English Class

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English Class

I provide big words here, however, it must ever be remembered that these words must be used when you feel the real need of using them. Imprint these words of C. S. Lewis in your mind: “Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say 'infinitely' when you mean 'very'; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.”

Words of the day

Proponent: n. An advocate or a person who argues in favour of something or someone. It is shameful that In England the proponents of child abusers are arguing that the new laws are needlessly tough.

Tip-off n. An information which is secret, advance and tells the hidden plans. Getting a tip-off, the police raided the old house and found illegal weapons.

Comeuppance n. A well-deserved punishment. Hitler’s suicide was the comeuppance of his cruelty.

Idioms of the day

Wrap someone up in cotton wool (this is British and Australian): To protect someone a lot without letting him to be independent. Parents shouldn’t wrap up their children in cotton wool otherwise they will never grow up.

A wet blanket (informal): A person who does or says something which stops the enjoyment of others. We all were enjoying the movie but our cable operator appeared a wet blanket when he suddenly interrupted the broadcast. I will call Mr Lawrence a wet blanket because he accused Mr Joseph of cheating which spoilt the party.

Spell out something: To explain something in detail. My sir spells out each and every aspect of the subject.

Combination of words

Hubbub of chatter (hubbub = n. Noise, confusion): Oh, assemble a couple of women, and you will go mad by the hubbub of chatter.

Animated by victory: The whole nation was animated by victory when India won the cricket world cup.

Broil of politics: It is cheerful to catch up with the broil of politics after working for the whole day.

I must simply add that the best way to remember words is to use them while speaking and writing. Remember only a few hundred words and know well where and how to use them; and your writing and speaking will get a smart fluency.