January 1, 2019

Word Of The Day #1

Hello folks!
The word we'll be covering today is 'Frenetic'.
FRENETIC
Adjective
Pronunciation:
/frəˈnɛtɪk/ (Freh-net-ick)
Definition:
-Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
-Involving a lot of movement or activity
Ex:  After weeks of FRENETIC preparation, the team managed to give an outstanding performance
Ex: She leads life at a FRENETIC pace
Synonyms:
Frantic, Frenzied, Fraught, Wild, Manic
Antonyms:
Calm
Origin:
The word Frenetic originates from the Greek word Phrenetis which translates to Delirium
The flowchart of the origin of this word is as follows:
Greek: Phrēn (Mind)
Greek: Phrenetis (Delirium)
GreekPhrenitikos
Latin
Old French: Frenetique
Usage cues of similar words:
FRANTIC:
She was frantic when he did not pick up her calls.
FRENZIED:
They danced in an overly frenzied manner
WILD:
It was a wild adventure.
So that was it for today's word. Stay tuned for more!
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