Daily Words

Something that is apparent is obvious, visible or clear, but is not necessarily true or factual. Something can be apparent to one person, but no so for another.

Apparent – /əˈpar(ə)nt/ – adjective

An aspect of something encompasses a part of something that you can see. Aspects can be tangible or intangible. You can love different aspects of being a teacher (intangible) or you can love the different aspects of the

Generally refers to the act of making a process easier. Many careers are centered around making certain processes easier such as a lawyer. This would also fit nicely in a list of common business words.

Facilitate – /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ – verb

Monitor means to check the welfare or status of something. The term is commonly used in reference to children. Teachers have to monitor their students to make sure they’re behaving. Schools have a hall monitor to make su

Something in proportion is balanced. You could describe a person’s facial features as being in proportion. However, you can also use the term to relate different numbers of objects. If you had a large bag of apples and a

Proportion – /prəˈpɔːʃ(ə)n/ – noun

To pursue something means to follow or proceed on a course with the intention of completing a goal. A hungry lion will pursue its prey in order to eat, and you can pursue your goal of learning more vocabulary.

The term retain simply means the ability to keep something and is usually used in reference to keeping possessions in different situations. However, it can also be heard in keeping particular traits over time.

Something underlying can describe an actual object or objects that are beneath other objects. Or, it can describe the root or basic cause of something. This term is commonly used in the medical field to describe symptoms

Underlying – /ˌəndərˈlīiNG/ – adjective

Something that can adapt is something that can adjust to different situations; like how a chameleon uses its skin to change colors.
Soldiers have the ability to adapt to many different conditions and environments.

When you enhance something, you make it better or more advanced. The word can be applied to literally anything you want to make better, but the term commonly used in reference to technology.

Enhance – /ɪnˈhɑːns,ɛnˈhɑːns/ – verb

If something is equivalent to something, it can be the exact same or similar in quality or purpose. For example, 7Up is the equivalent of Sprite. They are both citrusy, lime flavored soft drinks with a biting texture. Th

Equivalent – /ɪˈkwɪv(ə)l(ə)nt/ – adjective

Telling something (a feeling or idea) without outright speaking or indicating it. You can imply with your words or body language.
In the meeting, he glanced at his watch to imply it was time to finish quickly.

Innovation is usually referenced to improving products, methods or ideas. Companies constantly innovate their products in order to make them better and more marketable.

Use precise when you want to state or indicate that something is absolutely true or correct. In Science, you use precise measurements because something unintended might happen if a measurement is off.

When something is various, it indicates that there is an inexact number of different objects. It is usually used to describe a group of objects that is too vast or different to describe individually. Like a room full lig

Talk About Other Peoples’ Lives, Especially Negative Things Or Secret Details
“My neighbor loves to gossip – I think she’s got some dirt on everyone who lives in this apartment building.

Say A Quick Phrase In An Annoyed/Angry Way
“When I asked my wife if dinner was ready, she snapped at me.”
(“If you want dinner, make it yourself!”)

Speak Continuously For A Long Time With Too Many Details Or Different Topics
“You shouldn’t ramble during a job interview. Try to keep your answers concise and relevant.”

Complain In An Annoying, High-Pitched Voice
“My kids started whining when I told them they couldn’t watch TV until they had finished their homework.”

“I really like the transition from summer to fall.”

Here, Kate is talking about the change from summer to fall. This is her favorite part of the year.

A metaphor for deliberately ignoring someone.

To relax and take things too seriously. Typically stated as an appeal to someone who is acting uptight.

Stuffy, persnickety, the opposite of relaxed