definitely
-adv.
- Without question and beyond doubt. — The mother definitely has love for her child.
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defiant
-adj.
1. Defying.
2. Boldly resisting opposition.
- adv. — defiantly
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Palindromes
-n.
- A word, phrase, number or any other sequence of units which has the property of reading the same forwards as it does backwards, character for character, sometimes disregarding punctuation, capitalization and diacritics.Level, madam and racecar are examples of single word palindromes.
- A poetic form in which the sequence of words reads the same in either direction.
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Bear vs. Bare
Bear and bare are homophones—words that sound alike but have different meanings.
bear
-v.
1. To carry something.
2. To be equipped with something.
- the right to bear arms
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bear
-n.
- 1. A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae, particularly of subfamily Ursinae
- (informal) An animal that resembles a bear, such as a koala or ant bear.
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bare
-adj.
- Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.
- the bare necessities
2. Naked, uncovered.
- Don’t show your bare backside in public.
3. Having no supplies.
- a room bare of furniture
- The cupboard was bare.
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Writing Tips
Deflate those Inflated Phrases
Keep it simple! These are some great suggestions.
Good vs. Well
Adverbs are disappearing. One of the most neglected is “well.”
Good is an adjective. Adjectives are used to describe nouns—persons, places, things, or ideas. Good can also be a noun, meaning “that which is morally right; righteousness.”
Well is an adverb. Adverbs are used to describe verbs—action words.
So, are you doing good, well, or both?
Cool Things We Do With Words: Vows, Oaths, and Promises
What is more special than a promise? As children (and let’s be honest, as adults, too) we valued promises highly among our friends and family. The act of promising and the act of being worth promising something to elevates our relationships. It’s a perfect example of how beautiful and powerful words can be.
There are a lot of amazing activities we do with words and language. Few are as sacred or important as the vows or oaths that we make throughout our lives. Whether vocalized or put into writing, these words are something more than words alone; they convey an emotion and intent that is exclusive to the act of promising, the act of commitment to values and action.
This weekend, the President of the United States will be taking the Oath of Office for his second term. It is a very important promise to the U.S., but as we found out last week there are other vows and oaths that people believe have a larger impact in one’s life.
Which vows, oaths, or promises do you think carry the most weight?
Which of these promises do you think are the most beautifully worded?
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