VOCABULARY
Ambi- comes from Latin, where it has the meanings "both'' and "around. ''
ambidextrous — capable of using both your right and left hands
He could play the trumpet with either his left or right hand because he was
ambidextrous .
ambivalent — open to both or multiple interpretations of something
uncertain as to which path to take
I am ambivalent as to whether or not I want to take the medicine because of the drug’s
known side effects.
Astro- (star)
astronomy – the study of stars
astronaut – a person trained to travel to the stars
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION
On the ball
Doing a good job
I couldn't sleep well last night, so am not on the ball today.
FOREIGN EXPRESSION
pro bono
From Latin meaning done or donated without charge. “The lawyer’s pro bono work with
the homeless gave him a sense of personal satisfaction.”
WORDS COMMONLY MISPRONOUNCED
Archive pronounced as aa-keev / aa-cheev
a collection of historical records relating to a place, organization, or family:
These old photographs should go in the family archives.
COMMON GRAMMAR MISTAKES
Farther vs. Further
Let’s take this argument a little further. See what we did there? We used
“further” instead of “farther” because “farther” is only used to refer to physical distance, while
“further” is used to describe figurative or metaphorical distance.
You may walk “farther” than ever before, but you would take your relationship with someone a little
“further” by moving in with them.
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Farther: Refers to physical distance only.
Incorrect: We had to walk further than the map indicated.
Examples: We had to walk farther than the map indicated.
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Further: Moreover; in addition; to a greater extent.
Incorrect: We need to discuss this farther
Correct: We need to discuss this further.
TONGUE TWISTER
Rory’s lawn rake rarely rakes really right.