Torpid Torpid /ˈtɔː.pɪd/ (adj) lacking physical or mental energy, sluggish, lazy, languid, sleepy, dreamy, apathetic, stagnant, lethargic: Everyone has a torpid mind when they stay within their comfort zone. The moribund organization is recognizable by its torpid employees. Torpid people who act as a brake on any collaborative effort make me a nervous wreck. Antonyms: energetic, vivacious Noun: torpor: stupor,…
Use creativity to start up a business Use creativity to start up a business Creative thinking leads to success for most aspiring entrepreneurs. Firstly, the initial idea is shaped in your thoughts by “thinking outside the box”. Then, new ideas require analytical and logical thinking for implementation in action. The creative side of your abilities…
Whimsical Whimsical (adj) /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/ slightly unusual in a humorous and amusing way – odd – witty – bizarre – peculiar – fanciful – imaginative – erratic: His whimsical sense of wry humor in the face of life vicissitudes had literally stunned his acquaintances. Antonyms: practical, serious, dependable Noun: whimsicalness Noun: whimsicality Adverb: whimsically
Lethargic Lethargic: Adjective /ləˈθɑː.dʒɪk/ lacking in energy; feeling unwilling and unable to do anything, tired, phlegmatic, sluggish, weary, lackluster, languid, indolent, exhausted, lifeless: The obese teenager seems lethargic after eating so much food due to his voracious appetite. Afternoon is the time when everybody tends to be lethargic. Being old doesn’t necessarily mean to be lethargic. You should have stopped being lethargic because being lethargic is a harbinger of failure. She…
Phlegmatic Phlegmatic: Adjective /flegˈmæt.ɪk/ describes someone who tends not to get emotional or excited about things, lethargic, tired, weary, My boss is such a phlegmatic person that any attempt to impress him seems trivial in his eyes. As a footballer his great asset was his calm, phlegmatic manner. Antonym: nervous Adverb: phlegmatically
Connoisseur Connoisseur (noun) /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːʳ/ an expert in a particular field, such as art, food, music, etc. – specialist – enthusiast – professional – authority: He’s a music connoisseur. To be more precise, he’s a violin virtuoso. Antonyms: amateur, dilettante Noun: connoisseurship
Gregarious Gregarious grɪˈgeə.ri.əs/ (adj) (of people) liking to be with other people, or (especially of animals) living in groups, sociable, convivial, warm and friendly, extroverted, clubbable, social butterfly: Emma’s a gregarious, outgoing sort of person. Being gregarious in cyberspace demands less skills compared to real life. Being over-gregarious is an egregious mistake that I can only chalk up to…
Free English Webinar on Feng Shui Free English Webinar on Feng Shui What is feng shui? Feng shui is an ancient art and science that was institutionalized over 3,000 years ago in China. If we refer to literal translation, feng means “wind” and shui means “water”. In Chinese culture, water and wind are related to…
Free English Webinar on Comfort Zone Free English Webinar on Comfort Zone What is comfort zone? The comfort zone of a person is referred to a situation where he/she is not at stake and does not confront with possible challenges. Staying and being in the comfort zone is mostly their choice that is chosen intentionally.…
Idle Idle: /ˈaɪ.dļ/ (Adj) 1. not working or being used: Children become too idle to go out for playing due to computer and mobile games. The propagation of idleness in every society is a serious malady which should be overcome by spreading public activities. Frankly speaking, I envy the idle rich who earn easy money and have an easy-peasy lifestyle. Half these factories now stand idle. 2. [before noun] without…