lectures

[lek-cher]

noun

a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject: a lecture on Picasso's paintings.

a speech of warning or reproof as to conduct; a long, tedious reprimand.

verb (used without object)

to give a lecture or series of lectures: He spent the year lecturing to various student groups.

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Lectures is always a great word to know.

So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:

a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

verb (used with object)

to deliver a lecture to or before; instruct by lectures.

to rebuke or reprimand at some length: He lectured the child regularly but with little effect.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin lēctūra a reading. See lection, -ure

Related forms

pre·lec·ture, noun, adjective, verb, pre·lec·tured, pre·lec·tur·ing.

un·lec·tured, adjective

Synonyms
1. address, talk, paper, oratim, discourse. 4. address, teach. 5. admonish; hector.