burnish (transitive verb): polish, make shiny by rubbing
Examples:
The hotel staff burnished the wooden floor in the lobby until it shone under guests' shoes.
Alice asked the jeweler to burnish her silver bracelet.
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Friday, December 20, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
WORD OF THE DAY: Alacrity
alacrity (noun): readiness to do something quickly and with a cheerful attitude
Examples:
The alacrity with which Jane completed her tasks at work impressed her boss so much that he gave her a promotion.
Bobby's unusual alacrity for doing his weekly chores made his mother suspicious.
Examples:
The alacrity with which Jane completed her tasks at work impressed her boss so much that he gave her a promotion.
Bobby's unusual alacrity for doing his weekly chores made his mother suspicious.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
WORD OF THE DAY: Totter
totter (intransitive verb): to walk slowly and unsteadily
Example:
The happy parents took a video of their baby's first steps as he tottered across the carpet.
Example:
The happy parents took a video of their baby's first steps as he tottered across the carpet.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
WORD OF THE DAY: Rife
rife (adjective): very common (and often unpleasant)
Examples:
Winter storms are often rife with school closings, power outages, and snow ball fights!
"...when suspicion and cruelty were rife, and gaunt Hunger wept beside Bereavement, - in such a case, the work of any instrument of social regeneration was in large part foredoomed to failure."
W.E.B. Dubois, The Souls of Black Folk
Examples:
Winter storms are often rife with school closings, power outages, and snow ball fights!
"...when suspicion and cruelty were rife, and gaunt Hunger wept beside Bereavement, - in such a case, the work of any instrument of social regeneration was in large part foredoomed to failure."
W.E.B. Dubois, The Souls of Black Folk
Monday, December 9, 2013
THE END IS NEAR!
We are fast approaching the end of the semester! The WRMC would like to wish you the best of luck on your final exams, papers, and projects! It has been an amazing semester getting to know your writing and interests through our coaching sessions.
There is still time to meet with one of our writing coaches before your papers are submitted. Consider making an appointment with us: http://www.viu.edu/wrmc/services/writing-services/?id=1523.
Please enjoy a few pictures of our snow/ice covered campus!
There is still time to meet with one of our writing coaches before your papers are submitted. Consider making an appointment with us: http://www.viu.edu/wrmc/services/writing-services/?id=1523.
Please enjoy a few pictures of our snow/ice covered campus!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
WORD OF THE DAY: Poseur
poseur (noun): a person who pretends to be someone or something he is not; an insincere person
Example:
The woman's insincere appreciation of the artwork made it clear she was a poseur and not a true admirer of the artist's paintings.
Example:
The woman's insincere appreciation of the artwork made it clear she was a poseur and not a true admirer of the artist's paintings.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
WORD OF THE DAY: Obtuse
obtuse (adjective): stupid; unintelligent; unable to think clearly
Examples:
1. Jenny felt obtuse when the she didn't know the answer to the professor's question.
2. He became obtuse and grumpy from lack of sleep.
Examples:
1. Jenny felt obtuse when the she didn't know the answer to the professor's question.
2. He became obtuse and grumpy from lack of sleep.
Monday, December 2, 2013
WORD OF THE DAY: Laud
laud (noun): praise
Example:
He received much laud and congratulations upon completing his master's program.
Example:
He received much laud and congratulations upon completing his master's program.
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