Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Vocab 2: What new words I learn from the news today?

Hi folks!

Here's my daily reading ritual and vocabulary built-up session.(see Vocab 1 here).

From TheStarOnline:
Japanese Ambassador Masahiko Horie is known for his gregarious ways. Not yesterday.

This time, he fought hard to keep his emotions in check as he addressed the local media about the situation in his country.


Etymology

From Latin gregārius.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ɡrɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/
  • (US) IPA: /ɡrɨˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/

Adjective

(of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.

Source: Wiktionary

Learn another new word today!

Cheers!

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