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50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by AJEGUNMO(m): 4:45pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
We all know The Chief of staff to the Edo State Government, Mr. Patrick Obahiagbon, who apprently has been described by Nigerians as a Grammarian and Educationist with his grammars sweet to the ears but hard to understand. Obahiagbon is well known for his command of the English Language and ways of usage of the vocabularies. The Nigerian number one grammarian has carved a niche for himself at several occasions with the use of jaw breaking words to mesmerize his listeners. Below is a compilation of the top 50 Jaw breaking words ever used by the grammarian and their meanings: WORDS AND MEANING 1. Gargantuan –extremely large 2. Bugaboo – an object of fear 3. Pooh-pooh – Dismiss as being foolish or impractical 4. Perfidy – deceitful or untrustworthy 5. Repugnant – extremely distasteful and unacceptable 6. Insalubrious – unwholesome and unhealthy 7. Odoriferous – having an odor. 8. Sardonic – Scornfully mournful or cynical 9. Lugubrious – mournful, sad, dismal 10. Obfuscate – To make something less clear and more difficult to understand. 11. Cascading – a large amount of something hanging down 12. Malodorous – smelling very unpleasant 13. Termagant – a woman who is very strict and who tries to tell people to do things in an unpleasant 14. Paraplegic – A person who suffers from paraplegia 15. Crinkum-crankum – Elaborate or detailed (archaic) 16. Empyrean – literary relating to Heaven 17. Conundrum – A confusing problem or question that is too difficult to solve 18. Alacrit – great willingness or enthusiasm 19. Tinge– to add a small amount of color to something 20. Braggadocio – Boost full or arrogant behavior 21. Megalomania – a mental illness or condition in which somebody has an exaggerated belief in their own importance or power. 22. Mendacious – Not telling the truth 23. Mores – the customs of a society 24. Rosicrucian – a member of a secretive society concerned in the study of metaphysical, mystical and alchemical lore. 25. Hierophants – A person especially a priest who interprets sacred or esoteric mysteries 26. Objurgates – rare and severe 27. Indubitable – impossible to doubt and unquestionable 28. Egregious – Outstandingly bad and shocking. 29. Vaudeville – a type of entertainment popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries,that includes singing,dancing 30. Audacious – lacking respect, impudent 31. Ratiocination– The forming of judgment by a process of logical reason 32. Ballyhoo – extravagant publicity 33. Quagmire – a complex or difficult situations 34. Phantasmagoria – a sequence of imaginary images 35. Plummeted – to fall from a high level or position 36. Sui Generis – Unique 37. Ferocious – Fierce, cruel or violent. 38. Miasma – an unpleasant smell 39.Apotheosis – the highest point in the development of something 40. Excrescence – an unattractive or superfluous feature 41. Mobocracy – rule or domination by the masses 42. Proclivities – An inclination or predisposition 43. Kakistocracy – Government under the control of a nation’s worst or least qualified citizens 44. Lampoon – public satire or ridicule 45. Déjà vu – a feeling of having already experienced the present situation(FRENCH) 46. Recumbent – Inactive, Idle. 47. Terminus – The end of something 48. Perfidy – The act of violating a promise, faith or vow 49. Mephistophelean – wicked 50. Jiggery-pokery – Tricky, misrepresentation and manipulation. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by lollystiver(m): 4:50pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
how many will I jult down [left][/left] |
Re: 50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by INTROVERT(f): 4:54pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
See words I don't know o |
Re: 50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by Minet16(m): 4:58pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
INTROVERT: were u expecting to know grammars used by Nigeria's number one grammarian?? 1 Like |
Re: 50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by Minet16(m): 5:05pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
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Re: 50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by Minet16(m): 5:13pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
AJEGUNMO: y u de thief thread na OP |
Re: 50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by INTROVERT(f): 5:23pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Minet16: At least have an idea. |
Re: 50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by ZaraBrains(m): 5:27pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Came across some, still don't know their meaning! Grammarian indeed! |
Re: 50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by tinuolababy(f): 5:30pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
I'm here to know what those jargons mean |
Re: 50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by Minet16(m): 5:56pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
good |
Re: 50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by Minet16(m): 5:57pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
INTROVERT: lol somtimes having an idea isn't okay cus while one is speaking and using those dictions, you'll be trying to figure out the exact meaning of a word whereas the person has relaesed three heavy words... and you'll just get lost, like "what the hell is this one saying" |
Re: 50 Vocabularies & Big Grammars Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by Gumird: 8:27am On Oct 02, 2022 |
Wow |
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