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Circumlocution Definition in Context with Images

Updated: April 10, 2023 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Circumlocution definition in real context with images and synonyms from the book, Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student. /ˌsɜː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/ (noun) Circumlocution definition an indirect or implicit way of saying something, periphrasis, euphemism, indirectness in speech, obliqueness in conversation, roundaboutness in speaking, beating around the bush Video of circumlocution Watch this video on YouTube. Circumlocution in context Circumlocution…

Ostracism – Definition & Synonyms in Real Context with Images

Updated: December 20, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Definition of Ostracism in real context with synonyms and antonyms for GRE candidates

Definition of Ostracism with synonyms, antonyms and illustrations in visual dictionary and thesaurus and in real examples and context for advanced English learners /ˈɒs.trə.sɪ.zəm/ (noun) Definition the act of excluding or banishing some special people from society or specific group or social activities, banishment, exclusion, snubbing, barring, rejection, expulsion, blacklisting, shunning, relegation, avoidance, deportation Example…

Parry GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Updated: August 8, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Parry GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈpær.i/ US /ˈper-/ (noun and verb) Definition to avoid or defend yourself against the damaging effect of a weapon or blow, dodge, evade, duck, shield yourself from, sidestep, fend off, counter, repel, ward off, deflect, block – to avoid answering questions cleverly, elude, evade, circumvent – evasion, repulsion Example A parry…

Bilk GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Updated: August 26, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Bilk GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /bɪlk/ (verb) Definition to cheat or defraud someone especially financially, trick, diddle, deceive, beat, con, gyp, dupe, swindle – avoid or evade something especially a payment, overreach Example Fraud is when a person lies to you, bilks you of a fortune, or ‘scams’ you, to gain an advantage, such as taking…

Abstain GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Updated: March 6, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Abstain GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /æbˈsteɪn/ (verb) refrain from something, prefer not to do something normal and enjoyable for personal reasons or beliefs, choose not to do something, desist, withhold, hold back, withdraw, forbear, eschew, give up, avoid, shun, curb – not to vote for or against a proposal when you can do so, sit on…

Malinger GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Updated: September 19, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Malinger GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /məˈlɪŋ.gəʳ/ (verb) Definition to pretend to be ill to evade responsibility or avoid work, feign illness, shirk, fake illness, slack, take a sickie, skive, shun, eschew Example When an employee is unable to undertake the full duties of their role or they have high levels of sickness absence due to an…

Resist 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 9

Updated: January 8, 2021 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Resist 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 9 with synonyms, antonyms and parts of speech for GRE, TOEFL & IELTS students in authentic context /rɪˈzɪst/ (verb) to show opposition to something, object to, defy, oppose, to fight against someone or something, counterattack, repel, combat, refuse to accept, avoid, refrain, endure, abstain from, desist, challenge, forbear If…

Neglect 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 6

Updated: December 25, 2020 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Neglect 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 6 Neglect 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 6 /nɪˈglekt/ (noun & verb) to give inadequate attention to someone or something, ignore, be lax about, overlook, pass over, disregard, desert, abandon, forget, avoid – negligence, abandonment, desertion, lack of care, inattention Neglect means the failure (whether intentional, careless or due…

Evade 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 5

Updated: December 22, 2020 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Evade 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 5 Evade 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 5 /ɪˈveɪd/ (verb) to cleverly avoid or escape someone or something, elude, shirk, skirt, sidestep, eschew, dodge – equivocate, prevaricate, hedge Any person who willfully attempts in any manner to evade or defeat any tax imposed by this title or the payment…

Belling the Cat – Learn English with Fairy Tales

Updated: June 9, 2024 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Belling the Cat from Aesop's Fables at LELB Society to learn English with fairy tales with podcast and new words

Belling the cat to learn English with fairy tales based on Aesop’s Fables with a podcast, list of new words and expressions for young English learners or beginners Belling the Cat is now in the public domain available on Gutenberg Project. Video of Belling the Cat Watch this video on YouTube. Belling the Cat Long…