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Idiom- When Pigs Fly - Idioms and what they mean?

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Idiom- When Pigs Fly! Meaning- Something that will never happen Impossible Highly unlikely to happen Sentence- I asked my boss if I could go on a two month vacation, he said yes, when pigs fly! I think he’ll pay you back your money – when pigs fly. “when pigs fly” is   common in America.

Words of Personality - Word Wrap

Words of Personality Introvert Extrovert Ambivert Introvert   - Shy – It describes a person who tends to turn inward mentally. Extrovert - an outgoing, socially confident person. An extrovert is a friendly person who enjoys talking to and being with other people. Extroverts love parties, talking on the phone, and meeting new people. Ambivert - a person who has a balance of both extrovert and introvert features in their personality. Point of Interest: Intro- "inward" Vert is from Latin verb vertere, "turning." Extro - meaning "outwards," a variant of extra ambi- a prefix occurring originally in loanwords from Latin, meaning “both” dexterous - showing or having skill, especially with the hands. Ambidextrous - able to use the right and left hands equally well. Ambidexter  - one that takes bribes or fees from both sides. (Ambiguous- Unclear ; Ambivalence - Uncertainty )

Reconcile -Word Wrap

Reconcile – Verb Meaning- To reestablish a close relationship between, especially after a quarrel or estrangement; to bring back to harmony To bring oneself to accept, come to terms with To make compatible Synonyms- Pacify, Appease Sentence- Will’s plan was to reconcile with his estranged brother whom he had not spoken to in seven years Antonyms- Estrange, Alienate Word Forms - Reconcilability- Noun Reconcilable - Adjective Reconcilement- Noun Reconciler - noun

Genealogy - Word Wrap

Genealogy - Noun Meaning - A line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor. Synonyms: pedigree, ancestry, descent, lineage, line, line of descent, family tree, extraction, derivation, origin. Sentences- A lengthy genealogy of the kings of France The genealogies of the kings of Mercia. Word Forms- noun: genealogy; plural noun: genealogies

Reiterate - Word Wrap

Reiterate - Verb The action of repeating something, typically for emphasis or clarity. Synonyms of reiteration duplication, iteration, redo, reduplication, repeat, renewal, repetition, replay, replication. Sentences 1. The purpose of this email is to reiterate the points we discussed on the telephone. 2. You know you are getting old when you start to reiterate your responses before you are asked to do so. 3. Since I could not hear the instructions, I asked the teacher to reiterate them once more. 4. To whom it may concern, I would like to reiterate my interest in the job opportunity. 5. Because the waiter did not speak English very well, I had to reiterate my order several times. Antonym - take back Suffix Reiterated verb Reiterates Verb Reiterations - Plural Noun

Oxymoron - Meaning and Example

Oxymoron - An Oxymoron is defined as a phrase in which two words of opposite meanings are brought together. 1) Clearly Misunderstood 2) Exact Estimate 3) Small Crowd 4) Act Naturally 5) Found Missing 6) Fully Empty 7) Pretty Ugly 8) Seriously Funny 9) Only Choice 10) Original Copies