Thursday, January 18, 2024

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

                                                                 


 

Word: Etiquette 

  • Parts of Speech: Noun
  • Meaning: Etiquette is a code of polite conduct. 
  • Example: As a general code of etiquette, all users who post should be respectful of other community members.
  • If you practice proper etiquette, you are less likely to offend or annoy people and you may even charm them.

 

Word: Disparaging

  • Parts of Speech: Adjective
  • Meaning: Expressive of low opinion, Derogatory, Derogative
  • Example: Productive criticism is encouraged, but posts of a disparaging and inflammatory nature are unwelcome and will be rejected.

 

Word: Succinctly

  • Parts of Speech: Adverb
  • Meaning: To the point; With concise and precise brevity.
  • Example: Your subject line should clearly and succinctly describe your question.
  • Please state your case as succinctly as possible.

 

Word: Custodianship

  • Parts of Speech: Noun
  • Meaning: The position of a custodian
  • Example: Please understand that this custodianship is performed for your safety and security.

 

Word: Venture

  • Parts of Speech: Noun/Verb
  • Meaning: An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; Proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers.
  • Example:  The thought of venturing out seems like a distant galaxy.

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