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Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex words. WORD OF THE WEEK PERT: having or showing confidence and a lack of respect or seriousness especially in an amusing or appealing way : small and attractive Full Definition 1 a : saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured b : being trim and chic : jaunty a pert little hat c : piquantly stimulating is a pert notion 2 : lively, vivacious pert·ly adverb pert·ness noun Examples a pert girl who is a member of the cheerleading squad a pert retort that irritated the teacher. SLANG OF THE WEEK JOMO We've all experienced FOMO, or the "fear of missing out," but JOMO describes the opposite. If you're more than content to stay in and watch Netflix, that's the joy of missing out. Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseos...

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex words. WORD OF THE WEEK Caveat [ca·ve·at] 1. A warning or proviso: something said as a warning, caution, or qualification. For example: The agreement contains the usual caveats. SLANG OF THE WEEK Salty Feeling salty is akin to feeling upset or angry — usually over something minor, like getting teased. Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex words. WORDS OF THE WEEK Epochal [ep·och·al] 1. Highly significant or important; momentous. For example— “Epochal decisions made by the president.” 2. Without parallel For example— “Epochal stupidity.” SLANG OF THE WEEK Shook: Use it as an adjective and you’ll mean shocked, surprised, or startled. The inner monologue for feeling shook is "Whoa, what just happened?" Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complexwords. WORDS OF THE WEEK Venality [ve·nal·i·ty] 1. The condition of being susceptible to bribery or corruption. 2. The use of a position of trust for dishonest gain. For example: “The venality of a corrupt judge.” SLANG OF THE WEEK Mood Use mood in lieu of saying "same." Generally, it describes something you're into, as in... For example: "All I want to do tonight is lay on my couch and watch The Bachelorette." "Big mood." Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words. WORDS OF THE WEEK Perpetuity (per·pe·tu·i·ty): 1. Time without end; eternity. 2. The quality or condition of being perpetual. For example— “The terms of the agreement remain in effect in perpetuity .” SLANG OF THE WEEK The Fuzz — The Police. For example— “Don’t let the fuzz catch you.” Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words. WORDS OF THE WEEK Assiduous [as·sid·u·ous] 1. Constant in application or attention; diligent. For example- “An assiduous worker who strove for perfection.” 2. Unceasing; persistent For example- “ Assiduous cancer research.” SLANG OF THE WEEK Paddy — A temper tantrum. For example- “Don’t throw a paddy about your team losing.” Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  This week and for the next few weeks, we'll be delving into new words or new additions to the dictionary. WORDS OF THE WEEK Throw shade: express contempt or disrespect for someone publicly, especially by subtle or indirect insults or criticisms. Example sentence There was an awkward situation when the singer seemingly threw shade at pop legend Britney Spears. Totes: totally, in informal form Example sentence It's summer so it's light all the time plus the scenery is totes amazing. Toxic debt: debt that has a high risk of default Example sentence The most common way to rack up toxic debt is with a credit card. Train wreck: big disaster or mess, a disastrous calamity or source of trouble. Example sentence You can get Ben's story everywhere, his train wreck of a private l...

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  This week and for the next few weeks, we'll be delving into new words or new additions to the dictionary. WORDS OF THE WEEK Noob: a person who is inexperienced in a particular activity, especially use of the Internet or computer. Example sentence Some gaming forums are crawling with annoying noobs, who have little contribution. Normie: an ordinary or normal person, who believes in popular opinion. Example sentence Tom is a normie because he is a regular Facebook user. Prosopagnosia: inability to recognize faces, face blindness. Example sentence Wear that red hat when you get off train, she is sort of prosopagnosia. Rage-quit: angrily abandon an activity or pursuit that has become frustrating, especially the playing of a video game. Example sentence Every time I play Flappy Bir...

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  This week and for the next few weeks, we'll be delving into new words or new additions to the dictionary. WORDS OF THE WEEK Mankini: A brief one-piece bathing garment for men. Example sentence He wandered down the beach in his mankini, to the amazement of onlookers. Manspreading: A man, especially on public transportation, sitting position with his legs wide apart, in such a way as to encroach on an adjacent seat or seats. Example sentence There's so much manspreading going on on my train; I think I'm going to start biking to work. Matchy-matchy: Excessively color-coordinated. Example sentence The key looks stylish is to avoid an outfit that's too matchysentence Meh: Uninspiring; unexceptional, impressed about something Example sentence I ordered a new dress online, but...

