Jayz Touch

22/04/2024

Monday Nugget

Developing a personal mission statement is a drive which reflects ones character, achievements and principles.

22/03/2024

I was in transit when you called ✅

I was on transit when you called ❎

22/03/2024

20/03/2024

18/03/2024

Synonyms: casual, complacent, insouciant, indifferent, lukewarm, cold, numb, lethargic, obligatory, cursory.

Antonyms: mindful, sensitive, ardent, keen, passionate, warm, concerned.

16/03/2024

Did you know...

Nephews/ Nieces(niblings)
Uncles/Aunts(piblings) Husband/wife ???

15/03/2024

This is the real fact ❎

This is the fact✅

15/03/2024

Tell the driver to reverse back ❎

Tell the driver to reverse ✅

15/03/2024

The Word of the Day

'therapeutic'

/θɛɹəˈpjuːtɪk/

This adjective describes that which has positive effect on the body or mind.

Synonyms: remedial, restorative, medicinal, tonic, healing

Antonyms: toxic, noxious, pernicious, poisonous, detrimental.

Hugs are inarguably therapeutic.

14/03/2024

The landlord gave him a quit notice ❎

The landlord gave him a notice to quit ✅

14/03/2024

Word of the Day

'widdershins'

/ˈwɪ.də.ʃɪnz/

To move in a contrary or counterclockwise direction.

Synonyms: anticlockwise, left-handed, backward, rearward.

Antonyms: onward, forward, ahead.

They danced widdershins round the fire.

Please add this to your word bank.

Enjoy the rest of the day

13/03/2024

The Word of the Day

'pescetarian'

/ˌpɛsɪˈtɛəɹiən/

One whose diet includes fish but no other animal flesh.

He's been a pescetarian for several years.

12/03/2024

The Word of the Day

'pitter-patter'

/ˈpɪt.əˈpæt.ə/

A rapid succession of light sounds as of rain on a rooftop; to contract in a rhythmic manner.

Synonyms: palpitate, pulsate, vibrate, quiver, patter.

His heart pitter-pattered with excitement as he waited for the right moment to propose to his heartthrob.

11/03/2024

Today's Word

'salubrious'

/səˈl(j)uː.bɹi.əs/

This describes that which is favourable or beneficial to the body.

Synonyms: healthy, medicinal, tonic, nutritious, nourishing, rejuvenating, remedial .

Antonyms: toxic, noxious, deleterious, unhealthy, pernicious, harmful .

Daily exercise is salubrious.

Please add this word to your vocab bank and feel free to add your sample sentence 👇

11/03/2024

Monday Nugget

You have to decide what your priorities are and have the courage say "no' to other things. Eyes on the prize...

09/03/2024

The Word of the Day

'seraphic'

/səˈɹæf.ɪk/

This is suggestive of an angel.

She's got such a seraphic smile.

08/03/2024

Describe yourself in three words...

07/03/2024

Idiomatic expression...
'to cook the books'

Meaning: to falsify or alter account details.

07/03/2024

And today's word is...
'Vigentennial'
Meaning: 20th
Anniversary

06/03/2024

The Word of the Day

'scion'

/ˈsaɪən/

A first generation descendant of a wealthy or influential family.

Synonyms: progeny, heir, successor, heiress, offspring, beneficiary.

The groom is the scion of a billionaire family in India.

04/03/2024

The Word of the Day

'desuetude'

/ˈdɛswɪtjuːd/

This describes a state of discontinuance from use.

Synonyms: inactivity, abeyance, neglect, dormancy, disuse.

Antonyms: use, action.

The car still works optimally despite the long years of desuetude.

04/03/2024

Monday Nugget...

Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
Key to effective interpersonal communication

03/03/2024

The Word of the Day

'surfeit'

/ˈsɜː.fɪt/

This is defined as an immoderate indulgence especially in food or drink.

Synonyms: overage, bellyful, sate, gorge, glut.

Antonyms: diet, deficit, insufficiency.

The man suffered a terrible heartburn as as result of a surfeit of food.

02/03/2024

Today's Word

'conflagration'

/ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/

A destructive fire; conflict or war.

Synonyms: inferno, wildfire, bushfire, hostilities, arson.

Antonyms: peace, truce

The firefighters worked diligently to put out the conflagration.

01/03/2024

The Word of the Day

' transcendence '
/tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndəns/

The state or act of surpassing usual limits.

Synonyms: eminence, primacy, dominance, prestige, influence, reputation, renown.

Antonyms: mediocrity, inferiority, insignificance.

Let transcendence be a guiding principle for all in this new month.

Cheers to a Beautiful weekend.

29/02/2024

March into greatness...

Happy Third Month of the Year

29/02/2024

The Word of the Day

'leapling'

/ˈliplɪŋ/

This describes someone born on a leap day; 29th February .

28/02/2024

Idiomatic expression...
'square away'

Meaning: put or arrange something in order.

28/02/2024

I prefer watermelon than pineapple ❎

I prefer watermelon to pineapple ✅

27/02/2024

They will attend the night vigil as planned ❎

They will attend the vigil as planned ✅