Quid pro quo quid pro quo /ˌkwɪd.prəʊˈkwəʊ/ US /-proʊˈkwoʊ/ (noun) Definition something that is given to someone in exchange for something they have done or a service they have provided, something done in exchange, deal, trade, agreement, exchange, tradeoff, tit for tat, an eye for an eye: Example Our company is going to provide them with…
ad hoc ad hoc /ˌædˈhɒk/ (adj & adv) Definition done just for a particular purpose, unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu, informal, improvised, unprepared, extemporized, off-the-cuff Example The company failed due to making decisions on an ad hoc basis without considering long-term issues. Usually unprecedented events might turn into ad hoc ones. Do you think relying upon ad hoc methods reveals shortsightedness…
De facto /ˌdeɪˈfæk.təʊ/ US /-toʊ/ (adj & adv) Definition existing although not legally authorized, acting or existing in fact but without legal sanction, as though rightful, in fact, genuine, effective, real Example Sometimes we notice the subtle de facto consequences of our improper behavior towards people. A de facto state of economic problems requires consideration…
Child psychology in education Child psychology in education The most common thing among children is “being a child“. Each child has his or her personality. The tutor must recognize the personality of each of them and treat them by their personality. The art of good tutors is communicating well with children and establishing mutual respect.…
Austere Austere (adj) /ɔːˈstɪəʳ/ US /ɑːˈstɪr/ lacking in comfort – suggesting physical hardship – serious and grim – ascetic – too plain and simple without luxury – unadorned: The edifice has been decorated with austere simplicity. His austere and grim face indicated that he had taken so much offense. Antonyms: gentle, comfortable, ornate Adverb: austerely…
Pristine Pristine /ˈprɪs.tiːn/ US /prɪˈstiːn/ (adj) immaculate and clean, neat and tidy, clean, perfect, new and in good condition, impeccable, faultless, flawless, unspoiled, untouched: Having no access to a pristine bath in the garrison, I had to make do somehow. Antonyms: soiled, developed Noun: pristineness Adverb: pristinely
Ballot Ballot (noun & verb) /ˈbæl.ət/ noun: a system of anonymous voting – secret voting – a card or piece of paper on which votes are recorded – total number of votes – election – secret ballot – poll – survey: The vice president of the company was elected by a secret ballot. Noun: balloter
Wharf Wharf (noun) /wɔːf/ US /wɔːrf/ a structure like a wall that is built on the edge of the sea or river where ships and boats can land – landing place for boats and ships – quay – jetty – dockside – landing stage – harbor: A line of ships were ready to be loaded…
Free English Webinar on Appearance Free English Webinar on Appearance Physical appearance and confidence Although we cannot judge a book by its cover, in every communication, what comes first is your appearance and what comes next is your personality. I personally believe that, metaphorically speaking, our façade is really effective not only in routine tasks…
شکل صداها و الفبای فارسی شکل صداهای فارسی صداشناسی مهمترین مرحله آمادگی برای خواندن و نوشتن است، زیرا خواندن و نوشتن به وسیله ی الفبا انجام می گیرد. حروف الفبا نشانه های قراردادی صداها هستند. شکل صداها ( حروف الفبای فارسی) نسبت به خط زمینه نوشته می شوند. اگر به نوشتن حروف و شکل های…