define : bulwark, cache, callous

bulwark - n. something used as a defense, a strong protection

The 1986 Philippine Edsa Revolution showed the Filipino people's courage, they used their bodies as bulwarks against the army's invading tanks.

cache - n (cash) a hiding place, something hidden in a secret place

The dictators then thought that there was a money cache somewhere funding this rally.

callous - adj. unfeeling and insensitive

The peaceful confrontation between the army and the people showed that the army was not callous as it was initially thought to be.

define: blanch, blithe, broach

blanch - v. turn pale

Grace was so surprised at Mark's marriage proposal that she blanched.

blithe - adj. happily, light hearted, joyful

Deep in her own mind, she had blithely denied the possibility of him and her.

broach - v. to open up a subject for discussion

That was why she was genuinely shocked when he broached the subject of marriage.

define:begrudge, benediction, benign

begrudge - adj. to envy another's possessions, to concede reluctantly

Her husband does not begrudge her going out with friends, as long as she comes home within a reasonable time.

benediction - n. a blessing, a good wish

Her husband's arrival in her life is such a benediction on her part.

benign - adj. gentle, not harmful, kind

Allison knows that the curfew set by her husband is benign, and meant only to protect her.

define : definitive, infinitesmal, finite

Definitive – adj. authoritative and final; specifying perfectly or precisely

The scientist had definitive answers to the grade school students interviewing him about his latest invention.

Infinitesimal – adj. extremely or immeasurably small.

The chances of us hooking up, is so infinitesimal that you should really consider giving up right now.

Finite – adj. having definite limits.

Though my love and care for you is infinite, my tolerance for your physical and emotional abuse is definitely finite, and I’ve had enough. Goodbye!

define :: allude, collusion, ludicrous, prelude

Allude – n. to refer broadly or indirectly

My grandmother loved to allude to her journey from rags to riches, hoping that we would learn from her past.

Collusion – n. a secret agreement or conspiracy for an illegal or deceptive pupose.

The company lost a couple of millions due to the collusion between the cashier and the accountant.

Ludicrous – adj laughable because of clear absurdity, falseness or foolishness.

During the hearing, the judge was shocked at the ludicrous answers that the defendant gave.

Prelude – n. a performance, action, event or piece of music that precedes and prepares for the more important thing that follows.

The children sang Christmas carols as a prelude to the grand chorale’s main performance.

define : aggrandize, allusion, altruistic

aggrandize v. to make great

Many politicians' wealth are aggrandized during their stay in office.


allusion n. indirect reference

My friend's shoe fetish is often called imeldific which is an allusion to Imelda Marcos and her 300 pairs of shoes.

altruistic adj. unselfish concern with the welfare of others

Trying times often bring out the altruistic side of people.

Define : aesthetic, affinity, agenda

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aesthetic - adj. concerned with or appreciative of beauty

The problem with society nowadays is that many are concerned merely about aesthetics and not about what's inside a person.

affinity - n. sympathy, attraction, kinship

Some successful people feel an affinity with the members of impoverished communities, they are reminded of what they were like before they were able to reach their dreams.

agenda - n. program, things to be done

The government's agenda is growing longer everyday, now if only the government officials can address them all.

define : abysmal, acquise, advocate

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abysmal - adj. extremely wretched, bottomless

The state of the Philippine's public education system is absolutely abysmal.


acquisce - v. to comply passively, to give in.

The problem is that many Filipinos have already acquisced to their dire state.


advocate - v. to support or be in favor of

Thankfully, there are still a few good men, those that advocate the improvement of the education system.

Define: abdicate, abridge & absolve

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abdicate - v. to step down from a position of power

The wicked king refused to abdicate his power in favor of his son who is more loved by the village people.


abridge - v. to shorten, condense or lessen in length

The king prepared an elaborate speech in front of the wise old men to defend himself, but decided to deliver an abridged speech at the last minute.


absolve - v. to forgive or free from blame

The wise men absolved the wicked king from all his wrongdoings, as long as he steps down from his throne.