=)XDDEFINITION OF ‘OFF YOUR ROCKER’: CRAZY, OUT OF CONTROL, NUTS.
ETYMOLOGY (WORD ORIGIN): CANNOT BE FOUND.
SENTENCE: ‘ JONES ‘S OFF HIS ROCKER! HE’S WALKING DOWN THE STREETS IN HIS UNDERPANTS.’
Monday, April 28, 2008
Word: Off my rocker
=)XDDEFINITION OF ‘OFF YOUR ROCKER’: CRAZY, OUT OF CONTROL, NUTS.
ETYMOLOGY (WORD ORIGIN): CANNOT BE FOUND.
SENTENCE: ‘ JONES ‘S OFF HIS ROCKER! HE’S WALKING DOWN THE STREETS IN HIS UNDERPANTS.’
Friday, April 25, 2008
kenzo 30 1-9 startled
Startled
Intransitive verb : to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or alarm) sentence: the baby startles easily
Transitive verb : to frighten or surprise suddenly and usually not seriously
Adjective : excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement; "the sudden fluttering of the startled pigeons"; "her startled expression"
Sentence: "students startled by the teacher's quiet return”
Etymology: Middle English stertlen, frequentative of sterten to start
kenzo (30)
Transitive verb : to frighten or surprise suddenly and usually not seriously
Adjective : excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement; "the sudden fluttering of the startled pigeons"; "her startled expression"
Sentence: "students startled by the teacher's quiet return”
Etymology: Middle English stertlen, frequentative of sterten to start
kenzo (30)
1-9
Äb$êñt Mìñdêd -[Kêlvìñ]-
Adjective
So lost in thought that one does not realize what one is doing, what is happening, etc.; preoccupied to the extent of being unaware of one's immediate surroundings.
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Synonyms
withdrawn, musing, daydreaming, dreamy, forgetful, distracted
What do you look like when you're lost in your thoughts..
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Done by : Kelvin of 1.9
www.Sports-At-19.blogspot.com
So lost in thought that one does not realize what one is doing, what is happening, etc.; preoccupied to the extent of being unaware of one's immediate surroundings.
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Synonyms
withdrawn, musing, daydreaming, dreamy, forgetful, distracted
What do you look like when you're lost in your thoughts..
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Sentence: Vincent was looking out of the window during lesson time and he started to drool for an unknown reason. Mrs Lim went to look out and realised he was looking at some girls walking past outside and Vincent got reprimanded for being absent minded.
Done by : Kelvin of 1.9
www.Sports-At-19.blogspot.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Leery
Definition of the word leery: wary; suspicious .
Etymology:1718, originally slang, probably from dialectal lere "learning, knowledge" (see lore), or from leer (v.) in some now-obscure sense.
Sentence:I'm leery of his financial advice to continue buying as the shares of this compony has been plunging down since last month
Gabriel Chua (7)1-8
Mob
MobDefinition:An unruly crowd (of people)
Etymology:
1688, "disorderly part of the population, rabble," slang shortening of mobile, mobility "common people, populace, rabble" (1676), from L. mobile vulgus "fickle common people" (1600), from mobile, neut. of mobilis "fickle, movable, mobile," from movere "to move" (see move). In
Moses Fam. 1-8
skin rumble
Etymology: The word "skin" is originated from 1340, meaning " epidermis of a living animal or person". The term "rumble" originated from 1946, meaning "gang fights".
Sentence: Though we wanted to settle this by a fight, we dared not use weapon as it might kill. Therefore, We resorted to a skin rumble, with our fists as the only weapon
mounting tension
DEFINITION:
The definition of mounting tension is:
A growing excitement when something fascinating, glorious is going to happen.
ENTYMOLOGY:
MOUNTING
montage
1929, from Fr. montage "a mounting," from O.Fr. monter "to go up, mount" (see mount (v.)). Originally a term in cinematography.
TENSION
1533, "a stretched condition," from M.Fr. tension, from L. tensionem (nom. tensio) "a stretching" (in M.L. "a struggle, contest"), from tensus, pp. of tendere "to stretch," from PIE base *ten- "stretch" (see tenet). The sense of "nervous strain" is first recorded 1763. The meaning "electromotive force" (in high-tension wires) is recorded from 1802.
SENTENCE:
You could the feel mounting tension when the spectators grew silent as Chelsea's Michael Ballack dribbled the ball past two defenders and only had Man United's goalkeeper Van Der Sar blocking him in the dying moments of extra time in Europe's most prestigious cup, the Champions League.
The definition of mounting tension is:
A growing excitement when something fascinating, glorious is going to happen.
ENTYMOLOGY:
MOUNTING
montage
1929, from Fr. montage "a mounting," from O.Fr. monter "to go up, mount" (see mount (v.)). Originally a term in cinematography.
TENSION
1533, "a stretched condition," from M.Fr. tension, from L. tensionem (nom. tensio) "a stretching" (in M.L. "a struggle, contest"), from tensus, pp. of tendere "to stretch," from PIE base *ten- "stretch" (see tenet). The sense of "nervous strain" is first recorded 1763. The meaning "electromotive force" (in high-tension wires) is recorded from 1802.
SENTENCE:
You could the feel mounting tension when the spectators grew silent as Chelsea's Michael Ballack dribbled the ball past two defenders and only had Man United's goalkeeper Van Der Sar blocking him in the dying moments of extra time in Europe's most prestigious cup, the Champions League.
spruced up
definition:trim in dress or appearance; neat; smart; dapper.
origin:Spruce-up is just a little phrase, but it has taken quite a journey to get to us in its present state. The state it started from was Prussia. The 14th century word spruce is a variant of Pruce, which was itself a shortened version of Prussia. Originally, things that were spruce were those items brought from Prussia. For example, spruce fir trees and, more to the point for this phrase, spruce leather.
