Friday, February 24, 2017

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Friday, February 17, 2017

Thursday, February 16, 2017

alongside

Line up alongside the black tape.

/əˈlɔŋˈsaɪd, əˈlɒŋ-/
= beside; by the side of; next to;

permeate

the aroma of soup permeated the air.



/ˈpɜr miˌeɪt/
spread throughout (something)

starts

As technology advances, ...
As technology evolves, ...
With the proliferation of mobile devices, ...

Thanks to ..., ...
As a result of ..., ...
Owing to the introduction of ..., ...
Due to ..., ...

grows

The computational complexity of this algorithm grows quadratically with the number of available time slots.


/kwɒˈdræt ɪk/
of the second degree

Monday, February 13, 2017

staunch

He is a staunch Republican.
He is a staunch liberal.


adj.
/stɔntʃ, stɑntʃ/

ثابت قدم

tweak

We have a very outstanding trade relationship with Canada. We’ll be tweaking it.

to tweak:  to make a fine adjustment

Thursday, February 9, 2017

trendy

"This was not common or trendy 40 years ago", she pointed out.

innermost

the innermost layer of the earth


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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

humble beginnings

Great things can come from humble beginnings.

fortify

Winter is coming - time to fortify yourself with some hot coffee (and timbits).

/ˈfɔr təˌfaɪ/
strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.



Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

internment

Today's Google Doodle honors Fred Korematsu, an American civil rights activist who objected to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. He famously said, "If you have the feeling that something is wrong, don't be afraid to speak up."



/ɪnˈtɜrn mənt/
the state of being confined as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons.