Grammar Clinic

 Meaning: people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes. Example: Yemi has been promoting the tourism business in Nigeria

Meaning: an absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance. Example: Yemi cried out that the talk about unity from the authority was nothing more than a charade  

Meaning: The desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness: Example: Yemi was filled with benevolence towards his fellow countrymen.

Meaning: an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment Example: Yemi has no obligation to honor the  miscreants

Meaning: Dignity, seriousness or solemnity of matter Example: Yemi is occupying a national position for which he has the expertise and gravitas.

Meaning: firmness of character, indomitable spirit Example: Yemi has a reputation of grit and common sense.

MEANING: Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate. Compatible or in agreement with something. EXAMPLE: Yemi’s consistent study habit has now paid off as he now governs the society.

MEANING:  a society governed by people selected according to merit. a ruling or influential class of educated or able people. EXAMPLE: Yemi was elected into governance based on meritocracy

MEANING: This is the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery EXAMPLE: Yemi called on his COURAGE to face the ordeal  

MEANING: Careful and persistent work or effort EXAMPLE: Only a few people can beat Yemi’s diligence at studying