Word of the Day: Ubiquitous
Ubiquitous Meaning: Found everywhere. Example: Cell phones are ubiquitous these days.
Ubiquitous Meaning: Found everywhere. Example: Cell phones are ubiquitous these days.
Word/Phrase: Kick the bucket Definition: To die (informal/humorous). Spanish Translation: Estirar la pata Example: He finally kicked the bucket at
Tantamount Meaning: Equivalent in effect. Example: Refusing to answer was tantamount to admission.
Word/Phrase: Jump the gun Definition: To do something too soon or prematurely. Spanish Translation: Adelantarse Example: They jumped the gun
Supercilious Meaning: Behaving as though one is superior. Example: His supercilious attitude annoyed his peers.
Word/Phrase: Hit the books Definition: To start studying intensely. Spanish Translation: Ponerme a estudiar Example: I have a test tomorrow—time
Recalcitrant Meaning: Stubbornly disobedient. Example: The recalcitrant student refused to obey.
Word/Phrase: Bend over backwards Definition: To do everything possible to help someone. Spanish Translation: Hacer hasta lo imposible Example: She
Quintessence Meaning: The most perfect example. Example: He was the quintessence of kindness.
Word/Phrase: Bite off more than you can chew Definition: To take on a task that is too big or difficult.
Pernicious Meaning: Harmful. Example: The pernicious weed damaged the crops.
Word/Phrase: The early bird catches the worm Definition: People who wake up or act early have an advantage. Spanish Translation:
Obstreperous Meaning: Noisy and difficult to control. Example: The obstreperous crowd disrupted the event.
Word/Phrase: Under the weather Definition: Feeling slightly ill or unwell. Spanish Translation: Estar indispuesto Example: I’m feeling a bit under
Nefarious Meaning: Wicked or criminal. Example: The nefarious plot was foiled by the police.
Word/Phrase: Throw in the towel Definition: To give up or admit defeat. Spanish Translation: Tirar la toalla Example: After many
Munificent Meaning: Very generous. Example: The munificent donation helped build the new school.
Word/Phrase: Under someone’s wing Definition: Being protected or guided by someone. Spanish Translation: Bajo la tutela de alguien Example: She
Lurid Meaning: Very vivid in color, shocking. Example: The news report gave lurid details of the crime.
Word/Phrase: Put your foot in your mouth Definition: To say something embarrassing or inappropriate. Spanish Translation: Meter la pata Example: