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Writer's pictureShashi Kallae

Lexicon Lift: 5 Daily Words (Are you familiar with these? And how do you use these words?)

Sunday, December 17, 2023


  Word: Persuade


  • Parts of Speech: Verb

  • Meaning: To persuade is to get your way; twist somebody’s arm.

  • With a carefully constructed argument and with the strength of your argument, you persuade with language. 

  • Example: You can’t persuade me to eat the desert!

 

Word: Analytical


  • Parts of Speech: Adjective

  • Meaning:  Evaluating Information gathered from Observation and experience; Critical Thinking; 

  • Example: If you are good at analysis, you take a problem or task and break it down into smaller elements to solve the problem or complete the task. It means you have an analytical mind.

 

Word: Sensationalized


  • Parts of Speech: Verb

  • Meaning: To sensationalize is to exaggerate a story, event, or moment and make it more thrilling or alarming.

  • Example: Media use this tactic constantly, sensationalizing a news story's details.

 

Word: Conscientious


  • Parts of Speech: Adjective

  • Meaning: Being careful, thoughtful, and decent.

  • Example: Conscientious people show care and put in a big effort.

 

Word: Reverent


  • Parts of Speech: Adjective

  • Meaning: Feeling or showing profound respect; adoring, worshipful, veneration; reverence for God.

  • Example: And that is what he did, always silent, reverent, and present.

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