Tag: vocabulary

SAT WORD OF THE DAY – MULTIFARIOUS

multifarious – (adj) many and of various types.

定義 : 多種的

synonyms – diverse, many, numerous, various, varied, diversified, multiple, multitudinous, multiplex, manifold, multifaceted, legion, different, heterogenous, eclectic, sundry, miscellaneous, assorted, variegated

 

 

 

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – BLANDISHMENT

blandishment – (n) a flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something.

定義 : 奉承/甜言蜜語

synonyms – flattery, cajolery, coaxing, wheedling, honeyed words, smooth talk, soft words, blarney; fulsomeness, simpering, fawning, toadying, ingratiating, ingratiation, currying favour, inveiglement; charm offensive

 

 

 

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When should you take the SAT?

Vector red Pencil selecting when to startThe New York Times is one of my favorite publications in the world for high quality journalism and as a result, good learning opportunities for kids just by reading the daily.

The newspaper published an interesting article about “When to Take the SAT?” and posed some interesting questions.

They share that kids as young as kindergarten students are keeping track of vocabulary words to help them do well on the standardized exam.  But Kindergarten?  Will a 5 or 6 year old understand the context of SAT words like “propinquity” or “welter?”

Frankly, one of the reasons why they have those terms in their lexicon is that they aren’t mature enough to even handle the context of the terms.  Should a child understand understand that the second definition of the term “welter” means “lie soaked in blood?”  I would say that’s too mature of a term or her or him to recognize or even grasp.  However, the point isn’t whether or not s/he should understand reatively esoteric terms, but that sometimes learning concepts or even ideas can wait until the later stages of a child’s development.  Does reading “1984” in middle school help?  I’m not sure if it’s a great idea given that there are sexual themes that might confuse an adolescent and possibly even teach them that promiscuity is proper or it isn’t wrong.

While we believe that vocabulary is very important to learn at a younger age and we very much welcome the opportunity to teach your children earlier, there may be a limit to how early.  

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – EFFLUVIUM

effluvium – (n) an unpleasant or harmful odour or discharge.

定義 : 臭味

 

 

 

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – DESICCATE

desiccate – (v) remove the moisture from(something), typically in order to preserve it.

定義 : 使乾燥

synonyms – dried, dried up, dry, dehydrated, powered

 

2nd definition – (v) lacking interest, passion, or energy.

 

 

 

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比爾·蓋茨後悔沒做甚麼?

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如果你未聽過 Reddit 的 AMA，你一定會覺得好有趣。Reddit是一個書籤網站，其中一處為AMA (Ask Me Anything) 即「問我任何問題」的環節邀請名人新貴使用一個普通名字來回答問題。近日，世界首富在AMA做了三個問題。我見到第一個問題他這樣回應:

嗨比爾，我的問題：

「在你生命中，有甚麼事你後悔做或沒有做？」

他的回答是：

我覺得自己非常愚蠢因為我不懂得任何外語。高中時我曾修讀拉丁文和希臘文而且取得Ａ級成績，我猜它們幫助我理解和運用詞彙，但我更希望學習法語，阿拉伯語或中文。我一直希望有時間研究其中的一個，可能是法文，因為它是最容易的。我曾經使用Duolingo一段時間但並未能堅持下去。令人驚訝的是，馬克·．扎克伯格學懂了普通話，還與中國學生進行問答環節，真是不可思議!

當我知道在香港有很多人學習英語作為第二種語言或與外國人溝通的主要語言，我鼓勵你行多一步—　認真地學習並把它應用在日常生活

多年之後，你就不會像比爾·蓋茨般後悔。

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – BLAZON

blazon – (v) display prominently or vividly.

定義 : 以紋章裝飾

synonyms – display, exhibit, show, put on display, draw attention to, present, spread, emblazon, plaster, flaunt, parade, reveal

 

2nd definition – (n) a correct description of armorial bearings.

定義 : 紋章

 

 

 

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – PERFIDIOUS

perfidious – (adj) deceitful and untrustworthy.

定義 : 不誠實的

synonyms – treacherous, duplicitous, deceitful, disloyal, faithless, unfaithful, traitorous, treasonous, false, untrue, double-dealing, dishonest, two-faced, Janus-faced, untrustworthy

 

 

 

*note: all definitions, synonyms or otherwise provided for the aforementioned words were found on google’s definition engine or another online dictionary of reputable quality.  These words and their meanings were solely provided for reference and as supplements to any efforts in learning about the words.  All learning from the terms should be verified by the user to validate the authenticity or use in one’s particular purposes.  

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – DAIS

dais – (n) a low platform for a lectern or throne.

定義 : 高臺

synonyms – platform, stage, podium, rostrum, stand, grandstand, staging, apron, soapbox, stump, lectern, pulpit, box dock

 

 

 

*note: all definitions, synonyms or otherwise provided for the aforementioned words were found on google’s definition engine or another online dictionary of reputable quality.  These words and their meanings were solely provided for reference and as supplements to any efforts in learning about the words.  All learning from the terms should be verified by the user to validate the authenticity or use in one’s particular purposes.

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SAT WORD OF THE DAY – IMPORTUNE

importune – (v) harass (someone)persistently for or to do something.

定義 : 强求

synonyms – beg, beseech, entreat, implore, plead with, appeal to, apply to, call on, supplicate, solicit, petition, enjoin; More harass, pester, beset, press, dun, bader, bother, torment, plaque, hound, nag, harry

 

 

 

*note: all definitions, synonyms or otherwise provided for the aforementioned words were found on google’s definition engine or another online dictionary of reputable quality.  These words and their meanings were solely provided for reference and as supplements to any efforts in learning about the words.  All learning from the terms should be verified by the user to validate the authenticity or use in one’s particular purposes.  

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