As a starter: and as a former teacher in English, I hope to add to reader's vocabulary by presenting a word a day in simple terms that anyone can understand - from current use in publications, radio,TV, etc.
Remember: use a new word three times in a day and it's yours forever!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Word for Today - Sept 4, 2009
proscribe - PRO-SCRIBE - to ban or prohibit something that is considered undesirable, usually by authorities
Example: "Government proclamations on safety have unanimously proscribed the use of electronic devices while driving."