session-26

Title

a spartan virtue

FUN FACT

In ancient sparta, originally known as Laconia, when philip or Macedonia was storming the gates of
sparta (Laconia), he sent a message to the besieged king saying, "If we capture your city we will
burn it to the ground." A one-word answer came back: "If." It was now probably philip's turn to be
speechless, though history does not record his reaction.

  It is from the name Laconic that we derive our word laconic - pithy, concise, economical in the
use of words almost to the point of curtness; precisely the opposite of verbose.

laconic
- laconicness
- laconicity
- laconism
- laconicism

brilliant

cogent: a term of admiration. A cogent argument is well put, convincing, hardly short of brilliant.

cogency shows a keen mind, an ability to think clearly and logically.

Latin root:   cogo
            (to drive together, compel, force)

back to talk

Latin root:   loquor
            (to speak)

eloquent: this person speaks out, is vividly expressive, fluent, forceful, or persuasive in language.
The word is partially synonymous with cogent, but cogent implies irresistible logical reasoning and intellectual keenness, while eloquent suggests artistic expression, strong emotion appeal, the skillful use of language to move and arouse a listener.
magniloquent and grandiloquent : both are virtually identical in meaning
- the use of high-flown, grandiose, even pompous language; of large and impressive words; of lofty; flowery; or over elegant phraseology.
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root:
      - magnus (large)
      - grandis (grand)
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Word

fancy way to express

Home

a place of residence

Wife

helpmate, helpmeet, or better half

Women

fair sex

Children

offspring or progeny

Doctor

member of the medical fraternity

People

homo sapiens

loquacious: you talk a lot because you like to talk and doubtless have a lot to say.
verbose: you smother your ideas with excess words, with such an overabundance or words that your listener either drops into a state of helpless confusion or falls asleep.
voluble: you speak rapidly, fluently, glibly, without hesitation, stutter, or stammer; you are vocal, verbal, and highly articulate.
garrulous: you talk constantly, and usually aimlessly and meaninglessly, about trifles.
We often hear the word used in
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1. a garrulous old man    | Latin: garrio (to chatter)
2. a garrulous old woman  |
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- garrulity (noun)
verbose: the verbose person is wordy
Latin: verbum (word)
- verbosity (noun)
voluble: words effortlessly roll off the voluble speaker's tongue.
Latin: volvo, volutus (to roll)
- volubility (noun)

at large

root:   magnus
      (large, big, great)

magnavox: big voice magniloquent: talking big

magnanimous: big-hearted, generous, forgiving (etymologically "great-minded")
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root:   magnus  +   animus
                    (mind)
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magnate: a person of great power or influence, a big wheel, as a business magnate.

magnify: to make larger, or make seem larger

root:   magnus  +  facio (-fy)
                   (to make)

magnificent: extremely beautify, elaborate, or impressive; very good; excellent.
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root:   magnus  +  facio (-fic)
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magnitude
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root:   magnus  +  -tude (prefix)
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- fortitude
- multitude
- gratitude
magnum: a large bottle, generally two fifth of a gallon. (as of champagne or wine)
magnum opus: etymologically, a "big work"; actually, the greatest work, or masterpiece, of an artist, writer, or composer.
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Latin root: opus (work)
verb form : opero (to work)
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- opera (plural): etymologically, "a number of works", actually a musical drama containing overture, singing, and other forms of music, ie, many musical works.
- operate
- co-operate
- operator

words, words, words

root: verbum (word)

verbatim: word-for-word. eg: a verbatim report
verbal: may refer either to a verb, or to words in general (a verbal fight); loosely, oral or spoken;
or describing people ("She is quite verbal"), it may refer to a ready ability to put feelings or thoughts into words.
- verbalize: put into words
verbiage:
1. an excess of words (Such verbiage!)
2. a style or manner of using words
  - medical verbiage
  - military verbiage

roll on, and on!

root: volvo, volutus (to roll)

voluble
revolve: roll again, or keep turning round
- revolution (n): one such complete rolling, or, by logical extension, a radical change of any short
- revolutionary (adj)
involve: etymologically, "roll in"
- involvement (noun)
evolve: etymologically, "roll out"; hence to unfold, or gradually develop.
- evolution (n)
- evolutionary (adj)

Helping Words

overture
- an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, play, etc.
- an introduction to something more substantial.
stutter: talk with continued involuntary repetition of sounds, especially initial consonants.
progeny: a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
grandiose: impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so. (दिखावटी)
vividly (adv):
- in a way that produces powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
- in an intensely deep or bright manner.
goesh: the description of any any object with a positive connotation and or to answer a question with a positive response.
gauche (adj): unsophisticated and socially awkward.
sway(ing): move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side.
sneer(ed): a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone.
nostril(s): either of two external openings of the nasal cavity in vertebrates that admit air to the lungs and smells to the olfactory nerves. (नाक)
assail(ed) (v): make a concerted or violent attack on.
fume(s):
- (noun): an amount of gas or vapour that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale.
- (verb):
  - feel, show, or express great anger.
  - emit gas or vapour
adroit: clever or skilful.
veer(ed): change direction suddenly.
weaving: the craft or action of forming fabric by interlacing threads.
belligerent(ly)
- (adj): in a way that shows a wish to fight or argue; hostile and aggressive
- (noun): a nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law.
gustatory: concerned with tasting or the sense of taste.
stem: the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean. (तना)
gulp: swallow (drink or food) quickly or in large mouthfuls, often audibly.
daintily: in an attractive, careful way. eg: She skipped daintily down the street, holding her father's hand.
lush (adj):
- (of vegetation, especially grass) growing luxuriantly.
- sexually attractive.
imbibe (verb):
- drink (alcohol).
- absorb or assimilate (ideas or knowledge).
besieged (adj): (of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender.
vermonters: a native or inhabitant of the US state of Vermont or its inhabitants.
stoical (adj): enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings or complaining.
seldom: not often; rarely.
inhibit (v): hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
inhibited (adj): unable to act in a relaxed and natural way because of self-consciousness or mental restraint. (संकोची)
inhabitant: resident
fraternity (n): a group of people sharing a common profession or interests.
tadpole (n): the tailed aquatic larva of an amphibian (frog, toad, newt, or salamander), breathing through gills and lacking legs until the later stages of its development.
assimilate (v)
1. take in and understand fully (information or ideas).
2. regard as similar; liken.
manoeuver
- (noun)
  1. a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.
  2. a large-scale military exercise of troops, warships, and other forces.
- (verb)
  1. move skilfully or carefully.
  2. carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.

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