My mother spruced me up for my uncle's wedding dinner.
jonathan lim(1-7)
origin:Spruce-up is just a little phrase, but it has taken quite a journey to get to us in its present state. The state it started from was Prussia. The 14th century word spruce is a variant of Pruce, which was itself a shortened version of Prussia. Originally, things that were spruce were those items brought from Prussia. For example, spruce fir trees and, more to the point for this phrase, spruce leather.
My mother spruced me up for my uncle's wedding dinner.
jonathan lim(1-7)
sophisticated
Sophisticated
Definition:altered by education, experience, etc., so as to be worldly-wise; not naive
Etymology:1595–1605; < ML sophisticāt(us)
Alan has a nickname of 'a sophisticated young socialite' because of his popularity.
Elliot Tay 1-4
Definition:altered by education, experience, etc., so as to be worldly-wise; not naive
Etymology:1595–1605; < ML sophisticāt(us)
Alan has a nickname of 'a sophisticated young socialite' because of his popularity.
Elliot Tay 1-4
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Screeching like an Indian
Screeching like an Indian (adjective)
Definition: A high-pitched, strident cry. The Indian is used to exaggerate.
Etymology:Origin: 1550–60; var. of obs. Akin to screak,scritch
Screeching like an Indian,Steve ran across the lawn in flying leaps and somersault backwards.
Benedict Tan. 1-7
Definition: A high-pitched, strident cry. The Indian is used to exaggerate.
Etymology:Origin: 1550–60; var. of obs. Akin to screak,scritch
Screeching like an Indian,Steve ran across the lawn in flying leaps and somersault backwards.
Benedict Tan. 1-7
crumpled
done by:soh soo yang (28) class 1-8
1.to crush together into creases or wrinkles
2.to cause to collapse
sentence: she crushed the paper in a fit of anger
1.to crush together into creases or wrinkles
2.to cause to collapse
sentence: she crushed the paper in a fit of anger
juiced-up
Definition: crying/drunk
Etymology:Slang of the greasers (joost up)
Sentence:Seeing Ronny about to cry, Arnold comforted him, saying" Don't get juiced up, Ronny, I am sure you will be fine."
By : Chiam Hong Yi Billy(6)1-7
Etymology:Slang of the greasers (joost up)
Sentence:Seeing Ronny about to cry, Arnold comforted him, saying" Don't get juiced up, Ronny, I am sure you will be fine."
By : Chiam Hong Yi Billy(6)1-7
sledge-hammer Goh Tian Teck (12) 1-8
Sledge-hammer
Definition:
A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.
Etymology:
From sledge + hammer
Sentence:
The sledge-hammer can deliver a larger blow than ordinary hammers.
Picture:
By:
Goh Tian Teck
(12)
1-8
Definition:
A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.
Etymology:
From sledge + hammer
Sentence:
The sledge-hammer can deliver a larger blow than ordinary hammers.
Picture:
By:
Goh Tian Teck
(12)
1-8
Dear boys,
Well-done:) You've each contributed to the learning of all the students in the level through this blog. Good for you:)
Some of the pictures are really well-chosen and captures the meaning or implication of the words very well. I'm very proud of you:)
Those of you who didn't manage to post the pictures, pls feel free to log in and edit to post your picture if you do find one. Pictures make the blog so much more visually interesting and exciting:)
Hope you all had fun:)
Mrs Lim
Well-done:) You've each contributed to the learning of all the students in the level through this blog. Good for you:)
Some of the pictures are really well-chosen and captures the meaning or implication of the words very well. I'm very proud of you:)
Those of you who didn't manage to post the pictures, pls feel free to log in and edit to post your picture if you do find one. Pictures make the blog so much more visually interesting and exciting:)
Hope you all had fun:)
Mrs Lim
doggedly
Doggedly
Definition:-adverb
1: persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious: a dogged worker.
2: doggedly pretend
McLeish's men defend doggedly
Quivering
Quivering
Definition: To shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement
Etymology: [Middle English quiveren, perhaps from quiver, nimble (from Old English cwifer-; see gwei- in Indo-European roots).]
Sentence: I was quivering with anticipation as I saw my school runner running towards the finish line.
Chew wei yang(5) 1-7
Definition: To shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement
Etymology: [Middle English quiveren, perhaps from quiver, nimble (from Old English cwifer-; see gwei- in Indo-European roots).]
Sentence: I was quivering with anticipation as I saw my school runner running towards the finish line.
Chew wei yang(5) 1-7
Goofing up
Goofing up
Definition: A careless mistake made; a slip; very foolish and silly.
Etymology: 1916, American English, "stupid person," perhaps a variant of English dialect goff "foolish clown"
James Rowell was goofing up, as usual. He filled his new diesel car with petrol.
Gerald Low Bi Cheng(20)
1-9
Definition: A careless mistake made; a slip; very foolish and silly.
Etymology: 1916, American English, "stupid person," perhaps a variant of English dialect goff "foolish clown"
James Rowell was goofing up, as usual. He filled his new diesel car with petrol.
Gerald Low Bi Cheng(20)
1-9
Tow headed
Tow headed
Definition: a person with blonde hair or a almost white head
Etmology: Germanic or Americanism
Sentence: Hey tow headed chic, want to grab a soda?
Yeo Qi Xun (37) SEC 1-9
Definition: a person with blonde hair or a almost white head
Etmology: Germanic or Americanism
Sentence: Hey tow headed chic, want to grab a soda?
Yeo Qi Xun (37) SEC 1-9
BOLTED
To suddenly run somewhere quickly especially to escape from something or when you are frightened.
Upon seeing the policemen, the escaped criminal bolt down a deserted alley
Eugene Lee, Index 20, Class 1-8
Upon seeing the policemen, the escaped criminal bolt down a deserted alley
Eugene Lee, Index 20, Class 1-8
white trash
White Trash
Definition: Derogatory term to describe white people with low social status, low or no education and little prospects in life
Etymology: This term began in Baltimore and Washington, DC area in the 1820s
In the more sleazy bars and pubs dotting the poorer areas, you are bound to find some white trash pondering over their lot while nursing a cheap beer.
