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Word for the Day (April 23, 2014)

standstill n.

Definition: a state of cessation of movement or action; halt; stop

Example: Traffic behind the accident came to a standstill.

Synonyms: halt, tie
Tagalog/Pilipino: nakahinto, hindi gumagalaw
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Word for the Day (April 21, 2014)

contagious adj

Definition: easily spread as from one person to another

Synonyms: communicable, infectious, transmittable

Usage: The virus is extremely contagious.
Tagalog/Pilipino: nakakahawa
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Word for the Day (April 19, 2014)

vigorous adj.

Definition: 1. full of or characterized by vigor. 2. strong or active; robust. 3. energetic; forceful: a vigorous personality. 4. powerful in action or effect.

Example: The coach appreciated the team's vigorous effort to win the game.

Synonyms: effective, energetic
Tagalog/Pilipino: masigla, matibay, malakas
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Word for the Day (April 17, 2014)

tranquil adj.

Definition: 1. free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm: a tranquil village. 2. unaffected by disturbing emotions; serene; placid: a tranquil life.

Example: The tranquil lake looked like glass in the early morning sun.

Synonyms: calm, peaceful
Tagalog/Pilipino: payapa, panatag, tahimik
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Word for the Day (April 15, 2014)

legible adj.

Definition: 1. capable of being read or deciphered, esp. with ease, as writing or printing. 2. capable of being discerned or distinguished.

Example: The doctor's signature was barely legible on the prescription.

Synonyms: readable, understandable

Tagalog/Pilipino: madaling mabasa, madaling maintindihan ang pagkakasulat
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Word for the Day (April 13, 2014)

pacify v.t.

Definition: 1. to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm. 2. to appease: to pacify one's appetite. 3. to reduce to a submissive state; subdue.

Example: My mother will try pacify my baby sister with a bottle.

Synonyms: appease

Tagalog/Pilipino: patahanin sa pag iyak, pakalmahin, patahimikin
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Word for the Day (April 11, 2014)

immaculate adj.

Definition: 1. free from spot or stain: immaculate linen. 2. free from moral blemish or impurity; pure. 3. free from errors: an immaculate text.

Example: I expect your room to be immaculate before you play games.

Synonyms: clean, pure

Tagalog/Pilipino: malinis, walang dumi, maayos, walang kasalanan
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Word for the Day (April 9, 2014)

cooperative adj.

Definition: 1. working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit. 2. demonstrating a willingness to cooperate.

Example: Our lemonade sale was a cooperative effort.

Synonyms: obedient, united

Tagalog/Pilipino: matulungin, handang tumulong
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Word for the Day (April 7, 2014)

hesitate v.

Definition: 1. to be reluctant to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination. 2. to have scruples or doubts about something. 3. to stop for a moment; pause.

Example: Do not hesitate to call me if you need help with your art project. I would love to help out.

Synonyms: hinder, waver

Tagalog/Pilipino: nagdadalawang-isip, nag aalinlangan, hindi sigurado kung gagawin

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Word for the Day (April 5, 2014)

grateful adj.

Definition: 1. warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful. 2. pleasing to the mind or senses: a grateful breeze.

Example: My parents are grateful for my help washing the dishes and watering the plants.

Synonyms: appreciative, favorable

Tagalog/Pilipino: nagpapasalamat, may utang na loob

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Word for the Day (April 3, 2014)

spy n., v.

Definition: 1. a person who keeps close and secret watch on the actions and words of another or others. 4. to observe secretively, usu. with hostile intent. 3. to search for or examine something closely or carefully.

Example: James Bond was a famous spy.

Synonyms: investigate, monitor

Tagalog/Pilipino: espiya, tiktikan, obserbahan ng palihim

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Word for the Day (April 1, 2014)

vanish v.

Definition: 1. to disappear quickly from sight; become invisible. 2. to go away, esp. furtively. 3. to come to an end. 4. to cause to disappear.

Example: The thief vanished in the night.

Synonyms: clear, disappear

Tagalog/Pilipino: mawala, maglaho

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