Today’s word is
Gimcrack
means
showy but useless.
or
a showy, useless trifle; gewgaw.
Gimcrack comes from the Middle English term gibe crake and is of uncertain origin. It may be related to the Old French giber meaning “to shake.”
Beginning today, I will be starting a series, where I shall have a new word with its meaning daily. This will help in building vocabulary. It shall be known as ” Word of the day”. Avuncular means of relating to, or characteristic of an uncle.
Word for today is Zenith a highest point or state, culmination Zenith originated from the Middle English cenith, which in turn is traced back to Old Spanish zenit. Tenzing Norgay reached the zenith of Mount Everest.
Facilitate means make easier The sergeant needed at least one more lead to facilitate the investigation.
Velodrome means A sports arena that has steeply banked curves for cycling events. The Manchester Velodrome in England is believed to be one of the finest indoor cycling tracks in the world.
Word for today is Somaticize means to convert (anxiety) into physical symptoms. Pronunciation: [suh–mat–uh-sahyz, soh-muh-tuh-] Brislin suggests take the culturally accepted route: somaticize, whether it is the liver, head, stomach or heart that takes the brunt. [ Source extract – The Development of Emotional Competence By Carolyn Saarni]
Jocular means fooling around and wisecracking. The guy in accounting is so funny, we call him Count Jocular.
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