ادامه مطلب ...damage : injury, harm, hurt, impairment
damp : moist, humid, wet
danger : hazard, risk, peril, jeopardy
dare : venture, risk, challenge, defy
daring : courageous, bold, brave, audacious, dauntless, valiant, gallant
dash : rush, dart, bolt
dawn : daybreak
dead : deceased, extinct, inanimate
deadly : fatal, lethal, mortal
debate : discussion, argument, controversy, dispute
decadence : deterioration, decline
ادامه مطلب ...calamity : tragedy, disaster, catastrophe, cataclysm
calculate : count, figure, reckon, compute
cancel : annul, revoke
candid : frank, open, outspoken
capacious : spacious, roomy
capacity : 1. magnitude, dimensions 2. ability
capital : principal, chief, prime, primary, major, leading
captivate : charm, enthrall, enchant, fascinate
captivity : bondage, confinement
capture : seize, catch, snare
The ancient Greeks awarded crowns of laurel leaves to the winners of games and competitions as a symbol of achievement. From that, those who are satisfied with past honors and do nothing to improve upon their successes are said to rest on their laurels. "Several years ago Haliburt won a trophy for excellence, but ever since then he has been resting on his laurels. Some people have said it's because he's lazy !
Someone on a high horse can be difficult to deal with. "There's an explanation for that," Hallaway said, " because someone on a high horse is haughty and proud -- and he may think he's better than anyone around him." Hallaway should know : he's been on his high horse ever since he got promoted. "Yes, I'm the boss of the riding club now," Hallaway declared.