paroxysm \PAR-uh k-siz-uh m\ noun 1. any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion: paroxysms of rage. 2. Pathology. a severe attack or a sudden increase … [Continue reading]
WORD OF THE DAY: Rollick
Posted on October 25, 2016 ·
rollick \ROL-ik\ verb 1. to move or act in a carefree, frolicsome manner; behave in a free, hearty, lively, or jovial way. Quotes They decided to rollick off to a … [Continue reading]
WORD OF THE DAY: Stalwart
Posted on October 25, 2016 ·
stalwart \STAWL-wert\ adjective 1. firm, steadfast, or uncompromising: a stalwart supporter of the U.N. 2. strong and brave; valiant: a stalwart … [Continue reading]
WORD OF THE DAY: Thunderstruck
Posted on October 25, 2016 ·
thunderstruck \THUHN-der-struhk\ adjective 1. overcome with consternation; confounded; astounded: He was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion. 2. Archaic. struck by a … [Continue reading]
WORD OF THE DAY: compunction
Posted on October 25, 2016 ·
compunction \kuh m-PUHNGK-shuh n\ noun 1. a feeling of uneasiness or anxiety of the conscience caused by regret for doing wrong or causing pain; contrition; remorse. 2. any … [Continue reading]
WORD OF THE DAY: mutable
Posted on October 19, 2016 ·
\MYOO-tuh-buh l\ adjective 1. given to changing; constantly changing; fickle or inconstant: the mutable ways of fortune. 2. liable or subject to change or alteration. Quotes ... we are all, I think, betrayed by those eyes of memory … [Continue reading]
WORD OF THE DAY: apotheosis
Posted on October 19, 2016 ·
\uh-poth-ee-OH-sis, ap-uh-THEE-uh-sis\ noun 1. the ideal example; epitome; quintessence: This poem is the apotheosis of lyric expression. 2. the elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god. Quotes ... his favorite phrase … [Continue reading]
WORD OF THE DAY: harum-scarum
Posted on October 19, 2016 ·
\HAIR-uh m-SKAIR-uh m, HAR-uh m-SKAR-uh m\ adjective 1. reckless; rash; irresponsible: He had a harum-scarum youth. 2. disorganized; uncontrolled. Quotes ... he warn't bad, so to say--only mischeevous. Only just giddy and harum-scarum, you … [Continue reading]
Word of the day: IGNOMINY
Posted on October 16, 2016 ·
Ignominy \IG-nuh-min-ee, ig-NOM-uh-nee\ noun 1. disgrace; dishonor; public contempt. 2. shameful or dishonorable quality or conduct or an instance of this. Quotes Walking in the shadow of a dream, as it were, and perhaps actually under the … [Continue reading]
WORD OF THE DAY: Bailiwick
Posted on October 12, 2016 ·
Definitions for bailiwick a person's area of skill, knowledge, authority, orwork: to confine suggestions to one's ownbailiwick. the district within which a bailie or bailiff hasjurisdiction. … [Continue reading]
WORD OF THE DAY: opuscule
Posted on October 12, 2016 ·
opuscule [oh-puhs-kyool] /ɒˈpʌskjuːl/ noun 1. a small or minor work. 2. a literary or musical work of small size. 3. (rare) a small or insignificant artistic work Derived Forms opuscular, adjective Word … [Continue reading]
Much Ado About Nothing
Posted on October 8, 2016 ·
The Johor Bahru Readers and Writers Festival hit a note in Medini Mall in May 2016. I did two workshops with young people: a creative poetry writing workshop and drama for the young people. Here are some pics of the workshops I … [Continue reading]
Rest assured with a Takaful protection
Posted on October 8, 2016 ·
Many people do not realize on the importance of early protection plan in cases of emergencies. I dont actually buy heavy premiums as I am afraid I wont be able to commit myself to paying monthly, but I guess at least I protection myself and my family … [Continue reading]
LSP International Conference 2016
Posted on October 8, 2016 ·
UTM KL recently hosted Language for Specific Purposes Conference at UTM KL. I presented a paper on Higher Order Thinking Skills in the Literature Classroom. Here are some pics of me and my colleagues from JB who presented papers at the … [Continue reading]