta.”Think area code. —David Henry,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Can...

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... is a family whose financial affairs are sufficiently cocka- mamie and complex that Rube Goldberg could have been their accountant.” —To r onto Star 142 ANOTHER WORD A DAY There lives more faith ... through.” —Maclean’s scalawag also scallywag and scallawag (SKAL-uh-wag) noun 1. A rascal. 2. In U.S. history, a white Southerner who acted in support of the Reconstruction after the Ci...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... foreign languages. For example, many of you may have received a message beginning: From: Mariam Abacha <mariamabacha@hotmail.com> Subject: Envie d’associé avec vous Translation: Nigerian loot ... plane onto the firma terra and we resumed our flight for Erave station in Samberigi.” —The National (Boroko, Papua New Guinea) 198 ANOTHER WORD A DAY He who establishes his argument by...

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... that made up most of her wardrobe. At least these outfits gave her a shot at hanging out with the cool kids. At least she could proudly display the brand-name logos. Unfortunately, Paula’s attitude ... fans? Tentative thesis: Charismatic sports figures can popularize their sport, widening their fan base, and in turn endorse products such as a particular sneaker that becomes a must-have tr...

Ngày tải lên: 21/01/2014, 16:20

... Another Word A Day ffirs.qxd 7/21/05 12:07 PM Page i Another Word A Day An All-New Romp through Some of the Most Unusual and Intriguing Words in English Anu Garg John Wiley & Sons, ... specifically disclaim any implied war- ranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty may be created or extended by sales representatives or written sales mat...

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... mad about his flat,he really loves his apart- ment. An American,in exactly the same words, is angry about hav- ing a flat tire. Well, maybe British and American are two different languages. This book ... obsolete). 2 ANOTHER WORD A DAY cintro.qxd 7/21/05 12:08 PM Page 2 43 Miscellaneous Words II 178 telic ● saltant ● conurbation ● trade-last ● tardigrade 44 Words That Aren’t What They...

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