Word Cache-EP 12
“Wu commemorates Shinzo Abe in an article for ‘Sankei’”
#commemorate
C-O-M-M-E-M-O-R-A-T-E
to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event
- The past county governor Chen should be commemorated nationally for his integrity, sacrifices, and devotion to his county’s people.
- A long stream of crowd paid tribute to the ceased prime minister, commemorating his commitment and contribution to all.
#condolence
C-O-N-D-O-L-E-N-C-E
Sympathy and sadness paid to other’s loss of loved ones.
- We express our heartfelt condolences to the victims of this gruesome campus shooting.
- No condolences received now could ever appease the new widow and her broken heart.
#delegation
D-E-L-E-G-A-T-I-O-N
A group of delegates; the act of delegating a job, duty, or right.
- Delegations from countries all over the world paid tribute to the assassinated politician at the funeral.
- Banquets and parties were held to accommodate the visiting diplomats and delegation.
#provocation
P-R-O-V-O-C-A-T-I-O-N
An action or statement that is meant to annoy and irritate.
- Some civilian groups’ provocation on the Internet has raised the tension and hostility between these two countries.
- This uncalled-for provocation will no doubt lead to retaliation and has to stop.
#abduct
A-B-D-U-C-T
To kidnap; to keep someone as company by force; to move a body part away from the torso.
- Many abducted civilians were rescued and returned home safely by the police.
- To make this yoga move, keep your shoulders abducted and flexed.