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Celebrities / Re: How An Hamper Should Really Look Like.....we Are In Africa by beamland: 6:51am On Dec 27, 2015 |
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Education / 30 Vocabularies Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings by beamland: 6:47am On Dec 27, 2015 |
Vocabularies Used By Patrick Obahiagbon & Their Meanings [img]http://www..ng/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/hon._patrick_obahiagbon_8375083.jpg[/img] The Chief of staff to the Edo State Government, Mr. Patrick Obahiagbon, has been described by Nigerians as one grammarian 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. According to Nigerian university scholarships, here 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 see more @ http://9jabeam.com/forum2_theme_111677095.?tema=161 |
Celebrities / How An Hamper Should Really Look Like.....we Are In Africa by beamland: 6:25am On Dec 27, 2015 |
How a hamper should really look like.....as an African SEE MOERE PICS @ http://9jabeam.com/forum2_theme_111998906.?tema=84
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Politics / Re: Appeal Court Upholds Saraki’s Election by beamland: 11:06am On Dec 10, 2015 |
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Manchester City Vs Borussia Moechengladbach: UCL (4 - 2) On 8th December 2015 by beamland: 7:30pm On Dec 08, 2015 |
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Politics / Re: My Defection Story By APC A Farce —wike by beamland: 9:00pm On May 02, 2015 |
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Celebrities / Re: Lady Got The Bashing Of Her Life For Talking Ill Of Peter Okoye On Instagram by beamland: 8:12pm On Apr 30, 2015 |
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Jokes Etc / If This Is Your Teacher Which Subject Will You Like Her To Teach by beamland: 3:37pm On Apr 28, 2015 |
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Fashion / Re: Closet Malfunction: How I Bought And Wore Female Jeans For Months Without Knowin by beamland: 8:47pm On Apr 25, 2015 |
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