Category: Word of the Day

Thursday, July 28, 2016

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Cantankerous  \kan-‘tan-kuh-res\ (adj.)- often angry and annoyed; difficult or irritating to deal with

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

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Goggle (intransitive verb)- to look at something or someone with eyes very open in a way that shows surprise or amazement; to stare with wide eyes

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

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Gregarious \gri-‘ger-ë-es\ (adj.)- enjoying the company of others; associate with others or liking companionship: social

Monday, July 25, 2016

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Berate   \bē-rāt\ (verb)- to yell at (someone) : to criticize (someone) in a loud and angry way

Friday, July 22, 2016

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Usufruct \yoo-zuh-frukt\  (noun)- the legal right of using and enjoying the fruits or profits of something belonging to another; the right to use or enjoy something

Thursday, July 21, 2016

demure \di- ‘myür\ (adj.) – quiet and polite; not attracting or demanding a lot of attention: not showy or flashy; reserved, modest

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Clandestine \klan-‘des-ten\ (adj.)- done in a private place or way; done or conducted secretly

Monday, July 18,2016
Sagacious \suh-‘gay- shus\ (adj.)- having or showing an ability to understand difficult ideas and situations and to make good decisions