2013.09.10 word (week1-2)

1. ramification (n.)

[count] formal : something that is the result of an action, decision, etc. — usually plural

▪ They discussed the possible ramifications [=consequences] of the new treaty. 

▪ The government's actions in this case could have major political ramifications.

2.indemnify(v.)

[+ obj] law 
1) : to protect (someone) by promising to pay for the cost of possible future damage, loss, or injury
▪ The policy indemnifies [=insures] you against/for any losses caused by fire. [=the policy promises that if fire destroys things that you own, you will be given money to buy new things]

2) : to give (someone) money or another kind of payment for some damage, loss, or injury

▪ He was required to indemnify [=compensate] his neighbor for the damage he caused.

*indemnification(n.)

▪ indemnification for loss/damages

3.devour(v.)

[+ obj] 1) : to quickly eat all of (something) especially in a way that shows that you are very hungry

▪ He devoured everything on his plate.

2) : to enjoy (something) in a way that shows you are excited about it: 

a: to read (something) quickly and with much enthusiasm

▪ She devoured every golf magazine she could find.
b : to look at (something) with much enjoyment or enthusiasm
▪ He watched intently, devouring the scene before him with his eyes.

3) : to destroy (something) completely

▪ The forest was devoured [=consumed] by fire.

4) of an emotion : to greatly affect or control (someone)

▪ Jealousy devoured [=consumed] him.
— usually used as (be) devoured
▪ She was devoured by guilt/remorse.

4.persuation(n.)

1) [noncount] : the act of causing people to do or believe something : the act or activity of persuading people
▪ It would take a lot of persuasion to get him to agree to such an offer. 

2) [count] formal : a particular type of belief or way of thinking
▪ an individual's religious/moral persuasion ▪ people of all different persuasions

— sometimes used humorously to refer to a particular type of person or thing ▪

 artists of the female/feminine persuasion [=artists who are women]

 

5.insurer(n.)

[count] : a company that provides insurance
▪ In this policy, the insurer agrees to pay for all medical expenses.