Friday, 13 February 2015

11th February

1. Derogatory, adjective: express our low opinion of them
He refused to withdraw derogatory remarks made about his loss.

2. Dogged, adjective: determine to do something even if it becomes difficult or dangerous
They have through sheer dogged determination, slowly gained respect for their efforts.

3. Aversion, noun: dislike them very much
Many people have natural and emotional aversions to insect.

4. Destitute, adjective: poor enough to need help from others
Jean Valjean, is at first destitute, but through the grace of a priest, he makes something of his life.

5. Paradoxical, adjective: seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
That light could be both a particle and a wave seem paradoxical, but nonetheless it is true.

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