My dear friends! I haven't come up with any learning blogs for rather long, but today I am starting two new writng challenges. This one is dedicated to the rare uncommon words and some idioms we have guessed playing Jeopardy and Wheel. I have started such a discussion in my group, but unfortunately, it has remained unnoticed till now. I hope, you will pay more attention to this blog and take part in my challenge.
So, your task is the following. Read the list of the words and idioms with thier definitions and write a short story using a few of them (at least five). You can write any story you like. The only one limitation is its length: try to keep within 200-250 word limit). Please, post your stories in my blog so that everone could read them and my corrections. I hope, I have made myself clear. If you have any questions or suggestions, I will be happy to reply.
Well, here is the list:
Words:
Uninhibited (adj). If you describe a person or their behavior as uninhibited, you mean that they express their opinions and feelings openly, and behave as they want to, without worrying what other people think.
EXIMIOUS (adj.). It is not one of the words we usually use. It is of Latin origin and it rather means a famous, outstanding person. It is very close to EMINENT. On the other hand, we can use it describing some piece of art meaning it is unique, there is nothing else like that.
PROFLIGATE (adj.). This word is mostly used to define a person who is reckless in wasting money or other sources. Besides, it defines a person, mostly a man, who is shamelessly immoral.
Equipoise (noun, verb). It is used to show even balancing, equal value and/or weight.
Scrumptious (adj.). Speaking of food that is extremely appetizing or delicious.
Indefatigability (noun). This noun defines the human ability to suppress fatigue and to do without sleep or rest for long.
Obnoxious (adg.) It means extremely unpleasant.
SUPERCILIOUSNESS (noun). It is a kind of behavior when a person behaves, looks or speaks as though he were superior to others.
COMPUNCTION (noun). It is feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
QUINQUENNIUM (noun). It is five year period.
SOLILOQUISE (the more regular spelling is "soliloquize")(verb) is a verb defining an action when a person talks to himself.
To gawk (verb) may mean some imprudent look, but may also be a synonym of STARE, i.e., looking intently.
Assessment (noun) is evaluation and/or estimation.
Embonpoint (noun) is plumpness or stoutness. This word is mostly used to describe the plump or fleshy part of a person's body, in particular a woman's bosom.
Idioms:
To catch the ball before the bound means to say or to do something ahead of time.
To have what it takes means to be able to act efficiently and effectively.
To be the in-thing means to be popular or/and fashionable at the time.
To be broke - to be out of money.
To make ends meet. If you find it difficult to make ends meet, you can only just manage financially because you hardly have enough money for the things you need.
To work out - to happen or develop in a particular way.
To be in the red - to have debts. In American it may also mean "to be unprofitable".
In the long run (British) - at last, in the end, finally, eventually.
Looking forward to reading your stories!
Comments
Dear Bet! No! Please, read what Risty says about that guy
" I context the word as a flaw in terms of inconsiderate behavior, I mean talking to girls, he's a straight guy, very proud, controlling and a bit manipulative, as if he is an almighty"
That guy was insolent, haughty and supersillious.
How about unconscious or less interested? Sorry if I brought wrong words here! super facial..
Well, INCONSIDERABLE is ok. About INSENSITIVE. Do you think any healthy young man can be insensitive to women? Was he a gay? Was he an impotent? How can a man be indifferent to women?You always tempt me to say more than I want!
Both FRANK and CONSIDERATE are very positive. If a man is considerate he is a true gentleman. If he is frank, it means he doesn't lie. Both features are considered to be merits. Don't forget, you said it was his flaw!
Isn't that extreme? may I use the words frank and inconsiderate instead?
I would say "his slighting and exploitative treatment of women". It is really negative characteristic!
Hmm, would you like to suggest what is the perfect word to describe his attitude? In one word? It’s not about my 3 part story, it’s about Alex, the story I wrote here to use these unfamiliar words and idioms.
Well, UNINHIBITED doesn't define what you mean about that guy, NOOOO! Do you mean your story in three parts? I think so. Anyway, you can say he looked down at girls, was ready to manipulate them, to use them as a tool for reaching his goals. You can say he had offhand manners and so on. The word UNINHIBITED is not negative at all. I will tell you when it may be used as negative. If you wrote about some VERY religious traditional people who considered making love or wearing mini, bikini, visiting bars, clubs as a sin, you could say their daughter of her boyfrend was uninhibited in the parents' understanding.
I'm clouded... yes I context the word as a flaw in terms of inconsiderate behavior, I mean talking to girls, he's a straight guy, very proud, controlling and a bit manipulative, as if he is an almighty.
On the other hand, I think you've got a point there, I used the word as negative, hmm...question, is it possible to use that word referring to a negative and positive description?
Please put me back on track.
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