Words and their Definitions

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Re: Words and their Definitions

Post by Doodoo » October 12, 2024, 4:42 pm

verbatim
adverb | ver-BAY-tim

What It Means

Verbatim is an adverb meaning "in the exact words," or in other words, "word for word."

// The coach was quoted verbatim in the article announcing that she would retire at the end of the season.



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Re: Words and their Definitions

Post by Doodoo » October 13, 2024, 10:31 pm

ideate

verb | EYE-dee-ayt

What It Means

To ideate is to form an idea or conception of something.

// Jocelyn used the education seminar's lunch hour to talk with other teachers and ideate new activities to use in the classroom.

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Re: Words and their Definitions

Post by Doodoo » October 14, 2024, 4:25 pm

taciturn

adjective | TASS-uh-tern

What It Means

Taciturn is a formal word that describes someone who tends to be quiet or who tends to speak infrequently.

// One of the twins was taciturn and shy, while the other one was more outgoing.

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