(pronounced TUHTCH-stohn)
Years ago this black, flint-like stone would be rubbed on silver or gold to test its purity. These days, the word has been appropriated to describe a measure for determining the quality or
(pronounced towt)
Though this cute little verb also means to watch or spy upon, it’s more commonly used in its more positive sense: to acclaim or publicize forcefully or excessively.
Example: Though the local
(pronounced TRA-veh-stee)
Similar to a tragedy, a travesty’s connotations are negative: a distorted, corrupted, or greatly inferior imitation or translation of something whether in content, style or overall treatment. You’ll most
(pronounced tre-peh-DAY-shun)
Deriving from the Latin term meaning “to tremble,” this word is a synonym for fear, panic, alarm and timid agitation and uncertain apprehension.
Example: Because he had had so little time to study, Javier experienced
(pronounced trohp)
Not to be confused with “tripe” (oh, what a difference a vowel can make!), this term means a figure of speech, cliché, or a common or overused theme or
(pronounced TROHV) Trove is almost always an exciting word. Why? It means a discovery, treasure, or esteemed collection. Example: Initially, Rachelle was
(pronounced TRUH-kyu-lehnt)
This is a bad word. Rather, it should be used to describe someone’s really bad behavior or demeanor. Truculent is an adjective meaning belligerent, cruel, contemptuously insensitive, aggressively insolent and vicious. Get the picture" Yikes!
Example:
(pronounced TRUN-kay-ted)
This multifunctional word has a couple of useful meanings. First, in a physical sense, it describes the condition of having the apex of an object — such as a
(pronounced OO-ber)
In German, the word is written with the umlaut (double dots) over the letter “u”: über. This German word essentially means more, above all, the best, the top, the ultimate. It’s more and
(pronounced UHM-brihj)
OK, we’re going to try to help you remember this word in a roundabout way. First, think of umber, that dark brown color in your big set of crayons. Once you moved beyond
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