English Proof Read

Today's new word: ''Depreciation''

Meaning:
1. Decrease in value due to wear and tear, decay, decline in price, etc.
2. Such a decrease as allowed in computing the value of property for tax purposes.
3. A decrease in the purchasing or exchange value of money.
4. A lowering in estimation.

Today's new word: ''Contravene''

Meaning:

1. To come or be in conflict with; go or act against; deny or oppose: to contravene a statement.

2. To violate, infringe, or transgress: to contravene the law.

Today's new word: ''Virtuous''

Meaning:
1. Having or showing high moral standards.
"she considered herself very virtuous because she neither drank nor smoked"

Today's new word: ''Briskly''

Meaning:
1. Quick and active; lively:
brisk trading; a brisk walk.
2. Sharp and stimulating:
brisk weather; brisk wind.