Lexicon Lift: 5 Daily Words (How familiar are you with these, and in what ways do you utilize them?) - December 07, 2023

 Word: toboggan.

• Parts of Speech: Noun/Verb.
• Meaning: A long, narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front; move along.
• Example: One man rushed to the top of a snow-covered hill and slid down using a cardboard box as an improvised toboggan.

Word: slicking

• Parts of Speech: Noun.
• Meaning: Slick means smooth or slippery.
• Example: The snow grew heavier in the afternoon in Austin, covering rooftops and slicking roads.

Word: predominantly.

• Parts of Speech: adverb.
• Meaning: To rule; for the most part; dominate; govern.
• Example: Central and Southern France are predominantly wine countries; beer only represents 16 percent of the country's alcoholic drinks market.

Word: doling.

• Parts of Speech: Noun/Verb.
• Meaning: A share of money, food, or clothing that is part of charity.
• Example: The women aren't doling out charity. She pays $3.00 for an hour of Skype time to talk to her husband, who works in Dubai.

Word: Props.

• Parts of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: Proper Respect.
• Example: I have to give my props to the governor for handling the problem.