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September 6th, 2009 by Build Vocabulary
Tila Tequila hospitalized after altercation with NFL Player boyfriend…
Mga kahulugan ng altercation na nasa Web sa wikang Ingles:
* affray: noisy quarrel
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* Warm contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy; wrangle; wordy contest
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/altercation
* altercate – quarrel: have a disagreement over something; “We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America”; “These two fellows are always …
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* altercate – To argue, quarrel or wrangle with someone
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/altercate
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April 6th, 2009 by Build Vocabulary
have one’s back to the wall to be in a defensive
position. (Informal. See also push
someone to the wall.) He’ll have to give
in. He has his back to the wall. How can
I bargain when I have my back on the wall?
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January 14th, 2009 by Build Vocabulary
Your husband is a strong man, but he doesn’t have your resilience – 24 Season 7 Episode 1
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January 10th, 2009 by Build Vocabulary
Vocabulary building time folks! Tonight our word is “Bon Voyage”… This aint knew to me, and I know it’s not new to you too.
Bon Voyage is a french term used to express a good trip.
Our parent, Nay and Tay, once again went abroad today. We said Bon Voyage to them after we went to the Zoo. Have a safe trip mom and dad! Love you!
What is Bon Voyage?
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January 6th, 2009 by Build Vocabulary
Hello there! Me again… Are you hungry with knowledge already and can’t wait for another word of the day? Well, I’m sorry.. I haven’t read anything or see anything online that I can post here… So, no vocabulary building today.
All I want to say is Happy New Year to you all! And since it’s February before you know it, Happy Valentines Day too!
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December 19th, 2008 by Build Vocabulary
Farther refers to length or distance. It is the comparative form of the word far when referring to distance.
Further means “to a greater degree,” “additional,” or “additionally.” It refers to time or amount. It is the comparative form of the word far when meaning “much.”
Correct: London is farther north than Juneau.
(Refers to distance)
Correct: This plan requires further study.
(Meaning “additional study,” refers to amount)
Correct: According to my timetable, we should be further along.