Grammar Clinic

1. A very strong feeling of dislike or disgust. Example: News of the attack will be met with sorrow and revulsion 2. The drawing of disease or blood congestion from one part of the body to another.

An idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Example: ‘The word ‘discipline’ has unhappy connotations of punishment and repression.’

1. Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

1. The violent killing of many people. 2. A cruel or wanton murder. 3. The act or an instance of killing a number of usually helpless people.

1. The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain. 2. Keenness and depth of perception.

1. Prepare or train (someone) for a particular purpose or activity. Example: “Star pupils who are groomed for higher things”  

1. A way in which a thing is done or happens. 2. A person’s outward bearing or way of behaving toward others. 3. Polite or well-bred social behaviour.

An excessively cheerful or optimistic person. Example: ‘Does this mean that we all should be brainless Pollyannas, cheerfully accepting whatever comes down the line?’.  

Competent or skilled in doing or using something. Example: ‘As man became more and more proficient in making war, he also became wiser in means of defense’.

Feeling  or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant. Example:’After hitting Olu over the head with a broom, Sade was penitent and said she was sorry’.