A.Word.A.Day
with Anu Garg
A sentence has its cast of characters. Each word has a role. Let's call those roles parts of speech. What function do the various parts of speech perform? Nouns and pronouns name. Adjectives describe. Adverbs qualify.
The best of this lineup are verbs, always ready for action. Verbs do. They move the plot forward. Verbs bring life to the story. This week we'll bring you five words that are verbs (from Latin verbum: word).
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castigate
PRONUNCIATION:
(KAS-ti-gayt)
MEANING:
verb tr.: To criticize or chastise severely.
http://wordsmith.org/words/castigate.html
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Re: Castigate
by Urmas » 10:03 Mon 08 Feb 10
Silly me. I always thought that...
castigate
PRONUNCIATION:
(KAS-ti-gayt)
MEANING:
n.: A device designed to keep the Pariahs out of sight.
A misconception, obviously. Color me cured.
Urmas – moderately kosher
castigate
PRONUNCIATION:
(KAS-ti-gayt)
MEANING:
n.: A device designed to keep the Pariahs out of sight.
A misconception, obviously. Color me cured.
Urmas – moderately kosher
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