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1 | Gothic | Gothic adj. 1. Relating to an architectural style reflecting the influence of the medieval Gothic. 2. Relating to a style of fiction characterized by the use of desolate or remote settings and macabre, mysterious, or violent incidents. |
22-Aug-2020 |
2 | Nocturnal | Nocturnal adj. Occurring or coming out at night: “A nocturnal lifestyle.” |
21-Aug-2020 |
3 | Aesthetic | Aesthetic(s) adj. 1. Of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste. 2. Characterized by a heightened sensitivity to beauty. “The aesthetic design of the building is amazing!” |
20-Aug-2020 |
4 | Enervate | Enervate tr.v. 1. To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality. 2. Lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor. “Prolonged exposure to the sun and dehydration enervated the desert racing team.” |
19-Aug-2020 |
5 | Tempestuous | Tempestuous adj. Tumultuous; stormy: “A tempestuous relationship.” |
18-Aug-2020 |
6 | Attrition | Attrition n. 1. A gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through retirement, resignation, or death. 2. A gradual diminution in number or strength. “The company’s attrition rate was quite high.” |
17-Aug-2020 |
7 | Insidious | Insidious adj. 1. Working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner: insidious rumors; an insidious disease. 2. Beguiling but harmful; alluring: insidious pleasures. |
14-Aug-2020 |
8 | Apathetic | Apathetic adj. 1. Feeling or showing little or no emotion; unresponsive. 2. Feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent. “He seemed very apathetic about the company’s closure.” |
13-Aug-2020 |
9 | Cornucopia | Cornucopia n. A large amount of something; a great supply, an abundance: “A cornucopia of employment opportunities.” |
12-Aug-2020 |
10 | Solicitous | Solicitous adj. 1. Marked by or given to anxious care and often hovering attentiveness. 2. Extremely careful; meticulous: “solicitous in matters of behavior.” 3. Anxious or concerned: “a solicitous parent.” |
11-Aug-2020 |
11 | Attenuate | Attenuate v. 1. To reduce in force, value, amount, or degree; weaken: “The layoffs attenuated the company’s sales forecast.” |
10-Aug-2020 |
12 | Intuitive | Intuitive adj. Known automatically: known directly and instinctively, without being discovered or consciously perceived. “He intuitively knew that one day she would become a movie star.” |
08-Aug-2020 |
13 | bokeh | visual quality of the out-of-focus areas of a photographic image, especially as rendered by a particular lens. The bokeh produced by a mirror lens renders out-of-focus points of light as little rings! |
07-Aug-2020 |
14 | Cathartic | Cathartic adj. Producing a feeling of being purified emotionally, spiritually, or psychologically as a result of an intense emotional experience or therapeutic technique. “The strength of the movie had a cathartic effect on her.” |
06-Aug-2020 |
15 | Circuitous | 05-Aug-2020 | |
16 | Redact | Redact(ed) tr.v. Edit something: to edit, revise, or delete content in preparation for publication. “The documents were redacted so personal information wasn’t released to the public.” |
04-Aug-2020 |
17 | Circuitous | Circuitous adj. Being or taking a roundabout, lengthy course: “He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.” |
01-Aug-2020 |
18 | Effusive | Effusive adj. 1. Unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy: “An effusive manner.” 2. Profuse; overflowing: “effusive praise.” |
31-Jul-2020 |
19 | Epochal | Epochal adj. 1. Highly significant or important; momentous: “Epochal decisions made by the president.” 2. Without parallel: “Epochal stupidity.” |
30-Jul-2020 |
20 | Voracity | Voracity; Voracious adj. Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous. 2. Having or marked by an insatiable appetite for an activity or pursuit; greedy: “A voracious reader.” |
29-Jul-2020 |
21 | Venality | Venality n. 1. The condition of being susceptible to bribery or corruption. 2. The use of a position of trust for dishonest gain: “The venality of a corrupt judge.” |
