A Word A Day : Opprobrium
Friday, 30th May 2008 : Today's Word is ...
Pronunciation : a-pro-bree-am 1. Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct 2. Scornful reproach or contempt 3. A cause of shame or disgrace Mid-17th century - Latin - infamy, reproach - opprobare - to reproach - probrum - disgrace bad name, bad odor, discredit, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, humiliation, ignominy, ill repute, obloquy, odium, shame, vilification, abuse, contempt, disdain, infamy, odium, offense, reproach, scorn, scurrility honor, praise • A bed mattress is unwieldy to move from one room to another. • Being both dramatic author and dramatic performer, he found himself heir to a twofold opprobrium. • Let me add that it is the great desideratum by which this form of government can be rescued from the opprobrium under which it has so long labored, and be recommended to the esteem and adoption of mankind. • If an ill appointment should be made, the Executive for nominating, and the Senate for approving, would participate, though in different degrees, in the opprobrium and disgrace. • opprobrious : Adjective • opprobria : Noun - Plural Enjoy this list and then get around for preparing your own list of words. There is no better way of boosting your words power. The most effective way to build your vocabulary is described in the page on Word Power. Educational research has discovered that your I.Q. is intimately related to your Word Power. Take a standard Vocabulary test and then an intelligent test, the result in both will be substantially the same. The more extensive your vocabulary, the better your chances of success, other things being equal- success in attaining your educational goals, success in moving ahead in your business or professional career, success in achieving your intellectual potential. | ||
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