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Word of the Day - 8

Word of the Day - 8. By PresenterMedia.com. “Over the Long Haul”. -Idiom. Over a long period of time “In it for the long haul…” Determined to continue with something until it is finished successfully.

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Word of the Day - 8

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  1. Word of the Day - 8 ByPresenterMedia.com

  2. “Over the Long Haul” -Idiom • Over a long period of time “In it for the long haul…” • Determined to continue with something until it is finished successfully Example Sentence: Over the long haul, you will be financially better off buying a used car instead of a new one.

  3. ACCORDION NOUN • a portable wind instrument having single-note buttons Origin: 1831; Greek Pronunciation: uh-kawr-dee-uhn Syllables: 4 Example Sentence: I really hope they release Accordion Hero for Xbox so I can learn to play. Other Forms/Synonyms: PianoAccordion, Squeeze Box, Plicate

  4. CALLOUS Adjective/Verb • made hard; hardened • insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic Example Sentence: Dr. House has a very callous personality and is often harsh towards his patients. Origin: 1375–1425; late Middle English Pronunciation: kal-uhs Other Forms/Synonyms: Hardened, Insensitive, Thick

  5. IMPATIENT Adjective • not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience. Example Sentence: The bee was very impatient when waiting for the flowers to bloom so he could pollinate them. Origin: 1350–1450; Middle English Pronunciation: im-pey-shuhnt Other Forms/Synonyms: Restless, Eager, Hasty

  6. SANGUINE AdjectivE • cheerful, confident, optimistic • Sanguinary = bloodshed; anxious for violence • blood-red/ruddy Example Sentence: The cheerleader’s sanguine demeanor could always brighten a room. Origin: 1275–1325; Middle English Pronunciation: sang-gwin Other Forms/Synonyms: Confident, Hopeful, Positive

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