Category Archives: Vocabularies

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO extol Pronunciation: extol Definition: praise enthusiastically As used in a sentence: Doctors often extol the virtues of eating less fat.

slang: a sudden period of uncontrolled and silly anger like a child's: Sue threw a hissy fit when she found out

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO capitulate Pronunciation: capitulate Definition: to give up resistance As used in a sentence: He finally capitulated and agreed to do the job my way.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO cacophony Pronunciation: cacophony Definition: jarring sound As used in a sentence: The cacophony in the crowded classroom drowned out the principal’s announcement.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO Alacrity Pronunciation: alacrity Definition: cheerful readiness As used in a sentence: Having studied really hard last night, the student took the exam with alacrity.

Lingopie is not enough for proper learning. Just vocabularies. Grammar is needed. A good start is here: https://storylearning.com/learn/german/german-tips/basic-german-grammar I am beginning to get this CASES stuff I first encountered in Latin. Alphabet: Keyboard Layout: Films used for learning German: Tribes … Continue reading →

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO Sardonic Pronunciation: sardonic Definition: cynical As used in a sentence: Although my sister spoke in a sardonic voice, I knew she meant no disrespect to me.

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Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO arbiter Pronunciation: ahr–bi-ter Definition: decision maker As used in a sentence: The mayor will act as the final arbiter in any dispute between board members.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO urbane Pronunciation: ur-beyn Definition: suave and sophisticated As used in a sentence: Someone who is urbane is polite and appears comfortable in social situations.