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  This week and for the next few weeks, we'll be delving into new words or new additions to the dictionary. WORDS OF THE WEEK Humblebrag: make a seemingly modest, self-critical, or casual statement or reference. Example sentence People make themselves look smart, humblebragging about reading what's billed as one of the 20th century's most difficult books. Hyperconnected: characterised by the habitual and widespread use of the internet. Example sentences In the hyperconnected world, many my coworkers work from home. Hypermiling: altering a car to maximize its fuel economy Example sentences It's possible to improve fuel economy by 37 percent just by changing the way you drive, so hypermiling is gaining interest in light of high fuel costs. Illiterati: people who are not wel...

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  This week and for the next few weeks, we'll be delving into new words or new additions to the dictionary. WORDS OF THE WEEK Cool hunter: one who predicts new styles and trends Example sentence She is a freelance marketing consultant, a cool hunter with an unusual intuitive sensitivity for branding. Droolworthy: extremely attractive or desirable Example sentence He is always an interested man, up close he is even more droolworthy . Ear tickler: Someone who pleases other people with paying lot of compliments or flattering. Example sentences She got a promotion because she's the ultimate ear tickler . We usually don't trust his words, which are from an all-known ear tickler. Echo chamber: an environment in which a person encounters only beliefs or opinions that coincide with t...

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words. This week and for the next few weeks, we'll be delving into new words or new additions to the dictionary. WORDS OF THE WEEK Accidial — dial someone's number on phone accidentally. For example; The other day I accidialed my boss at 5 am, that was quite embarrassing. I was trying to call Kelly A. but I accidialed and called Kelly B. Awesomesauce — extremely good; excellent For example; My new bike is awesomesauce!!! Buko — a person who is less than 5ft tall and really angry For example; Man that guy is a real buko . Conlag — an invented language intended for human communication For example; He is a conlang expert, who invented Dothraki for "Game of Thrones". Some of the above words are actually examples of "conlag". So come around next week and learn some m...

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  WORD OF THE WEEK Bucolic (bu·col·ic) —Of or relating to the pleasant aspects of country life. “He retired to a more bucolic life on his farm.” SLANG OF THE WEEK LEWL: it is an acronym/abbreviation of a slang word. It actually another way of typing LOL, although it can be used sarcastically sometimes too. So now when you read LEWL in a conversation or chat with someone, don't be scared it just means something simple. Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  WORD OF THE WEEK Rapacious (ra·pa·cious) Adj Aggressively greedy or ravenous; plundering: “A rapacious salesman.” SLANG OF THE WEEK Spawny — Lucky. “That was a spawny outcome for you." Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  WORD OF THE WEEK Frenetic (fre·net·ic) — Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way: “A frenetic ride on the snowboard.” SLANG OF THE WEEK Hard Cheese — An expression of bad luck. “Hard cheese if he does. We’re entitled to our break.” Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  WORD OF THE WEEK Circumspect [cir·cum·spect] adj Wary and unwilling to take risks. “His circumspect approach to investing.” SLANG OF THE WEEK Doofer — An unnamed object. Thing, thingamajig, whatchamacallit. “What is that doofer?” Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  WORD OF THE WEEK Apocryphal [a·poc·ry·phal] Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. “Apocryphal stories dating from Hollywood’s golden age.” SLANG OF THE WEEK Blinding — An adjective for excellence. “ The Prime Minister gave a blinding inauguration speech.” Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words. WORD OF THE WEEK Sartorial [sar·to·ri·al] Of or relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress. “Sartorial taste; “Sartorial elegance.” SLANG OF THE WEEK Wag off — To waste time, or play truant. “I had nothing to do but wag off at work.” Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  WORD OF THE WEEK: Conflate [con·flate] — Combine two or more texts, ideas, etc. into one. “Their ideas were conflated in ways that were not helpful.” SLANG OF THE WEEK: Tosh — Nonsense. “It’s a lot of tosh to act like that.” Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa

Hey TTB followers and welcome to Vocabulary Building with ME(Stephanie). Here we explore words from weird,  to archaic, to long and short, simple and complex, to even slang words.  WORD OF THE WEEK: Untenable [un·ten·a·ble] —Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. “She was in an untenable situation that was difficult to get out of.” SLANG OF THE WEEK: Paddy — A temper tantrum. “Don’t throw a paddy about your team losing.” Post by: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa Facebook: Stephanie Aiseosa Osaruyi Instagram: stephanieonette_ Twitter: Osaruyi Stephanie Aiseosa