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Rimose

2011-08-28T01:53:00.000-07:00

Our take on the word: Can be confused with remorse and other like spelled words.

About the word: Rimose is not a commonly used word. It is an adjective which is a descriptive word.

It's definition is full of chips, cracks or crevices.

The moon is rimose.

The freshly poured concrete was rimose.

Their

2011-08-27T01:44:00.000-07:00

Our take on the word: Commonly misused as they're and there since the pronounced words are all the same. The definitions are completely different.

About the word: Their is a pronoun. It is a form of the possessive case of they. It shows ownership.

The definition of their is a bit complicated. Their can be a replacement for the masculine "his" or feminine "her." It is used as an attributive adjective before a noun. It is best to see the example sentences to acquire a feel for the use of the word their.

Someone left their book on the table in the lunchroom.

Their rights were violated.

Their departure from Rome was bittersweet.

Solitary

2011-08-26T01:38:00.000-07:00

Our take on the word: Solitary is a beautiful word with a great flow to it.

About the word: Solitary can be used as a noun which is a person, place or thing. It can also be used as an adjective which is a descriptive word. To pronounce the word properly: säləˌterē

The definition as a noun is a hermit or recluse. As an adjective, it is defined as a secluded or isolated, alone, singular.

White tigers lead a solitary life in the wild because of their low numbers.

A solitary lifestyle can be depressing to some.

Trifle

2011-08-25T01:31:00.000-07:00

Our take on the word: This word is sometimes viewed as being slang, depending on the use.

About the word: Trifle can be used as a noun which is a person, place or thing as well as a verb which is an action word.

It's definition as a noun is something of very little value, a small sum of money. As a verb, it is defined as a way to deal with something with very little importance or a lot of annoyance.

He had a trifle amount of money in his pocket.

She was a trifle to their new relationship.

Labor

2011-08-24T01:24:00.000-07:00

Our take on the word: Labor is rarely misused, although just like any word in the English language, it can be. It is a commonly misspelled as labour.

About the word: Labor is a noun which is a person, place or thing. To pronounce the word properly: ˈlābər

It's definition is hard work or the process of childbirth.

The department of the government that deals directly with a workforce is known as the Department of Labor.

Remodeling a home will require dedication and hours of hard labor.

Affect

2011-08-23T01:09:00.000-07:00

Our take on the word: Commonly confused with the word effect.

About the word: Affect is a verb which is an action word. To pronounce the word properly: əˈfekt

It's definition is to make a difference to or have an effect on. To move someone emotionally.

Your emotions have an affect on how you react.

The things you do will affect the rest of your life.

Abound

2011-08-22T07:40:00.000-07:00

Our take on the word: Misused quite often. Abound is a word that may be unnecessarily used in sentences.

About the word: Abound is a verb which is an action word. To pronounce the word properly: əˈbound

It's definition is to exist in large numbers, large amounts.

The rain forest abounds with trees.

Rumors abound.

Effect

2011-08-19T10:39:00.000-07:00

Our take on the word: It is commonly confused with the word affect although their meanings are completely different.

About the word: Effect is a verb which is an action word. To pronounce the word properly: i 'fekt

It's definition is to cause something to happen. To bring something about.

Budget cuts can have an effect on the service that you receive.

Chemotherapy has a positive effect on stopping cancer from spreading.

Ambivalent

2011-08-18T10:46:00.000-07:00

Our take on the word:
Ambivalent is rarely used anymore even though it is an extremely powerful word when describing how someone feels about something.

About the word:
Ambivalent is an adjective which is a descriptive word. To pronounce the word properly: amˈbivələnt

It's definition is having contradictory ideas or mixed feelings about someone or something. If you
are ambivalent, you really do not know or aren't sure how you feel.