Chai Jia Yang (2) Sec 1-8
Definition: Derogatory term to describe white people with low social status, low or no education and little prospects in life
Etymology: This term began in Baltimore and Washington, DC area in the 1820s
In the more sleazy bars and pubs dotting the poorer areas, you are bound to find some white trash pondering over their lot while nursing a cheap beer.
Chai Jia Yang (2) Sec 1-8
heater
Heater
Definition: (plural): heaters
A piece of equipment or a machine which is used to raise the temperature of something, especially of the air inside a room or a car.
(Slang): a gun
Etymology: to heat + -er
Sin Zher Shin (27) 1-8
Definition: (plural): heaters
A piece of equipment or a machine which is used to raise the temperature of something, especially of the air inside a room or a car.
(Slang): a gun
Etymology: to heat + -er
Sin Zher Shin (27) 1-8
Breaking Point - Joshua Ong (25) 1-8
Breaking Point:
Meaning: going to a point where the person is going to far which he may break down at anytime if he goes anymore further.
Etymology: This word came from the bristish
Sentence: The students are reaching their breaking point due to stress from their parents and teachers before the O'levels
triumph
Definitions and sentences : 1.A triumph is a great success or achievement, often one that has been gained with a lot of skill or effort.
The championships proved to be a personal triumph for the coach, Dave Donovan...
Cataract operations are a triumph of modern surgery, with a success rate of more than 90 percent...
2: N-UNCOUNT
Triumph is a feeling of great satisfaction and pride resulting from a success or victory.
Her sense of triumph was short-lived...
3: VERB V, V over n
If someone or something triumphs, they gain complete success, control, or victory, often after a long or difficult struggle.
All her life, Kelly had stuck with difficult tasks and challenges, and triumphed...whole world looked to her as a symbol o f good triumphing over evil.
Etymology: The c.1374, from O.Fr. triumphe (12c.), from L. triumphus "achievement, a success, procession for a victorious general or admiral," earlier triumpus, probably via Etruscan from Gk. thriambos "hymn to Dionysus," a loan-word from a pre-Hellenic language. Sense of "victory, conquest" is c.1400. The verb is first recorded 1483.
Tan Kar Ee sec1-8
The championships proved to be a personal triumph for the coach, Dave Donovan...
Cataract operations are a triumph of modern surgery, with a success rate of more than 90 percent...
2: N-UNCOUNT
Triumph is a feeling of great satisfaction and pride resulting from a success or victory.
Her sense of triumph was short-lived...
3: VERB V, V over n
If someone or something triumphs, they gain complete success, control, or victory, often after a long or difficult struggle.
All her life, Kelly had stuck with difficult tasks and challenges, and triumphed...whole world looked to her as a symbol o f good triumphing over evil.
Etymology: The c.1374, from O.Fr. triumphe (12c.), from L. triumphus "achievement, a success, procession for a victorious general or admiral," earlier triumpus, probably via Etruscan from Gk. thriambos "hymn to Dionysus," a loan-word from a pre-Hellenic language. Sense of "victory, conquest" is c.1400. The verb is first recorded 1483.
Tan Kar Ee sec1-8
Middleman
Middleman
Definition: An intermediary or agent between two parties; especially : a dealer, agent, or company intermediate between the producer of goods and the retailer or consumer.
Etymology: Maker of girdles
Sentence: Due to the huge conflict between the two gangs, the leaders need to hire middlemen to negotiate with the other party.
Wayne Yeung (34) 1_9
Definition: An intermediary or agent between two parties; especially : a dealer, agent, or company intermediate between the producer of goods and the retailer or consumer.
Etymology: Maker of girdles
Sentence: Due to the huge conflict between the two gangs, the leaders need to hire middlemen to negotiate with the other party.
Wayne Yeung (34) 1_9
agony
Agony
Definition: 1. The suffering of intense physical or mental pain.
2. The struggle that precedes death.
3. A sudden or intense emotion: an agony of doubt.
4. A violent, intense struggle
Etymology: Middle English agonie, from Old French, from Late Latin ag nia, from Greek ag ni , from ag n, struggle, from agein, to drive; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]
Sentence: He have to suffer the agony of his parents death all alone.
Definition: 1. The suffering of intense physical or mental pain.
2. The struggle that precedes death.
3. A sudden or intense emotion: an agony of doubt.
4. A violent, intense struggle
Etymology: Middle English agonie, from Old French, from Late Latin ag nia, from Greek ag ni , from ag n, struggle, from agein, to drive; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]
Sentence: He have to suffer the agony of his parents death all alone.
torn up
Torn up
Definition: Spolit in a bad way
Etymology:To be torn between two things (desires, loyalties, etc.) is from 1871
Mr. Tan kept a lot of books at home, even the badly torn up ones, and treat them like treasure as they are gifts from his friends and may even be valuable as most of them are quite old.
Veered off
Defination: To turn aside from a course, direction, or purpose; swerve:
Tan Jia Wei(28) 1_9
Tan Jia Wei(28) 1_9
hoarse
hoarse
etymology
"noise, clamor, common talk, rumor," related to ravus "hoarse." The verb is recorded from 1858 in the sense "spread a rumor." Rumor mill is from 1973.
scentence
“where do you want to go?’’ he said in a hoarse voice.
etymology
"noise, clamor, common talk, rumor," related to ravus "hoarse." The verb is recorded from 1858 in the sense "spread a rumor." Rumor mill is from 1973.
scentence
“where do you want to go?’’ he said in a hoarse voice.
Concussion
Meaning1: injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall, the like
Meaning2:shock caused by the impac of a collision followed by a temporary or prolonged loss of function.
Sentence: He suffered a concussion after being hit on the head three times with a hammer by two robbers.
