« I’m thirty years old, but I read at the thirty-four-year-old level. »
Archives de l’auteur : FJ
jocular
Definition: (adjective) Characterized by jokes and good humor. Synonyms: jesting, joking. Usage: The jocular atmosphere of the mess hall disappeared when the drill sergeant entered the room. Discuss
nemesis
Definition: (noun) A source of harm or ruin. Synonyms: bane, scourge, curse. Usage: My doctor says I need to improve my diet immediately, but fast food, my great nemesis, tempts me every day during my commute home. Discuss
accustom
Definition: (verb) Make psychologically or physically used (to something). Synonyms: habituate. Usage: Endeavor, then, to accustom yourself to our manner of living in these northern climes as you did to those of Rome, Florence, Milan, and Madrid. Discuss
Katharine Butler Hathaway
« It is only by following your deepest instinct that you can lead a rich life, and if you let your fear of consequence prevent you from following your deepest instinct, then your life will be safe, expedient and thin. »
Stewart L. Udall
« We have, I fear, confused power with greatness. »
buttery
Definition: (adjective) Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech. Synonyms: fulsome, oleaginous, smarmy, unctuous, soapy, oily. Usage: John's buttery praise was getting him nowhere with our new boss, who was clearly astute enough to discern an attempt to curry favor. Discuss