lesson 160--Word Options including slang

 

 

Because some words in English aren't polite to use (though this changes over time) we have to be creative.  This is especially true when we think of body parts.  The word ass is one of those words we considered to be not so polite, so I thought today I would give you some alternatives to this word.  Not surprisingly, there are quite a few of them.  There are probably more.....because even I don't know them all.

 

• ass
• butt
• arse
• bum
• behind
• backside
• bottom
• buns
• fanny
• rear
• rump
• can
• tush
• tushy
• caboose
• booty
• moneymaker (as in shake your money maker)
• gluteus maximus (Latin name)

 

 

Lesson 105: Useful Verbs

Useful Verbs: Cram

 

meaning:  to fill completely, to overfill (both for physical space, mental space and time)

often this does not mean carefully filling, but quickly, squeezing everything in.

examples

space

I crammed all the luggage into the trunk and left for the airport.

I crammed all my clothes into my suitcase before my trip.

He had crammed so much stuff into the cupboard that I couldn't close the door.

time

I am going to cram two weeks worth of sightseeing into three days.

Because my vacation is short, I am going to have to cram everything in.

mental space (often used when studying for an exam)

I have to cram tonight because the exam is tomorrow.

I have crammed the definition of every word into my brain.

 

useful synonyms:

jam packed (adjective)

example:  My day is jam packed with fun.

Lesson 98--Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for delicious/not delicious

 English speakers use a lot of words.  Try learning more than one at a time.  Learn word families and learn synonyms and antonyms.  I recommend a good thesaurus, or online resource.  In the meantime, here are some useful ones.

 

Positive	Negative
delicious	unsavoury
scrumptious	disgusting
mouth watering	terrible
delectable	horrible
delicious	stomach turning