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Friday, September 28, 2018

A list homonyms continued

able, strong. Are you able to lift that?
Abel, a name. Hi my name is Abel, nice to meet you.

acts, deeds. What acts have you done?
axe, a tool. Do you have an axe to grind?

ad, advertisement. I'd like to place an ad on your website.
add, to increase. Can we add some garlic?

ail, pain. What ails you?
ale, a liquor. I'd like an ale, this evening.

ait, an island
ate, devoured
eight, the number after seven

all, everyone
awl, a tool

aloud, with noise
allowed, permitted


Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Ologists


  1. biotechnologist
  2. chronobiologist
  3. cryptozoologist
  4. endocrinologist
  5. geochronologist
  6. geomorphologist
  7. ophthalmologist
  8. phenomenologist
  9. psychobiologist
  10. roentgenologist
  11. sedimentologist


Sunday, September 9, 2018

Very, very, very

Very (adjective) Replacement
1. very bright 2. luminous
3. very careful 4. cautious
5. very clear 6. obvious
7. very cold         8. freezing
9. very colorful 10. vibrant

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus (yoo-kuh-lip-tuhs): Eucalyptus oil is the name for distilled oil from the leaf of Eucalyptus, native to Australia and cultivated worldwide. Eucalyptus oil has a history of wide application, as a drug, antiseptic, insect repellent, flavoring, fragrance, and industrial uses. The leaves of many Eucalyptus species are steam distilled to extract eucalyptus oil.