ineluctable [ in-i-LUHK-tuh’-buh’ l ]
[adjective]
MEANING:
cannot be avoided or evaded; inevitable
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
It was perhaps his ineluctable destiny that he would one day fall off his horse and become a paraplegic.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
Will’s style is simply to announce, as ineluctable facts, things principled conservatives don’t like, with the unspoken counsel, “So, get over it, children.”
salubrious [ suh’-LOO-bree-uh’ s ]
[adjective]
MEANING:
1. healthful, wholesome or conducive to well-being
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
It is important to eat a salubrious diet.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
It was quoted as having “salubrious cuisine” and being “nearby.”
connoisseur [ kon-uh’-SUR, -SOO’ R ]
[noun]
MEANING:
an expert, critic or aesthete esp. one of the fine arts
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
He considered himself a connoisseur of all things French.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
Every country has something special to offer, but many safari connoisseurs say the top overall choices are Kenya, Botswana, South Africa and Tanzania.
entail [ v. en-TEYL; n. en-TEYL, EN-teyl ]
[noun,transitive verb]
MEANING:
1. (tr. v.) to impose or require as a necessary accompaniment or consequence
2. (tr. v.) To limit inheritance of (property) to a chosen succession of heirs
3. (n.) a predetermined order of succession
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
Success in the examination entails sincere studying.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
It is thought that some challenges on the program will entail pushing a button to stop a clock.
cite [ sahyt ]
[noun,transitive verb]
MEANING:
1. (tr. v.) to quote or mention in support of
2. (tr. v.) to officially summon a person to appear in court
3. (tr. v.) to remember or recall
4. (tr. v.) to commend
5. (n.) a citation or a commendation
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
When the lawyer finished his argument he cited a precedent of the Supreme Court.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
The commission cited more than 50 detentions, eight cases of torture, two kidnappings, two rapes and one raid on a residence during the past month.
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