Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Another word to impress the world...

ÉLAN: ardor; dash; strong eagerness; distinctive elegance

Ex: In the final round of competition, George and Sarah danced with great élan. Their verve and elegance landed them on the cover of magazines and endorsement contracts which brought them a bonanza.

<Idiom of the Day>
Cog in the wheel: one who holds a minor post in a large organization

<Quote of the Day>
"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects the wind; the realist adjusts the sails."
-Anonymous

Everyone should know this word

VERVE: an energetic style

Ex: Lang Lang's piano playing exuded verve.

Idiom of the day:

Glutton for punishment: someone who is eager for a burden or difficulty day of reckoning

Quote of the day:
"Let no man pull you low enough to hate him." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Impress people with your vocabulary

This blog is about words, good words that people can use in everyday conversation or writing. Without further ado, here is the word of the day:

BONANZA: boom; a rich mine of precious ore;a windfall

Example: Owing to her business acumen and a bit of luck, her investment in Success Corp. has proven to be a bonanza.