10/24/15

Clandestine

Clandestine

<klahn-des-tin>

covert; hidden; stealthy;

something secretly done without others knowing.

She went on a clandestine trip to the store for chocolate. She was back before we knew she left.

Remember:
clandestine reminds of candle.
we do secret things in the dark.

At work:
The development of the new product is clandestine. No one is allowed to see the plans.

(c) 2015 E. Carruthers

 

10/23/15

Inveterate

Inveterate

<in-vet-er-rit>

addicted; lifelong; habitual

having a habit for a long time.

He is an inveterate runner. He will run every morning without fail.

Memory trick:
inveterate - vet.
A vet did something for a long time.

At work:
She is a good salesperson because she is an inveterate traveler.

(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
 

10/22/15

Acquiesce

Acquiesce

<ah-qwe-ess>

give in; comply; conform;

to reluctantly agree to something.

The barking dog made the man acquiesce and let the dog in the warm house.

Memory trick:
acquiesce reminds of acquire.
we agree to let them acquire something.

At work:
Our product is good and the customers will always acquiesce and buy it.

(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
 

10/21/15

Connote

Connote

<ka-noat>

signify; imply; suggest;

to hint at something or make you think of something.

The scent of pie will connote a good memory because it will remind me of home.

Remember:
con reminds of with.
note reminds of note.
with notes we remember.

At work:
A clean desk will connote a sense of order and your work will improve.

(c) 2015 E. Carruthers

 

10/20/15

Bellicose

Bellicose

<bel-lah-kose>

hostile; combative; threatening;

being quick to show a desire to fight.

The bellicose bird swooped down on everyone. She was defending her nest.

Remember:
bellicose reminds of "belly close".
Bellies come close when people want to fight.

At work:
The customer was upset and bellicose. He became happy because it was under warranty.

(c) 2015 E. Carruthers
 

10/19/15

Leonine

Leonine

<lee-ah-nine>

famed; outstanding; esteemed;

someone who is powerful and fierce.

He reminded me of someone leonine. He displayed confidence and courage.

Remember:
leonine reminds of lion.
lions are brave.

At work:
He stood before the shareholders leonine and steadfast. He won them over with his display of leadership.

(c) 2015 E. Carruthers



10/18/15

Actuate

Actuate

<akt-chu-ate>

motivate; activate; instigate;

to cause something to move to action.

Throw a stick to actuate a dog. He will chase it every time.

Remember:
actuate reminds of act.

At work:
I see your problem. You must plug your computer to actuate it. Glad I could help.

(c) 2015 E. Carruthers