Origin: 1350–1400
Done by: Benjamin Wee Ying 1.8™
Meaning2:shock caused by the impac of a collision followed by a temporary or prolonged loss of function.
Sentence: He suffered a concussion after being hit on the head three times with a hammer by two robbers.
Origin: 1350–1400
Done by: Benjamin Wee Ying 1.8™
Contempt
Meanings:
- No respect for the law
- Being despised
- Act showing such disrespect
Origin:
Middle English, from Latin word :contemptus.
Sentence: The corrupted officer bellowed at his captain with great contempt.
The only picture I could find on "Contempt"
Fong Wei Jie (10) 1-8
menace
Menace
Definition: Noun 1. A dangerous or troublesome person or thing. 2. A threatening quality
Verb 1. Put at risk; threaten.
Etymology: ORIGIN from Latin minax ‘threatening’.
There was menace in her eyes as she spoke.
Vincent Lim. 1-9
Definition: Noun 1. A dangerous or troublesome person or thing. 2. A threatening quality
Verb 1. Put at risk; threaten.
Etymology: ORIGIN from Latin minax ‘threatening’.
There was menace in her eyes as she spoke.
Vincent Lim. 1-9
Contracted in agony
Contracted in agony
Definition: To contract with or filled with pain so extreme as to cause writhing or contortions of the body.
Etymology: The word, 'agony', originated from Ancient Greek while 'contracted' comes from Latin.
Sentence: After being shot by the rifle, the soldier fell and contracted in agony on the hard solid floor, losing consciousness quickly.
Lee Yann Yih 1-8
SHAKY
*If you describe a situation as shaky,you mean that it is weak or unstable,seems unlikely to last long or br sccessful.
*A shaky ceasefire is holding after three days of fighting between rival groups...i'm afraid that this school year is off to a shaky start.
*If your body or your voice is shaky,you cannnot control it properly and it shakes,for example because you are ill or too nervous.
*We having all had a shaky hand and dry mouth before speaking in public.
downtown
Downtown
Definition: The lower part or the business center of a city or town.
Etymology: The term is thought to have been coined in New York City, where it was in use by the 1830s to refer to the original town at the southern tip of the island of Manhattan.
Running late for work, Richard rushed into his car and headed towards downtown, where the traffic was so congested that no car can even move a single inch.
Done by: Lu Yan Zhen (21)
Class: 1-7
Definition: The lower part or the business center of a city or town.
Etymology: The term is thought to have been coined in New York City, where it was in use by the 1830s to refer to the original town at the southern tip of the island of Manhattan.
Running late for work, Richard rushed into his car and headed towards downtown, where the traffic was so congested that no car can even move a single inch.
Done by: Lu Yan Zhen (21)
Class: 1-7
gallant
gallant
Definition:If someone is gallant, they behave bravely and honorably in a dangeruos or difficult situation.
Etymology: from the middle east
The gallant soldiers lost their lives so that peace might rein again
Definition:If someone is gallant, they behave bravely and honorably in a dangeruos or difficult situation.
Etymology: from the middle east
The gallant soldiers lost their lives so that peace might rein again
Scared Stiff
Meaning: Frightened and difficult to move around freely
Origin: Germany and Polo
Sentence: He was scared and stiff when he saw the tiger.
Lim chong mou (16)
1-9
Origin: Germany and Polo
Sentence: He was scared and stiff when he saw the tiger.
Lim chong mou (16)
1-9
Booze-hound
Booze-hound
Defination: A booze-hound is a person Member of a group who has extremely high tolerance with regards to alcohol and rarely succumbs to vomiting. The boozehound is a frequent drinker who is able to consume large quantities while still maintaining social competency. Typically, boozehounds receive the admiration of others for this special talent.
Etymology: From the 1800's
“Ah man, I really wish the boozehound was here to party with us tonight.” “Yeah, I know what you mean. But hey, without him here, we finally have some beer to drink for once.”
Ezbon. 1-7
Etymology: From the 1800's
“Ah man, I really wish the boozehound was here to party with us tonight.” “Yeah, I know what you mean. But hey, without him here, we finally have some beer to drink for once.”
Ezbon. 1-7
swirled
Definition:To move with a twisting or whirling motion; eddy.
Etymology:Probably of low German or Scandinavian origin.
Sentence:He took a mouthful of water and swirled it around his mouth.
Kelvan Tan 1-8 (32)
Etymology:Probably of low German or Scandinavian origin.
Sentence:He took a mouthful of water and swirled it around his mouth.
Kelvan Tan 1-8 (32)
fender
definition: a barrier that surrounds the wheel of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud.
etymology: 1279, shortening of defender, used of boat at first, of fireplaces since 1688, application to automobiles in 1919.
sentence: the fender blocks out the splashing water just when the water splashes to the car.
Martin Lam En Yi , 1-9
Startled
Startled
Intransitive verb : to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or alarm) sentence: the baby startles easily
Transitive verb : to frighten or surprise suddenly and usually not seriously
Adjective : excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement; "the sudden fluttering of the startled pigeons"; "her startled expression"
Sentence: "students startled by the teacher's quiet return”
Etymology:
Middle English stertlen, frequentative of sterten to start
Kenzo Tan(30)
1-9
rack up
Lee Jun Wei 1-9
Meaning 1 : framework
meaning 2 : destruction
meaning 3 : draw off
SENTENCE: He rack his bain to solve this question
Origin : German or Dutch
Meaning 1 : framework
meaning 2 : destruction
meaning 3 : draw off
SENTENCE: He rack his bain to solve this question
Origin : German or Dutch
Circumstances
The circumstances of a particular situation are the conditions which affect what happens .
Singluar form : Circumstance
Singluar form : Circumstance
Mouthier
Definations :garrulous, often in a bombastic manner.
Word origin :Mouthy
Sentence : Mary is mouthier thats why we all dislike her.
