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WordSearchSeries#18: Vitriol + Who should be blamed?
Hump day isn’t so bad in Lagos….well, if you ask me. It has not rained for like two days straight and I’m sure a lot of people appreciate how sunny it has been. Anyway, Let’s learn a new word….shall we? For #WordSearchSeries on the blog today, the new word is Vitriol. This is one of the words I found while reading a political article sometime last week. Here’s what it means: Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or deep seated ill. Bitter criticism or malice For example: His Father’s sudden gush of vitriol suprised the neighbours. Have you heard or used the word Vitriol before? We…
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WordSearchSeries #6: Ambivert
Hi hi, It’s another wednesday and that means we have a new word to share on #WordSearchSeries. You won’t believe where we found our new word?? Quick story: Phaytea’s Pulse received its first Bloggers Recognition Award , Thanks to the very lovely Sheetal. Please click ‘sheetal’ to read her blog. I decided to check the about page of the very thoughtful lady that nominated Phaytea’s Pulse and…… ……Just at the end of the first line, I found the word ‘Ambivert’. Have you heard this word before? Here is what it means: A person who has a balance of extrovert and introvert features in their personality. I guess it is safe to say I am Ambivert…
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WordSearchSeries #4: Taciturn
Today on #WordSearchSeries, I found Taciturn. I came across this word while reading a feature on bellanaija (This is a popular wedding and lifestyle website in Nigeria). Before I go on, here is a little confession. I have been poked a lot about not reading books but my argument is, I read a lot of books while growing up and this is probably the reason why I snub paper back books these days. I would rather read an e-book or just stick to articles I find interesting online. For someone who loves to ‘word my thoughts’, I will try to pick the habit again…when I am ready that is. Plus I hear…
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WordSearchSeries #2 -PRECARIOUS
Today on #WordSearchSeries, i found the word Precarious. I have never used this word before nor have I heard someone say it to me until recently. At work the other day, my boss let me know we had to prepare a memo. I grabbed my pen and notepad and proceeded to get a brief. All was going well….. then he said Precarious. #NewWordAlert From the context of the statement he made, i figured it had to do with being unstable or dicey. I mentally made a note check the word later and of course share on #WordSearchSeries. After preparing the document and sending off to the receiving department, I grabbed…
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