English: what does refactor mean?
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor mentions refactor. refactor: to alter a program’s presentation to make it …
vocabulary
English: recalcitrant
Self-tutoring about vocabulary: the tutor mentions recalcitrant. recalcitrant (adj): defiant of authority or duty. Hilariously, as …
Vocabulary: surveil
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor “unveils” a word that’s indeed real: surveil. surveil: verb form of …
English: scofflaw
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor mentions a word he’s never known. scofflaw: a habitual, unrepentant law …
English: vocabulary: “self-effacing”
Tutoring English, new words are new discoveries. The tutor mentions one. I don’t know if I …
English: non-words: “irrecognizable”
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor relates a story. For years I’ve used “irrecognizable.” I guess I …
English: what is a “missive?”
Tutoring English, vocabulary is always interesting. The tutor mentions “missive”. A missive is a written message: …
English: morass
Tutoring English, words can return. The tutor recalls the word morass. morass: an impairment to motion …
English: spurn: the physical verb
Tutoring English, vocabulary can surprise. The tutor mentions an aspect of the verb spurn. I’m familiar …
English: ideologue
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor mentions the word ideologue. An ideologue is someone who lives their …