Word origin :Mouthy
Sentence : Mary is mouthier thats why we all dislike her.
Vast
Definition: Extremely large
Origin:Latin vastus; akin to Old High German wuosti empty, desolate, Old Irish fás
Date:1585
Sentence: His business empire was truly vast.
Wong Xianlun (36) 1-9
Origin:Latin vastus; akin to Old High German wuosti empty, desolate, Old Irish fás
Date:1585
Sentence: His business empire was truly vast.
Wong Xianlun (36) 1-9
Fiddling
definition-To keep touching or moving something with your hands,especially out of boredem or when nervous
etymology-Fiddle
sentence constructed-"Look at Fabianna fiddling with those pens instead of doing her homework,how annoying!"Mdm Bianna scowled.
StephenTang(31)
1-9
etymology-Fiddle
sentence constructed-"Look at Fabianna fiddling with those pens instead of doing her homework,how annoying!"Mdm Bianna scowled.
StephenTang(31)
1-9
Bopper
bopper
Function: noun
Etymology: short for bebop
Date: 1947
1 : jazz characterized by harmonic complexity, convoluted melodic lines, and constant shifting of accent and often played at very rapid tempos
sentence:Teeny boppers like to hang out together.
Function: noun
Etymology: short for bebop
Date: 1947
1 : jazz characterized by harmonic complexity, convoluted melodic lines, and constant shifting of accent and often played at very rapid tempos
sentence:Teeny boppers like to hang out together.
leean outsiders
foster home is a home which is not your real home. like say, ur parents die then your uncle ask u to live with him this is a foster hime. Ever since his parents died, he has been living in a foster home.
School Bulletin
Definition:a short broadcast containing a single item of news in the school
Origin:1765, from Fr. bulletin, modeled on It.
Sentence: When i was walking along the school corridor, i saw people crowding around the school bulletin, looking at the latest news.
Joshua Lee Jun Wei 1-9
stomp
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Stomp
Definition: To tread heavily; to stamp.
Etymology: Earliest form of the word in Eng. is a now-obs. verb meaning "to stumble over a tree-stump or other obstacle," attested from c.1250.
The animals stomped away when they sensed their predators were coming.
Len Leow1-7
Definition: To tread heavily; to stamp.
Etymology: Earliest form of the word in Eng. is a now-obs. verb meaning "to stumble over a tree-stump or other obstacle," attested from c.1250.
The animals stomped away when they sensed their predators were coming.
Len Leow1-7
Flinch
Meaning: To recoil or shrink from something unpleasant.
Origin: Germanic
Sentence: He flinched when someone hit him from behind.
Fabian Lew (1-9) (14)
Origin: Germanic
Sentence: He flinched when someone hit him from behind.
Fabian Lew (1-9) (14)
yelped
The definition of yelped is when a person give a sudden short cry often because of fear or pain.The etymology of yelped is finnish
Sentence:I yelped in pain when my brother drop his basketball on my foot.
wongjianhao(37) 1/8
Sentence:I yelped in pain when my brother drop his basketball on my foot.
wongjianhao(37) 1/8
stupor
stupor
defination:condition of being dazed or nearly unconcious caused by drugs, alchohol, etc
Etymology: from the middle english in latin, from stupere
after drinking too much alchohol, he was in a drunken stupor
Joel lim 1-8
defination:condition of being dazed or nearly unconcious caused by drugs, alchohol, etc
Etymology: from the middle english in latin, from stupere
after drinking too much alchohol, he was in a drunken stupor
Joel lim 1-8
living in a vacuum
definition- living in a a space entirely devoid of matter.
Origin: 1540–50; < L, neut. of vacuus empty.
Sentence: He was as if living in a vacuum. (:
Ng Jun Wah
class 1.9(25)
Origin: 1540–50; < L, neut. of vacuus empty.
Sentence: He was as if living in a vacuum. (:
Ng Jun Wah
class 1.9(25)
Indignantly
Meaning---feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.
function---adjective
Etymology---1< L indignant- (s. of indignāns, prp. of indignārī to deem unworthy, take offense), equiv. to in- in-3 + dign-, s. of dignus worthy + -ant- -ant
Miss Burney protested indignantly, her long thin nose turning pink with mortification at this irreverent piece of mimicry
yeo chong ye (38) 1-8
function---adjective
Etymology---1< L indignant- (s. of indignāns, prp. of indignārī to deem unworthy, take offense), equiv. to in- in-3 + dign-, s. of dignus worthy + -ant- -ant
Miss Burney protested indignantly, her long thin nose turning pink with mortification at this irreverent piece of mimicry
yeo chong ye (38) 1-8
Take a crack at(him)
Take a crack at(him)
Definition: to try to do something although you are not certain that you will succeed.
Etymology: first attested 1836, probably a hunting metaphor, from slang sense of "fire a gun."
Sentence: I will take a crack at solving this problem.
Lee Yi Cong, 1-7
Definition: to try to do something although you are not certain that you will succeed.
Etymology: first attested 1836, probably a hunting metaphor, from slang sense of "fire a gun."
Sentence: I will take a crack at solving this problem.
Lee Yi Cong, 1-7
Mock
it has two meanings
meaning 1: (verb) To laugh at someone or say unkind things to them.
Wei nan was always mocking at benedict.
meaning 2: (adj) Not real but intended to be similiar to a real situation.
with mock seriousness, he said :"i forgive you."
meaning 1: (verb) To laugh at someone or say unkind things to them.
Wei nan was always mocking at benedict.
meaning 2: (adj) Not real but intended to be similiar to a real situation.
with mock seriousness, he said :"i forgive you."
Mortal fear
Mortal fear
Definition: severe, dire and intense fear, such as of death or pain
Etymology: “mortal” – originated from Latin word mors, meaning ‘death’, “fear”-originated from P.Gmc. *færa, meaning ‘danger’ and 'peril'.
James has a mortal fear of snakes – whenever he sees a snake, he will faint.
