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THE VOCAB
WEEKLY
Feb 8 to Feb 14ssue 18Visual
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Contents
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Title Page No.1. Acclivity 1
2. Apparition 2
3. Blitz 3
4. Carpe Diem 45. Covert 5
6. Spewed 6
7. Status Quo 7
8. Work Out Zone 89. Answers 9
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ACCLIVITY
Acclivity
That hard to cycle road that ascents upwards, where you keep exhausting your energy to gain momentum to
enjoy a smooth ride downwards is called acclivity.
The mental imagery of a road sign is the easiest to recall, as demonstrated here, symbolizes acclivity, quite
tiresome when waiting on a rollercoaster, but very rewarding as a form of a progress graph.
Acclivity carries the following dictionary definitions:1. An upward slope, especially from the ground
2. An ascend
Master tips for Acclivity:
Acclivity evolved from the word activity. Remember acclivity, as activity and hopefully the activity you are
pursuing shall be progressive and reaching new heights, or ascending, hence the meaning an activity upward.
Usage examples of Acclivity:1. The resort rests peacefully on the step acclivity of the mountain.
2. The kid rode his skateboard of the acclivity of the hand rail.
Synonyms:1. Ascent : To reach higher. (noun)
2. uphill - the upward slope of a hill
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APPARITION
Apparition
Ghostly figures galore
Apparition comes from the word appear, that is to come into sight. Not a surprise, is it?Apparitions are unfriendly and unwanted appearances, that just suddenly come into the picture. Examples of
these are the ones made by ghosts. By the way, the ghosts/apparitions in our poster are pretty friendly.
As an extension of this appearance,apparition as a noun came to mean ghosts only.
Apparition carries the followingdictionary definitions:
1. A ghostly figure; a specter.
2. A sudden or unusual sight.
3. The act of appearing; appearance.
Usage examples forApparition:
1. Supposedapparitions can scare the hell out of children.2. The native Red Indians were amazed at the apparition of these white strangers that began to inhabit their
land.
Synonyms:Phantasm: A ghostly appearing figure/Something existing in perception only.
Spectre: A mental representation of some haunting experience/A ghostly appearing figure.
Phantom: Something apparently sensed but having no physical reality.
Ghoul: Someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection/An evil spirit or ghost.
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BLITZ
BLITZ
Origin of the word BlitzThe word blitz is a relic of the World War 2. It comes from the reference Hitler made to describe his
extremely aggressive and intense campaign: BLITZKRIEG. During World War 2, Germany expanded with
Germany expanded skill and speed through Europe and captured Poland, Belgium and France almost in ablink of an eye. The wordBlitzkrieg means war that is fought as quickly as lighting strikes. Soon this word
was adopted in military parlance to describe any quick and efficient military action.
And as it happens with many things, the shorter form of the word began to be used in Britain and we got out
present day wordBlitz. The use of the wordblitz does not limit itself to war alone. One of its meaning is the
same as blitzkrieg but it is also used to describe any aggressive campaign. For example, all the intense ad
campaigns we see when a new product is about to be launched by a company. Or the ones launched by
politicians when they stand for an election. At that time, it is all about being in the limelight.
Thedictionary definitions forBlitz are as follows:
1. a. A blitzkrieg. (noun)
b. A heavy aerial bombardment. (noun)
2. An intense campaign. (noun)
3. Football A sudden charge upon the quarterback by one or more of the linebackers or defensive backs when
the ball is snapped. Also called red-dog. (noun)
4. To subject to a blitz.
5. Football To rush (the quarterback) in a blitz.
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CARPE DIEM
Carpe Diem
Origin of the phrase Carpe Diem:
Carpe diem is a Latin phrase that translates to seize the day.If we go by the literal translation, Carpe translates to pluck (pluck as in the plucking of fruit). So, its moreliteral translation equates to pluck the day when it is ripe. An extended phrase based on the same is 'carpediem, quam minimum credulapostero' translates as 'Pluck the day, trusting as little as possible in the future'.
Original Origin Story of Carpe Diem:The first reference to the phrase carpe diem can be found in Odes Book I written by the lyric poet Quintus
HoratiusFlaccus (65 BC8 BC), more widely known as Horace:Dum loquimur, fugeritinvida
Aetas: carpe diem, quam minimum credulapostero
This translates to: While we're talking, envious time is fleeing: pluck the day, put no trust in the future.
