Tuesday, 24 June 2008

Some vocabulary exercise... please leave me some comments. thanks

Word Humorous
Definition intended to excite laughter or amusement
Synonyms comedic, funny, jocose, jocular, witty
Example Yesterday we met our new teacher in the conversation class and we found him very humorous person...

Word Sentimental
Definition affectedly or extravagantly emotional
Synonyms romantic, soft, soppy, gushy
Example sometimes people really get sentimental in love which is really not good for them.

Word Persistent
Definition could not find one
Synonyms consistent, constant, continuous, determined, durable, enduring
Example one should need to be persistent to their studies to achieve some good grades.

Word Tiresome
Definition arousing no interest or curiosity
Synonyms annoying, boring, demanding, dreary, irritating
Example To my knowledge Mr. Simpson was really tiresome sort of T.V programme I have ever seen in my whole life.

Word Methodical
Definition Arranged or proceeding in a set, systematized pattern
Synonyms orderly, regular, systematic
Example Mr. Boris Johnson has to have more methodical approaches to bring us a safe and sound London

Word Eloquent
Definition fluently persuasive and forceful
Synonyms articulate, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken
Example In my pre-sessional English course I found both of my teachers (Steve and Helen) really eloquent type of persons.

Word Convention
Definition A formal assemblage of the members of a group
Synonyms assembly, conference, congress, convocation, meeting
Example in Zimbabwe Mr. Tsavangiri the opposition leader of ex-president Mugabe had to find shelter under the roof of the Dutch convention after the intimidation of Mr. Mugabe’s thugs.

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