Lim Wei Jie 1-7
Definition: severe, dire and intense fear, such as of death or pain
Etymology: “mortal” – originated from Latin word mors, meaning ‘death’, “fear”-originated from P.Gmc. *færa, meaning ‘danger’ and 'peril'.
James has a mortal fear of snakes – whenever he sees a snake, he will faint.
Lim Wei Jie 1-7
pained expression
pained expression-
a look of someone in pain
The boy had a pained expression on his face after being tackled mercilessly by his opponent.
Phua Tzai Wei (26) 1-9
git-out
Git-out
Definition:a foolish or contemptible person
Etymology:1946, British slang, a southern variant of Scottish get
He is a git-out,he attempted to commit suicide.
Mitchell Ting 1-9
Definition:a foolish or contemptible person
Etymology:1946, British slang, a southern variant of Scottish get
He is a git-out,he attempted to commit suicide.
Mitchell Ting 1-9
incredulous
DEFINITION: not willing or not able to believe something.
: showing an inability to believe.
ETYMOLOGY: 1412, from L. incredibilis "that cannot be believed," from in- "not"+credibilis" worthy of belief". Incredulity "disbelieving frame of mind"first attested 1430;incredulous "unbelieving" is from , 1579.
SENTENCE: "Here?Are you sure?"said John, incredulous.
CHIA JIE XIANG 1-8
: showing an inability to believe.
ETYMOLOGY: 1412, from L. incredibilis "that cannot be believed," from in- "not"+credibilis" worthy of belief". Incredulity "disbelieving frame of mind"first attested 1430;incredulous "unbelieving" is from , 1579.
SENTENCE: "Here?Are you sure?"said John, incredulous.
CHIA JIE XIANG 1-8
Juvenile
Juvenile
Defination:A juvernile is a child or young person who is not yet old enough to be regarded as an adult.
Etymology:1625, from L. juvenilis "of or belonging to youth," from juvenis "young person," originally "young" (see young). Hence juvenilia "works of a person's youth" (1622). Juvenile delinquency first recorded 1816. (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=juvenile&searchmode=none)
sentence: We juvenile can never understand the hard work of adults.
Playful punch
Definition: Give a friendly or humourous hit with the fist.
Etymology: Punch-
to give a sharp thrust or blow to, esp. with the fist. Originated fromWestern U.S. and Western Canada. to drive (cattle).
He gave her a playful punch on the shoulder as they played together around the beach.
Wayne Yap Wen Xuan (33) (1-9)
Etymology: Punch-
to give a sharp thrust or blow to, esp. with the fist. Originated fromWestern U.S. and Western Canada. to drive (cattle).
He gave her a playful punch on the shoulder as they played together around the beach.
Wayne Yap Wen Xuan (33) (1-9)
reckless grin
to smile broadly and dangerously at the same time
probably came from the word reckless smile
The killer gave me the reckless grin before he chased me wif a knife.
Ignatius Cher 1-9
probably came from the word reckless smile
The killer gave me the reckless grin before he chased me wif a knife.
Ignatius Cher 1-9
vocab blog
Word:resemblance
Etymology:"American horse chestnut"(1763) said to be so called from resemblance to a stag"s eye. Native of ohio
Flinch
Meaning: To recoil or wince involuntarily from surprise or pain.
Origin: Germanic
Sentence: He flinched when someone hit him from behind.
Origin: Germanic
Sentence: He flinched when someone hit him from behind.
Struck Dump
Meaning:to make speechless with amazement; astonish.
Origin: 1645–55; dumb + (con)found.
Sentance:The boy was struck dumb when he seen his father being shot.
I could not upload the picture.
Origin: 1645–55; dumb + (con)found.
Sentance:The boy was struck dumb when he seen his father being shot.
I could not upload the picture.
Superiority
Definition of Superiority: the quality or condition of being superior
Etymology of Superiority: [Origin: 1520–30; <>
Sentence: Air superiority allows greatly increased bombing efforts as well as tactical air support for ground forces.
Soh ming Lun (27) 1-7
whip
whip
defination: To strike with repeated strokes, as with a strap or rod; lashword origin
word origin: whip
sentence: He whipped the horse to make it go faster.
defination: To strike with repeated strokes, as with a strap or rod; lashword origin
word origin: whip
sentence: He whipped the horse to make it go faster.
Ling Ban Xu (20) 1-7
Prime
Name: Tan Hong Xiang (29) Class 1-7
Meaning
- First in excellence, quality, or value.
- First in degree or rank; chief.
- First or early in time, order, or sequence; original.
- Of the highest U.S. government grade of meat.
- Mathematics Of, relating to, or being a prime number
Etymology
1399, from L. primus "first," from pre-Italic *prismos, superl. of Old L. pri "before," from PIE base *per- "beyond," *pro- "before" (see pre-). To prime a pump (c.1840) meant to pour water down the tube, which saturated the sucking mechanism and made it draw up water more readily. Arithmetical sense (prime number) is from 1570; prime meridian is from 1878; prime minister is from 1646, applied to the First Minister of State of Great Britain since 1694. Priming "first coat of paint" is from 1609. Prime time originally (1503) meant "spring time;" broadcasting sense of "peak tuning-in period" is attested from 1964
Sentence
The prime cause of the trouble was bad management
Ducked
Ducked
Definitions: If you duck, you move your head or the top half of your body quickly downwards to avoid something that might hit you, or to avoid being seen; Dodged
Etymology: ME douken <>ducan, to plunge, dive, akin to OHG tūhan (Ger tauchen), MLowG dūken, Du duiken, to dive
Sentence: I deftly ducked their blows.
Edmund Song
1-7 (28)
Definitions: If you duck, you move your head or the top half of your body quickly downwards to avoid something that might hit you, or to avoid being seen; Dodged
Etymology: ME douken <>ducan, to plunge, dive, akin to OHG tūhan (Ger tauchen), MLowG dūken, Du duiken, to dive
Sentence: I deftly ducked their blows.