Thedictionary definitions for Carpe Diem are as follows:
1. Seize the day; enjoy the present, as opposed to placing all hope in the future.
Masters tip to learn Carpe Diem:On my visit to the place Mcleodganj, a hill station in the Indian state, Himachal Pradesh, I had the fortune of
eating at a place called carpe diem. That was the first time I encountered the phrase. And trust me, I didmake the best of my time there: seizing as many special wood oven baked pizzas as I could. My suggestion:
link the phrase with the memory that represents enjoyment and living to the fullest in a given moment of time.
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COVERT
COVERT
Covertimplies covering something and disguising something. USAs operation to kill Osama was a COVERToperation. Militaries and armies generally involve themselves in COVERT operations. All illegal activities,
like drug trade and human trafficking, are done under COVERTexcuses.
Do you plan to carry out any such COVERTactivity?
Thedictionary definitions for COVERTare as follows:
1. Concealed; secret; disguised. (adjective)
2. Covered; sheltered. (adjective)
3.Law: (of a wife) under the protection of one's husband. (adjective)
4. A covering; cover. (noun)
5. A shelter or hiding place. (noun)
6. Concealment or disguise. (noun)
7.Hunting: a thicket giving shelter to wild animals or game. (noun)
(The list of definitions is a little long.)
Mnemonic Tip to learn COVERT:
COVERTcan be simple learned from one reference: it sounds like COVERED.
So in simple terms:
COVERT=COVERED+T
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SPEWED
SPEWED
Origin of the word Spew
SPEW is one of those words in English that comes from the family that means ejecting or dischargingliquid. These words start with the letters sp-. These words include:Spit: Expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
Sputter: Spit up in an explosive manner
Spout: Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet/ Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
Each of these words can be traced back to an Indo-European base *spyu-, *spy-, etc, which is imitative of the sound of spitting. Hence, each of these words is related in one way or the other to discharge of
something.
In terms of usage, have a look at the following:
1. Volcanoesspew molten lava.
2. Harsh and bitter womenspew nothing else but venom.3. A marriage gone badspews destruction for the children.
4. If one eats like a glutton, one can only expect tospewones food out.
Thedictionary definitions for SPEWED are as follows:
1. To discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth; vomit. (verb)
2. To eject from the stomach through the mouth; vomit. (verb)
3. To cast forth, gush, or eject, as in disgust or anger. (verb)
4. Something that is spewed; vomit. (noun)
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STATUS QUO
STATUS QUO
Status quo implies the current state of being, what is happening right now. The status quo of the disputes
such as the one between Israel and Palestine has remained the same for years. In law, status quo is an
important term and indicates the current state of any proceedings. A lot of judicial orders are passed where
the litigants are told to maintain the status quo, that is maintain the condition as it is now.Thedictionary
definitions for Status quo are as follows:
1. The existing condition or state of affairs. (noun)
Masters Tip to learn Status quo:
The quo in status quo is derived from Latin qu . It means in which. Hence, the word status quo means thestate in which, that is the current state of matters.
Word in Context:As from the judge picture above and this usage example, we get to see what status quo means.
This particular paragraph is amazing. It outlines what happens in political circles and how status quo returns.
The sequence of events in the above paragraph is almost true for any situation.
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Work Out Zone
Work Out 1: Match the following words with their respective meanings or synonyms.
Word Meaning or Synonym
1 Acclivity A Bombardment
2 Apparition B State of affairs3 Blitz C Ghost
4 Carpe Diem D Clandestine
5 Covert E Ascent
6 Spewed F Make the most of it
7 Status Quo G Barfed
Work Out 2: Did you really understand the word?
1. One should always spew ones food out. yes no
2. Apparitions are friendly creatures. yes no3. I went downhill keeping up with the acclivity. yes no
4. One coverts secrets. yes no
5. Courts manage the status quo in disputes. yes no
6. Fighters jets blitz an area with bombs in wars. yes no
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Answers: Work Out Zone
Work Out 1
1-E, 2-C, 3-A, 4-F, 5-D, 6-G, 7-B
Work Out 2
1-no, 2- no, 3-no, 4-yes, 5-yes, 6-yes
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