Tuesday, December 7, 2010

VOCABULARY TODAY: ESTRANGED WIFE/HUSBAND

The word "estranged" has been a hot search today related to this U.S breaking news :



"Elizabeth Edwards, the estranged wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, died Tuesday at age of 61, after a six-year fight with cancer. She died in North Carolina at 10:15 a.m.
“Today we have lost the comfort of Elizabeth’s presence but she remains the heart of this family,” the statement from the family said. “We love her and will never know anyone more inspiring or full of life. On behalf of Elizabeth we want to express our gratitude to the thousands of kindred spirits who moved and inspired her along the way. Your support and prayers touched our entire family.”
(read more about Elizabeth Edwards and his son's car accident, Wade Edwards)
DEFINITION:
 adj An estranged wife or husband is no longer living with their husband or wife. 
FORMAL usually   :  ADJective +  noun 

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