i'm not happy with the word choices. words i would have learned in elementary. please make it more challenging and interesting or i will have to remove the gadget. sorry.
I think Anonymous should try thinking! Add a Dictionary to your page, then you can find a use for every word you're given - believe me, every one has a use.
the low quality of word of the day choice is a concern. Invariably the words are either obvious ones that everyone knows or obscure ones that no one would ever benefit from learning. I think the process used (is it currently a random number generator?) to pick the word of the day needs improvement.
Today's usage sentence should be re-headed "useless". Was a less convoluted phrase not available to demonstrate the proper utilization of 'forfeiture'? Good grief.
The usage for today's word seems very archaic. With the evolution of language is there not a good case for evolving these examples too? You could have, as an example, "Watching footage of the ex-president try to explain his most recent policy at the time, the assembled audience could only scoff at his poor grasp of the English language"
I would like a higher level for college+ grads. The words I have seen so far are ones I use in everyday conversation. Please add some that are challenging and will be welcome additions to an over 16 year old's vocabulary.
Today's word mettle whose vocabulary are we expanding here? Lame unless you're new to english.
Word: epitome ... but an example of racial traits?Anonymous - Jun 30, 2009 - Report this comment
Fritz, or Frederick Hartmann, was an epitome of all the vices and virtues, foibles and excellences, of his race. _______________________________________ The above is the usage you chose for the word "epitome." Really? You came up with an example of race to illustrate a word? I think this unadvisable and discriminatory. It really doesn't even matter which "race" you are describing.
But as far as the forces are concerned : # Artificer Sergeant Major, an appointment held by a Warrant Officer Class 1 in the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. A soldier of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers selected for special electro-mechanical training and rapid promotion to the rank of Staff Sergeant. The Royal Artificers, a corps of the British army which in 1813 became the Royal Sappers and Miners, which in 1856 merged into the Royal Engineers # Instrument Artificer, a person who has served a recognized apprenticeship in the field of Measurement and Control. Marine/Air/Weapons Engineering Artificer, was a branch of the Royal Navy undergoing specialist engineering training and rapid promotion to Chief Petty Officer. The latter i was one of.. pretty insulting that your system is not even spydering correctly. If you want your gadget re-writen properly we will do it for free..
If you are too lazy to give more than one meaning, give the common one! Rupicolous = composed of or inscribed on rock; The botanical meaning you give is far more specialised and obscure.
try Phocabulary. Photo word of the day.Anonymous - May 7, 2009 - Report this comment
How can you possibly define derelict with any reference to abandon or leave (the root meaning). Are writing these definitions based on your own poor understanding of English?
Today's word, Peck, is a bit bogus. A peck is actually a dry measurement of US Custom standard 8 quarts. A slang use is as a lot, e.g., being in a peck of trouble. Nothing here to really expand the vocabulary especially for use in business or professionally - so this gadget goes away from my iGoogle now.
I was hoping this would improve my vocab, but these are words you should have learned in elementary school. It does make me feel superior every time I log into igoogle, so if you're literate and looking for an ego boost, perhaps you should add this gadget.
Prehensile defined as: "Immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth". Compact OED defines it as: "(chiefly of an animal’s limb or tail) capable of grasping"
However, mannequins are NEVER animate. That could have well been a typo however as stated before me, mannequins are not exclusive to the female sex, as men are sold clothes as well. An animate mannequin becomes a model and even then the contexts are unmistakably different. Photos versus standing still. Walkways versus.....standing still.....
re mannequinsA mannequin is NOT the exclusive domain of women. There are many mannequins which are male. Further, the term "fashion model" (which you used as a synonym) is incorrect and inadequate. Mannequins are typically inanimate - objects which are made to display clothes and accessories. francine govan - Oct 15, 2008 - Report this comment
A mannequin is NOT the exclusive domain of women. There are many mannequins which display male clothing, making them male mannequins. Further, the term "fashion model" (which you used as a synonym) is incorrect and inadequate. Mannequins are typically inanimate - objects which are made to display clothes and accessories, or as a tool for tailors and seamstresses. The sentence used to exemplify this definition is also mistaken: it suggests that a woman strives to look beautiful so she can become inanimate, a dummy good for nothing other as a display case. (?????) Try harder.
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rather simplistic Jason Moore - Nov 11, 2009 - Report this comment
i'm not happy with the word choices. words i would have learned in elementary. please make it more challenging and interesting or i will have to remove the gadget. sorry.
Bob Gray Robert Scott Gray - Oct 27, 2009 - Report this comment
I think Anonymous should try thinking! Add a Dictionary to your page, then you can find a use for every word you're given - believe me, every one has a use.
Locomatic joyce turner - Oct 23, 2009 - Report this comment
I enjoy Word of the Day. If I didn't I wouldn't have it on my page.
no offense but ... Anonymous - Oct 1, 2009 - Report this comment
the low quality of word of the day choice is a concern. Invariably the words are either obvious ones that everyone knows or obscure ones that no one would ever benefit from learning. I think the process used (is it currently a random number generator?) to pick the word of the day needs improvement.
Usage?? Dayle Denney - Sep 12, 2009 - Report this comment
Today's usage sentence should be re-headed "useless". Was a less convoluted phrase not available to demonstrate the proper utilization of 'forfeiture'? Good grief.
word of the day, sep9 George Jarycki - Sep 9, 2009 - Report this comment
desiccate is the verb,adj is desiccative,eh
Anonymous - Sep 4, 2009 - Report this comment
The usage for today's word seems very archaic. With the evolution of language is there not a good case for evolving these examples too? You could have, as an example, "Watching footage of the ex-president try to explain his most recent policy at the time, the assembled audience could only scoff at his poor grasp of the English language"