Month 3- Word of the day 15
Jalousie
means
window blind
It is related to jealousy (envy) because of people peeking into others’ affairs.
Jalousie
means
window blind
It is related to jealousy (envy) because of people peeking into others’ affairs.
Tenacious means persistent Though not very reasonable, Inspector Singh can be as tenacious as a bulldog.
Word for today is Tulipomania means widespread obsession with tulips, especially of highly prized varieties, as those of a streaked, variegated, or unusual color. Tulipomania is derived from tulip, which derives from the Turkish word tülbent meaning “turban” (for the flower’s likeness), and the combining form -mania, which is used to indicate extreme and transient…
Imminent means about to happen It is often confused with eminent
Sleight means Dexterity A magician will try to fool his audience with a sleight of hand.
Primitivism means Doctrine that a simple and natural life is morally best or a Western art movement that borrows visual forms from non-Western or prehistoric peoples, such as Paul Gauguin’s inclusion of Tahitian motifs in paintings and ceramics.
Connoisseur means Expert “Can you recommend an art of connoisseur?” the detective asked after the robbery at the museum.