miscelaneous Flashcards
she barely passed the exam.
she almost failed the exam, but managed to pass at last.
~ almost not
there were barely enough food for everyone.
there were just enough food, but no more.
~ scarcely
he had barely enough time to catch the train.
he had just enough time, no extra time.
~ merely
~ no more than
she was merely trying to help
her intention was simple and straightforward, with no additional implications.
~ stopping at that point, nothing more
he could barely see in the dark
still see something
~ almost couldn’t
he could barely see in the dark
still see something
~ almost couldn’t
it’s merely a scratch
merely a scratch, no worry!
~ just a small scratch
~ downplaying the signification of the problem
he is merely a beginner
merely a beginner, so don’t give high expectation
~ downplaying his responsibility
main usage of the adverb “merely”
to downplay the action or the state being.
she merely completed the chores and rushed to leave
do as little as it needs to get the job done.
Noun starts with “s”, describing the art of stumbling upon unexpected joy while you’re busy looking for something else—a happy accident that turns ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. 🌟
Serendipity
| Amongst the chaos, a single smile became the serendipitous thread that wove their lives together.
ADJ starting with “m”, describing something as ordinary, routine, and uninteresting
mundane
Mundane tasks like washing dishes became a source of meditation for her, providing a moment of peace in her busy day
