Words of the day | Day 11 | Everyday English Practice

 🧶 Words of the day

1. Nostrum : A scheme or remedy for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement.

"during tough times, populist nostrums gain favour"

2. Alone : single, unaccompanied.

"I spoke to her alone for twenty minutes."

3. Philanthropist : A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

"the trust was founded by an American philanthropist"

📚 READING SESSION

🧠 What the paragraph says : Have an Opinion.

There is nothing more tiresome than trying to talk to someone who has no opinion on anything. A conversation has nowhere to go if you have nothing to expound on. If, however, you have an uncommon point of view or differing opinion, you are more interesting and stimulating to be with socially (unless you're a know-it-all, of course). A unique outlook expands everyone's perspective.