Category: Word of the Day

Friday, December 2, 2016

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Wane \ˈwān\ (intransitive verb)- to become smaller or less : to decrease in size, amount, length, or quality

: to decrease in size, extent, or degree; dwindle
: to diminish in phase or intensity
: to become less brilliant or powerful; dim
: to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influence

Thursday, December 1, 2016

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Aplomb \ə-ˈpläm\ (noun)- confidence and skill shown especially in a difficult situation

: complete and confident composure or self-assurance; poise

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

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Intimation \ˌin-tə-ˈmā-shən\ (noun)- to make known especially publicly or formally : announce
: to communicate delicately and indirectly : hint

: trying to suggest that there was more going on than anyone knew

Monday, November 28, 2016

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Vicissitude \və-ˈsi-sə-ˌtüd\ (noun)-the quality or state of being changeable ;mutability
: natural change or mutation visible in nature or in human affairs

: a favorable or unfavorable event or situation that occurs by chance

: a difficulty or hardship attendant on a way of life, a career, or a course of action and usually beyond one’s control

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

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Sycophant \ˈsi-kə-fənt\ (noun)- a person who praises powerful people in order to get their approval
: a servile self-seeking flatterer

Monday, November 21, 2016

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Formidable \ˈfȯr-mə-də-bəl\ (adjective)- very powerful or strong : deserving serious attention and respect
: very difficult to deal with
: causing fear, dread, or apprehension
: having qualities that discourage approach or attack
: tending to inspire awe or wonder

Friday, November 18, 2016

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Lambent \ˈlam-bənt\ (adjective)- shining or glowing softly
: having a light, appealing quality
: softly bright or radiant

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

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Jocose \jō-ˈkōs\ (adjective)- very cheerful, merry
: given to joking; humorous
:witty

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

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Pique \ˈpēk\ (noun)-  a sudden feeling of annoyance or anger when someone has offended you

Monday, November 14, 2016

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Fruition \frü-ˈi-shən\ (noun)- the state of being real or complete

: pleasurable use or possession; enjoyment

: the act of achieving something that was planned or hoped for