Friday, February 26, 2016

Words 07 & 08

 Picture of the Week:
Someone got a new puppy!

Word 07: Cynosure
Source:  https://in.news.yahoo.com/uflex-set-enthrall-visitors-stall-india-week-071437719.html
Original Sentence: Echoing Government's Make in India ethos, the cynosure of Uflex's exhibit is the upcoming aseptic packaging plant at Sanand, Gujarat for packing liquid products.
Dictionary Definition: a person or thing that attracts a lot of attention or interest
My Sentence: Stephen Curry is an example of a cynosure because wherever he goes are mobs of fans and paparazzi


 Word 08: Plethora
Source Info: http://news.yahoo.com/apple-watch-market-share
 Original Sentence: There are a plethora of smartwatches and other wearables available today, but when it comes to smartwatches, one device has far surpassed all the others.
Dictionary Definition: a very large amount or number : an amount that is much greater than what is necessary
My Sentence: The hiking path had a plethora of poison oak which caused all hikers who went on it to get poison oak all over their bodies

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