Grammar Clinic

Meaning- A significant cultural, political, or social change arising from the actions or influence of young people. Example- Our culture is undergoing something of a youthquake.

Meaning: To watch closely Example: With millions of the country’s moneys invested, citizens are bird-dogging the riverfront development project to its completion.

Meaning: Indulgence in idle daydreaming Example: My woolgathering in the backseat was abruptly interrupted by a question from the taxi driver.

Meaning: A disorganized or disorderly crowd of people. Example: The university chancellor required extra security to help get him through the rabble of protestors.

Meaning: To make something clear that was formerly murky or confusing. Example: He refused to elucidate the reasons for his decision.

Meaning: Belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described. Example: The famous spy was a quiet, nondescript man that people had a difficult time describing even a few minutes after meeting him, which was clearly an advantage in his profession.

Meaning: The quality of being strange or unusual in behavior. Example: Its writers have always been allowed to pursue rabbits down rabbitholes, with newsiness sidelined in favor of passion, eccentricity, and humor.

Meaning:  To beset or victimize in two opposite ways at once, by a two-phase operation, or by the collusive action of two opponents. Example:  Wage earners were whipsawed by inflation and high taxes

Meaning: To trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous. Example: The bomb threat was just  a hoax.

Meaning: A minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect. Example: His foible is, a canine appetite for popularity and fame; but he will get above this.