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Monthly Archives: August 2014

Obstreperous

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  Obstreperous is a beastly sounding adjective that possesses an equally beastly meaning. Primarily, it is used to describe somebody who is noisy and difficult to control, though this can also apply […]

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Vacuity

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Vacuity is a noun primarily used to signify an empty space, or a lack or absence of something. However, there are several different contexts it can be used in, making it possible for both an empty […]

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The Difference Between ‘Compliment’ and ‘Complement’

August 13, 2014by Lisa Ferlazzo 1 Comment

Ever wondered what the difference between ‘compliment’ and ‘complement’ is? Wonder no more! Read this and hopefully afterwards you’ll be complimenting this article for complementing your knowledge! A common word confusion I encounter […]

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Perfidious

August 11, 2014by Lisa Ferlazzo 1 Comment

Here’s a beautiful word with an ugly meaning. Perfidious is an adjective used to describe someone who possesses a deceitful and untrustworthy nature. Despite the flowing syllables which roll off the tongue so […]

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