esoteric : (es·o·ter·ic)
adj. 1. a. Intended for or understood by only a particular group: an esoteric cult. See Synonyms at mysterious. b. Of or relating to that which is known by a restricted number of people. 2. a. Confined...
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adj : smug·ger, smug·gest Exhibiting or feeling great or offensive satisfaction with oneself or with one’s situation; self-righteously complacent: Usage : Holders of these instruments, of course, have...
View Articleadmonish : (ad·mon·ish)
tr.v. ad·mon·ished, ad·mon·ish·ing, ad·mon·ish·es 1. To reprove gently but earnestly. 2. To counsel (another) against something to be avoided; caution. 3. To remind of something forgotten or...
View Articleexcruciating : (ex·cru·ci·at·ing)
dj. 1. Intensely painful; agonizing. 2. Very intense or extreme: wrote with excruciating precision. Usage : I will explain them in excruciating detail.
View Articlecontango ( Reverse of backwardation )
A condition in which distant delivery prices for futures exceed spot prices, often due to the costs of storing and insuring the underlying commodity. opposite of backwardation. This content can be...
View Articleasinine – (as′ə nīn′)
adjective of or like an ass; esp., having qualities regarded as characteristic of asses; stupid, silly, obstinate, etc. (STUPID) Usage : The Bank Stress Test proposed by Treasury is asinine .
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View ArticleGrammer Errors
1. You’re vs. Your You are = You’re. For example, “You’re officially part of the club. Congratulations!” Related to you = Your. For example, “Thank you. Your efforts have undeniably increased our...
View ArticleSemicolon Vs comma
Comma (,) Use a comma after the first independent clause when you link two independent clauses with one of the following coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet. For example: I am...
View ArticleUsage of But and However
In almost all situations but and although are synonyms. Although is slightly more formal, and is preferred if you want to stress that both halves of your statement may be true. But is used when you...
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