English #1

Peace upon to you.

Since I have an assignment that need us to create a blog. So I decided to use my this blog. I will make sure the blog is up-to-date with the varies and new word. So enjoy !

1. Inkling : hint or slightly idea

Example :  -      I have no inkling of what is going to happen to me throughout the year in KKTM Ledang.


2. Dormant : inactive

Example :  -     The dormant volcano has attracted thousand of tourists every year.
-          The boy lay dormant on the bed, he could be dead already.


3. Abode : one’s home

Example :  -    He Just returned home from South America after living six years there and now has no   
                        fixed abode


4. Abandon :  cease to look after / give up completely

Example :  -  Her natural mother had abandoned her  at an early age.

                      - He had clearly abandoned all pretence of trying to succeed.


5. Aback – sailing with the sail pressed backward

Example :  Peter holds the jib aback until our bow swings across the wind.


PHRASES : taken someone aback - shock

Example :  John was taken aback by her directness


6. Abash – Make someone feel embarrased

Example : Harriet looked slightly abashed after he was make mistakes  in front of thousand peoples.


7.  Abbreviate – shorten

Example :  network is often abbreviated to net


8.Abdicate- renounce one’s throne / fail to fulfil
               
Example : - in 1918, Kailser Wilhelm abdicated as German emperor.
               
                    - The government was accused of abdicating its responsibility.


9. Abduct – kidnap


Example :  A 12-year-old  girl had been  abducted when she was  tricked by the strangers  at the side of the street.


I think I will add more words soon. Just wait :) Adios Amigos