joe kirkish

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!

Sunday, February 28, 2010

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despoil - des-POYL - ransack, devastate, pillage, ravage Example: "Reuters Press reported that the massive earthquake to hit Chile yes...

Saturday, February 27, 2010

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gemuetlichkeit - ghem-OOT-lich-KITE - warmth, friendliness, a kind of coziness Example: "Good news for guzzlers: Researchers at the U...

Friday, February 26, 2010

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cloture - cloh-chyur - a procedure for ending a debate & taking a vote Example: "Columnist Ruth Marcus of the Washington Post call...

Thursday, February 25, 2010

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sagacious - sah-GAY-shus - shrewd, keen, perceptive, discerning, sage Example: "After watching 35-minutes of TV advertisements during ...

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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bucolic - bew-CALL-ik - relating to or characteristic of country life, especially noted for its rustic aspects Example: "Hendrik, a y...

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

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voracious - voh-RAY-shuss - insatiable, out-of-control, rabid Example: "Jon Meacham, critic for Newsweek, voraciously attacks the go...

Monday, February 22, 2010

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sturm und drang - shtoorm-un'-drahm - literally 'storm & stress,' a state of great emotional stress Example: "Although...

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Professor Joe Kirkish: Houghton, Michigan; Born May 23, 1925, in Houghton, Michigan, USA - retired, taught in Communication Skills at Michigan Tech University, Houghton,for 42 years. Still very active.

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