Edmund Song
1-7 (28)
Reckless
Aaron Wong Da Wei (1) 1-9
Reckless
Definition:utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually fol. by of): to be reckless of danger
Etymology:O.E. receleas "careless, thoughtless, heedless," earlier reccileas, from -leas "-less" + *rece, recce "care, heed," from reccan "to care," from W.Gmc. *rokijanan (cf. O.N. rækja "to care for," O.H.G. giruochan "to care for, have regard to," Ger. geruhen "to deign," which is infl. by ruhen "to rest"). No known cognates outside Gmc. The same affixed form is in Ger. ruchlos, Du. roekeloos "wicked." Root verb reck (O.E. reccan) is passing into obscurity. The -k- sound is probably a northern influence from O.N. cognate roekja.
Sentence:After hitching a ride from me,many nicknamed me Reckless Aaron.
Aaron Wong Da Wei (1) 1-9
Reckless
Definition:utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually fol. by of): to be reckless of danger
Etymology:O.E. receleas "careless, thoughtless, heedless," earlier reccileas, from -leas "-less" + *rece, recce "care, heed," from reccan "to care," from W.Gmc. *rokijanan (cf. O.N. rækja "to care for," O.H.G. giruochan "to care for, have regard to," Ger. geruhen "to deign," which is infl. by ruhen "to rest"). No known cognates outside Gmc. The same affixed form is in Ger. ruchlos, Du. roekeloos "wicked." Root verb reck (O.E. reccan) is passing into obscurity. The -k- sound is probably a northern influence from O.N. cognate roekja.
Sentence:After hitching a ride from me,many nicknamed me Reckless Aaron.
Delinquent
Definition : Guilty of a minor misdeed; "delinquent minors"
Etymology : 1484, from L. delinquentum (nom. delinquens), prp. of delinquere, from de- "completely" + linquere "to leave" The adj. and noun are equally old in Eng.
Sentence : The man had fail to pay for the license witch is now delinquent.
Alex Foo Da Weng
1-8
Etymology : 1484, from L. delinquentum (nom. delinquens), prp. of delinquere, from de- "completely" + linquere "to leave" The adj. and noun are equally old in Eng.
Sentence : The man had fail to pay for the license witch is now delinquent.
Alex Foo Da Weng
1-8
cocky
cocky :.
cock·y1 : [kok-ee] :.
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Reference:
Modern Language Association (MLA):
"cocky." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. 23 Apr. 2008. (Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cocky).
Word form: Related words forms:
–adjective; ~ cock·i·er, cock·i·est,
cock·i·ly (adverb), cock·i·ness (noun);
<>
Definition: arrogant; pertly self-assertive; conceited:
Etymology: [Origin: 1540–50; cock1 + -y1]
by Jireh Tham 1-9 (7)
Example: He walked in with a cocky air.
Electric chair
Electric chair
Definition: A chair in which criminals are killed by passing a powerful electric current through their bodies.
Etymology: It comes from the word execution and electric.
The first person executed by the electric chair was a man named William Kemmler.
Anthony Lie 1-9
Definition: A chair in which criminals are killed by passing a powerful electric current through their bodies.
Etymology: It comes from the word execution and electric.
The first person executed by the electric chair was a man named William Kemmler.
Anthony Lie 1-9
blubbrin'
blubbrin' is the short form of the word blubbering
It has two meanings:
As a verb:
To utter while crying and sobbing.
To make wet and swollen by weeping.
To make wet and swollen by weeping.
As a noun:
A loud sobbing
It originated from middle English terms:
bluberen - To bubble
bluber - Foam
The boy was blubbering when he found out that he had failed his English test.
Done by:
Timothy See 1-8
Handouts
Fong Zhi Hao (12) 1-7
Handouts
Definition: Something that is given freely or distributed without compensation.
Etymology: From hobo slang-hand + out
Ned’s part-time job is to give handouts on the streets.
Handouts
Definition: Something that is given freely or distributed without compensation.
Etymology: From hobo slang-hand + out
Ned’s part-time job is to give handouts on the streets.
Handouts
Fong Zhi Hao (12) 1-7
Handouts
Definition: Something that is given freely or distributed without compensation.
Etymology: From hobo slang-hand + out
Ned’s part-time job is to give handouts on the streets.
Handouts
Definition: Something that is given freely or distributed without compensation.
Etymology: From hobo slang-hand + out
Ned’s part-time job is to give handouts on the streets.
Punk out
Punk outMeaning: To be beaten up
Etymology : A latin word
Sentence: He is looking for a rumble so that he can punk out some Socs.
Benson Leom Meng Suan
1-7
Meaning for baloney
Defination : 1.foolish or exaggerated talk or behavior; nonsense. 2.bologna sausage
Etymology:slang for "nonsense," 1922, Amer.Eng. (popularized 1930s by N.Y. Gov. Alfred E. Smith), from earlier sense of "idiot" (probably influenced by blarney), usually regarded as being from bologna sausage, a type traditionally made from odds and ends, named for the city in Italy.
Sentence: He was scolded by the teacher as he had been talking baloney for the whole entire day
Yeoh Jin Kai George From 1-8 (39)
Ruefully
Ruefully
Definition: Feeling or showing that one is sorry about something.
Etymology: Middle English rewe, from Old English hrEow; akin to Old High German hriuwa sorrow.
He had managed to rob a bank but was caught by the police. He regretted it ruefully and was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
Jarrett Choo, 1-8
Definition: Feeling or showing that one is sorry about something.
Etymology: Middle English rewe, from Old English hrEow; akin to Old High German hriuwa sorrow.
He had managed to rob a bank but was caught by the police. He regretted it ruefully and was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
Jarrett Choo, 1-8
Raving on
Raving on
Definition: to talk incoherently or wildly, as in a delirious or demented state
Ethymology: Middle English- raven, from Old North French- raver,
James, being his usual talkative self, was raving on and on about our school's soccer match he had participated the day before, not realising that no one was actually listening to him.
