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By: Doug Brimmer
Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2008 In the business world, people are often judged
by the Words they use in conversation and correspondence. Right or
wrong, the size of your Vocabulary influences the way others perceive you
and is often a factor in career advancement. Here at CubeThink one of
our activities is Constantly Learning and believe that we should always
strive to expand our Vocabulary. We hope that by learning and using
the Words we list, you may benefit both personally and professionally.
We are always excited to receive your feedback. Please let us know your
thoughts about this list and recommendations for additional Words toadd. Please submit your feedback to
comments@cubethink.com.
The following drop down box lists all the
Words
we have featured in the Words Folder.
Definition:
1.) an artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy
2.) a cleverly contrived trick or scheme for gaining an end
3.) skill in ruses or trickery
Example: To pass a Health Care Bill,
Senate Democrats are hinting at the possible use of the Reconciliation
Process which would mean that only a Majority of Votes are needed to pass
the Bill rather than 60 which the normal process requires. Considering
that Democrats have control of both Houses of Congress, this seems to be a
risky political stratagem
to use on legislation that will have an extraordinary impact on the American
people and American economy.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
efficacious(adjective)
Definition:
1.) having the power to produce a desired effect
Example: I understand that President Obama
really wants to have a Health Care Legislation Bill Passed by Congress, but
is ramming it through Congress without the backing of the American Public
the most efficacious
method of getting a Bill to his desk?
Saturday, March 6, 2010
springform pan(noun)
Definition:
1.) a pan or mold with an upright detachable rim fastened to the
bottom of the pan with a clamp or spring
Example: My kids know that when their Dad
pulls the springform pan
out of the cupboard that it can only mean one thing, I am going to make a
Cheesecake!
Monday, March 8, 2010
fusillade(noun)
Definition:
1.) a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
2.) something that gives the effect of a fusillade
3.) a spirited outburst especially of criticism
Example: Is it a brave person or a
foolish person that wants to become President of the United States and
endure the fusillade
of criticism that happens on a daily basis?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
reconnoiter(verb)
Definition: 1.) to
recognize
2.) to make a reconnaissance of
2.) to engage in reconnaissance
Example: A couple of summers ago when we
were driving through North and South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana I thought
about the Lewis and Clark Expedition and could not imagine what a thrill it
must have been to have been sent on a trip to
reconnoiter
what would become the Western part of the United States for the first time.
