10 words To improve our English and to increase our
vocabulary
Using the Bible as a tool.
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
PSALM 91. 1-4
Whoever: used for emphasis instead of ‘who’ in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion.
- Whoever uprooted that tree ought to be ashamed of themselves.
- Could I speak to whoever is in charge of International Sales, please?
Shelter:
Shelter is one of the basic human needs along with food, water, and companionship. It is a structure that protects you from the elements and gives you a place to live.
- A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
- "huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter"
- They opened a shelter to provide temporary housing for the city's homeless.
- The trees gave/provided some shelter from the rain.
Refuge:
To take refuge is to find a safe place. You might take refuge under a bridge in a hail storm, or in a basement during a tornado.
- A place that gives) protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc.
- These people are seeking/taking refuge from persecution.
- The climbers slept in a mountain refuge.
- She had fled from her violent husband to a women's refuge
Fortress:
A fortress is a large building or complex of buildings used as a military stronghold. In a military sense, a fortress is often called a “fort."A fortress is a castle or other large strong building, or a well-protected place, which is intended to be difficult for enemies to enter.
- Now it's about staying in the team and trying to make this place a fortress again.
Fowler:
someone who hunts wild birds for food
Snare:
A snare is a trap, usually for small animals, and using a noose. Snare can also mean to trap in general or any type of trap, like the snare of a TV cliffhanger that traps you into watching again.
Faithfulness is commitment to someone or something. Faithfulness is especially valued in spouses and in sports fans.
- When a married person is faithful, they stand by their spouse and don't cheat. Faithfulness refers to this quality of being faithful and loyal. A patriotic person is full of faithfulness to their country. Someone who works at one company for decades has faithfulness to that company. People can have faithfulness to ideas too, including religious, political, and artistic ideas.
Shelter:
Shelter is one of the basic human needs along with food, water, and companionship. It is a structure that protects you from the elements and gives you a place to live.
- A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
- "huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter"
- They opened a shelter to provide temporary housing for the city's homeless.
- The trees gave/provided some shelter from the rain.
Refuge:
To take refuge is to find a safe place. You might take refuge under a bridge in a hail storm, or in a basement during a tornado.
- A place that gives) protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc.
- These people are seeking/taking refuge from persecution.
- The climbers slept in a mountain refuge.
- She had fled from her violent husband to a women's refuge
Fortress:
A fortress is a large building or complex of buildings used as a military stronghold. In a military sense, a fortress is often called a “fort."A fortress is a castle or other large strong building, or a well-protected place, which is intended to be difficult for enemies to enter.
- Now it's about staying in the team and trying to make this place a fortress again.
Fowler:
someone who hunts wild birds for food
Snare:
A snare is a trap, usually for small animals, and using a noose. Snare can also mean to trap in general or any type of trap, like the snare of a TV cliffhanger that traps you into watching again.
Faithfulness is commitment to someone or something. Faithfulness is especially valued in spouses and in sports fans.
- When a married person is faithful, they stand by their spouse and don't cheat. Faithfulness refers to this quality of being faithful and loyal. A patriotic person is full of faithfulness to their country. Someone who works at one company for decades has faithfulness to that company. People can have faithfulness to ideas too, including religious, political, and artistic ideas.
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