by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
The vivid colors of his face concealed his livid emotions. The livid colors his face did not reveal his vivid personality. The sentences above are correct. They are absolutely correct, though each has a different implication. Livid originated from the Latin word...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Literal 1. Being in accordance with, conforming to, or upholding the exact or primary meaning of a word or words: ” A translator is supposed to catch the soul of the original work because literal translation will neither be artistically creative nor will be near...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Liqueur means any of various strongly flavored alcoholic beverages typically served in small quantities after dinner: “Martini is a very famous brand of liqueur which people lick instead of drinking.” Liquor on the other hand, means an alcoholic beverage...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Links has the following meanings:- 1. Coupled or joined: ” Anti social elements are suspected to have links with politicians.” 2. Something similar to a chain: “The mechanic has removed one link from the chain of my cycle which wouldn’t let the...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Linear is relating to, or resembling a line; straight: “All parents want their children to make progress in a linear way which is expecting too much of them.” Lineal , on the other hand, means belonging to or being in the direct line of descent from an...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Lineament means a distinctive shape, contour, or line; especially, of the face: “The lineament of the actor’s face made him look like a Grecian goddess.” Liniment , on the other hand, means a medicinal fluid rubbed into the skin to soothe pain or to...
