Mon, May 20, 2013

A Word A Day

Monday

Plead: make an emotional appeal (I plead with you, don't go out into that storm!)

Tuesday

Arrange: put in neat, attractive order; organize or make plans (This Saturday I'm going to arrange my tools; Should I arrange for us to take the weekend off?)

Wednesday

Fortify: strengthen or secure a place; strengthen or invigorate mentally or physically (Quick, fortify the door before they get in!; If you drink it, this potion will fortify you.)

Thursday

Expand: become larger or make more extensive (In order for us to expand, we need to hire more employees.)

Friday

Heave: Lift or haul a (heavy thing) with great effort; the act of heaving (with a mighty heave, he tore the tree out by its roots.)

 

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