Hwang Se Min. 1-8
Definition: to talk incoherently or wildly, as in a delirious or demented state
Ethymology: Middle English- raven, from Old North French- raver,
James, being his usual talkative self, was raving on and on about our school's soccer match he had participated the day before, not realising that no one was actually listening to him.
Hwang Se Min. 1-8
Reformatory
Reformatory
Definition: 1.A penal institution for the discipline, reformation, and training of young or first offenders. 2. Serving or designed to reform: reformatory lectures; reformatory punishments.
Etymology: Reform (v) c.1300, "to convert into another and better form," from O.Fr. reformer (12c.), from L. reformare "to form again, change, alter," from re- "again" + formare "to form."
Sentence: The boys were sent to a reformatory for fighting vigorously with knifes on the streets.
Ng Zi Jing (22) 1-7
affectionately
Affectionately
Definition: Having or showing fond feelings or affection; loving
and tender.
Etymology: 1485–95; from the word 'affection', on the model of
passionate.
Sentence: The couple looked affectionately at each other as they
got married and lived happily ever after.
Done by Sim Khiang Leon 1-7
sing-songed
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Definition: Sentences uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting;
Word Origin: Probably originated from Britain, evolved from the word singed.
Sentence: Her brother answered her questions in a irritating sing-songed fashion.
Xie WeiCheng 1-7
Definition: Sentences uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting;
Word Origin: Probably originated from Britain, evolved from the word singed.
Sentence: Her brother answered her questions in a irritating sing-songed fashion.
Xie WeiCheng 1-7
Word: Menace
Menace [noun]
Definition: Something that is likely to cause harm
Sentence: Wild lions are a menace to everyone.
Etymology: Middle English manace, from Anglo-French manace, menace, from Latin minacia, from minac-, minax threatening, from minari to threaten
Acknowledgement:
http://www.moveintoday.net/roaringLion.jpg
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menace
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=49842&dict=CALD
Aspen Tng
1-7[2008]
shrugged
Shrugged
Definitions: Raise(one's shoulders) slightly to express doubt, indifference, ignorance, etc.
Etymology:c.1400, schurgyng, of uncertain origin. Perhaps connected to Dan. skrugge "to stoop, crouch."
Although the news she brought to us was a bad one, we should not just shrugged our shoulders and do nothing.
Tan Yen Kai_1-9
Guardian
Guardian
Definition: 1)person who guards, protects, or preserves.
2)Law. A person who is entrusted by law with the care of the person or property, or both, of another, as a minor or someone legally incapable of managing his or her own affairs.
Example: He became the child's guardian when her parents died.
Kwek Zheng Quan 1-9
Definition: 1)person who guards, protects, or preserves.
2)Law. A person who is entrusted by law with the care of the person or property, or both, of another, as a minor or someone legally incapable of managing his or her own affairs.
Example: He became the child's guardian when her parents died.
Kwek Zheng Quan 1-9
lounging around
Lounging around
Definition: To pass time idly
Etymology: 1508, from Scot., of uncertain origin, perhaps from Fr. s'allonger (paresseusement) "to lounge about, lie at full length," from O.Fr. alongier "lengthen," from L. longus "long."
Sentence: I was lounging around in the coffee shop, then the shop owner told me to leave if i did not want a drink.
Ng Kai Jie 1-8
Definition: To pass time idly
Etymology: 1508, from Scot., of uncertain origin, perhaps from Fr. s'allonger (paresseusement) "to lounge about, lie at full length," from O.Fr. alongier "lengthen," from L. longus "long."
Sentence: I was lounging around in the coffee shop, then the shop owner told me to leave if i did not want a drink.
Ng Kai Jie 1-8
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Dough
DoughDefinition: informal term for money
Etymology: from the cockney rhyming slang and metaphoric use of 'bread'
“Where did you get the dough for all these expensive electrical appliances?” John asked.
Chen Yew Jee Eugene, 1-7
Contemptuously
Contemptuously
Definition:Without respect;in a disdainful manner
Etymology:From a Latin word: contemptus
His behavior in the party was contemptuously to the host, which made the host angry and infuriated.
Thomson Ang 1-7
Definition:Without respect;in a disdainful manner
Etymology:From a Latin word: contemptus
His behavior in the party was contemptuously to the host, which made the host angry and infuriated.
Thomson Ang 1-7
Figgerin'
Figgerin'
Definition: Trying to come with a conclusion.
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin figūra; see dheigh- in Indo-European roots.
Stop disturbing me, I'm figgerin' how to defeat the Socs!
Keefe Robin Sim(15)1-7
Definition: Trying to come with a conclusion.
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin figūra; see dheigh- in Indo-European roots.
Stop disturbing me, I'm figgerin' how to defeat the Socs!
Keefe Robin Sim(15)1-7
Heroizin'
Heroizin'
Definition:To make a hero of a person and treat him like a hero
Etymology:From the mid-60's , most likely from the words 'making a hero'
Everyone was heroizin' Joan for her great medical discovery.
Lee Tze Yiing 1-8
Definition:To make a hero of a person and treat him like a hero
Etymology:From the mid-60's , most likely from the words 'making a hero'
Everyone was heroizin' Joan for her great medical discovery.
Lee Tze Yiing 1-8
Grim
Grim
Grim
Definition:Depressed or worried about something
Etymology:Middle English, from Old English grimm; akin to Old High German grimm fierce, Greek chremetizein to neigh
Sentence:Her expression was grim and unpleasant.
Tan Heng Seng,1-8
Grim
Definition:Depressed or worried about something
Etymology:Middle English, from Old English grimm; akin to Old High German grimm fierce, Greek chremetizein to neigh
Sentence:Her expression was grim and unpleasant.
Tan Heng Seng,1-8
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