Category: Philosophy

Is it pronounced hyperbole or hyperbole? Nope. Instead it’s two syllables: \buh-lee\ . The word comes to English directly from Latin, but the Latin word is from a Greek word that has one crucial visual difference. What does GIFs mean in texting? GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format – in social media, GIFs are small […]

Who was the first tyrant in ancient Greece? Peisistratos Which of the following characteristics were most valued in Spartan society? The Spartans valued discipline, obedience, and courage above all else. Spartan men learned these values at an early age, when they were trained to be soldiers. Spartan women were also expected to be strong, athletic, […]

Is rudimentary a bad word? rudimentary Add to list Share. Rudimentary means basic, or at a very early stage. The test should be easy: it requires only a rudimentary understanding of the materials. The word rude means simple or offensive — and people with only rudimentary understanding of good manners might not know how that […]

What is a 1st class lever? First class levers have the fulcrum between the force and the load. In summary, in a first class lever the effort (force) moves over a large distance to move the load a smaller distance, and the fulcrum is between the effort (force) and the load. What is another word […]

What are 5 ways to show respect? 7 Ways to Be Respectful (And a One-Step Trick to Getting More Respect From Others) Listen and be present. Be thoughtful of others’ feelings. Acknowledge others and say thank you. Address mistakes with kindness. Make decisions based on what’s right, not who you like. Respect physical boundaries. Live […]

What are the different of communication models? The three most well known models for communication are Linear, Interactional, and Transactional. As West & Turner (2007) explain, each model sheds light on the development of communication, but emphasizes different parts of the communication process. Which model of communication is the best? The best known communication models […]

What does shtarker mean in Yiddish? Safire wrote (11/25/2002), “I’m a shtarker. This Yiddish word, rooted in the German stark, “strong,” is defined by the lexicographer Sol Steinmetz as “a strong- minded person willing to wield power.” What does the Yiddish phrase Oy gevalt mean? oh, violence What does Gazuntite mean? Gesundheit was borrowed from […]

What is difference between in spite of and despite? The only difference between in spite of and despite is the ‘of’. Despite the pain in his leg he completed the marathon. It seems to me “in spite of” is a slightly more elaborate form, to be used in more fancy, most formal writing. “Despite” is […]

What is the root word for friends? “un” is a prefix. “friend” is the word root. What is the adjective of believe? believe is a verb, belief is a noun, believable is an adjective:I don’t believe you. Her religious beliefs guide her life. That story is not believable. What root word means clear? Word Origin […]

What is a rectangular box called? cuboid Can a cube be called a rectangular prism? It can also be called a cuboid. A cube and a square prism are both special types of a rectangular prism. Cubes are rectangular prisms where all three dimensions (length, width and height) have the same measurement. What does a […]