Learn a word every day

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Re: Learn a word every day
« Reply #90 on: November 04, 2015, 12:52:21 PM »
Hyperbole - Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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« Reply #91 on: November 04, 2015, 12:54:03 PM »
she shed - (noun) (informal) ---  a garden shed owned by and equipped for a woman

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« Reply #92 on: November 04, 2015, 04:08:27 PM »
This one is interesting to know Shahriar Sir :)




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« Reply #93 on: November 08, 2015, 10:53:16 AM »
arré : Used to express annoyance, surprise, or interest, or to attract someone’s attention.

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« Reply #94 on: November 08, 2015, 10:55:59 AM »
athame: A black-handled, double-edged ritual knife used in modern witchcraft.

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« Reply #95 on: November 08, 2015, 10:57:17 AM »
Belay: Fix (a running rope) round a cleat, rock, pin, or other object, to secure it.

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« Reply #96 on: November 11, 2015, 11:52:11 AM »
she shed! wow!Great to know such a wonderful word. ;)

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« Reply #97 on: November 11, 2015, 04:51:18 PM »
nerd power : heat generated by computers and used, for example to heat places.

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« Reply #98 on: November 11, 2015, 04:51:47 PM »
smart desk : a computerized desk that can be raised for use while standing and can monitor such things as the user’s movements, time spent at the desk sitting or standing, and calories burnt, and prompt the user to move about or stand up, etc.

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« Reply #99 on: November 21, 2015, 04:23:04 PM »
Sycophant: a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

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Re: Learn a word every day
« Reply #100 on: November 21, 2015, 04:50:16 PM »
Really, it's a good initiative  :)
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« Reply #101 on: November 21, 2015, 07:35:40 PM »
Blook   

A blend of 'book' and 'blog' :  a book written by a blogger.
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« Reply #102 on: November 21, 2015, 07:36:22 PM »
Bling (n): Expensive, ostentatious clothing and jewelry.
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« Reply #103 on: November 21, 2015, 07:37:22 PM »
Chillax (v): Calm down and relax.
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« Reply #104 on: November 21, 2015, 07:39:34 PM »
Agritourism   A form of tourism in which tourists stay on farms or in agricultural villages, and often participate in farm activities.
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