Grammar Clinic

Nothing. Example: ‘John & Jane were absolutely lost in the music class as they knew absolutely zilch about playing the drums’.

A person who is too fond of luxury and enjoyment. Example: ‘John loves lots of drinking and partying, he is a confirmed sybarite’.  

A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. Example: ‘Jide wasn’t the mean-spirited misanthrope most of  us believe him to be’.  

A person who has an obsessive desire for power. Example: ‘No, Raines must be a megalomaniac, drunk on power’.    

Teach (someone) an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction. Example: “I will try my best to inculcate you with a respect for culture”.

A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit. Example: “Johan has become a virtuoso of classical music, a driving force who cannot be ignored”.    

Having or showing a strong unreasoning desire for revenge. Example: “Never the less, it also makes me extremely bitter and vindictive and say horrid things”.    

A social occasion with special entertainments or performances. Example:”Last week I attended a gala, there was a spectacular performance by the Royal Ballet”.

Pain in the muscles and joints of the lower back. Example: “Jack’s wife called in now, she said he can’t get up from his bed, seems his lumbago has started again”.  

A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink. Example: ‘They see themselves as epicures—delighting in food that is properly prepared’.