28-Jul-2020 |
22 | Egregious | Egregious adj. Conspicuously bad or offensive. “The judge’s conduct was egregious.” |
27-Jul-2020 |
23 | Auspices | Auspices n.pl. 1. With the protection or support of someone or something, especially an organization: “Financial aid is being provided under the auspices of NATO.” |
25-Jul-2020 |
24 | Salient | Salient adj. 1. Strikingly conspicuous; prominent. “A salient argument.” |
24-Jul-2020 |
25 | Embellish | Embellish tr.v. 1. To make beautiful, as by ornamentation; decorate. 2. To add fictitious details to exaggerate the truth: “A dramatic account that embellished the true story.” |
23-Jul-2020 |
26 | Analogous | Analogous adj. 1. Similar or alike in such a way as to permit the drawing of an analogy. “The brain and the Acme 1000 supercomputer are analogous to each other.” |
22-Jul-2020 |
27 | Metaphor | Metaphor n. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinarily designates one thing is used to designate something else. Example: “She was drowning in money.” |
21-Jul-2020 |
28 | Indigenous | Indigenous adj. Originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or environment. “The cactus is indigenous to Arizona.” |
20-Jul-2020 |
29 | Progeny | Progeny [prog·e·ny] n.pl. 1. Something that originates or results from something else; outcome; issue. 2. A result of creative effort; a product. |
18-Jul-2020 |
30 | Causative | Causative adj. 1. Indicative that the subject causes an act to be performed or a condition to come into being. “A causative factor of war.” |
17-Jul-2020 |
31 | Ambivalence | Ambivalence n. 1. Uncertainty or indecisiveness as to which course to follow. 2. The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, object, or idea. |
16-Jul-2020 |
32 | Litigious | Litigious adj. Of, relating to, or characterized by litigation. |
15-Jul-2020 |
33 | Gratuitous | Gratuitous Gratuitous adj. 1. Given or granted without return or recompense; unearned. 2. Unnecessary or unwarranted; unjustified: A gratuitous remark. |
14-Jul-2020 |
34 | Aplomb | Aplomb n. Self-confident assurance, skill, and poise – especially in difficult or challenging circumstances. |
13-Jul-2020 |
35 | Arduous | Arduous adj. 1. Demanding great effort or labor; difficult. “An arduous undertaking.” 2. Testing severely the powers of endurance; strenuous. “A long and arduous process.” |
11-Jul-2020 |
36 | Antithesis | Antithesis n.pl. 1. Direct contrast; opposition. 2. The direct or exact opposite. “Hope is the antithesis of despair.” |
10-Jul-2020 |
37 | Aplomb | Aplomb n. Self-confident assurance, skill, and poise – especially in difficult or challenging circumstances. |
09-Jul-2020 |
38 | Pervicacious | Pervicacious adj. Stubborn, extremely willful, obstinate. “He became quite pervicacious in his old age.” |
08-Jul-2020 |
39 | Accoutrement | Accoutrement n. Additional items of dress or equipment, carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity. The General dressed for battle in shining accoutrements.” |
07-Jul-2020 |
40 | Vernacular | Vernacular n. The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region. An idiomatic word, phrase, or expression. The idiom of a particular trade or profession: “In the legal vernacular.” |
06-Jul-2020 |
41 | Deciduous | Deciduous adj. Not permanent or lasting; ephemeral. “The fire created a deciduous outlook for the company.” |
04-Jul-2020 |
42 | Pedantic | Pedantic adj. 1. Characterized by a narrow, often ostentatious concern for book learning and formal rules. “A pedantic attention to details.” |
03-Jul-2020 |
43 | Vexatious | Vexatious adj. 1. Full of annoyance or distress; harassed. 2. Causing or creating vexation; annoying. “Her ex-husband put her in a vexatious situation.” |
02-Jul-2020 |
44 | Assiduous | Assiduous adj. 1. Constant in application or attention; diligent: “An assiduous worker who strove for perfection.” 2. Unceasing; persistent: “Assiduous cancer research.” |
01-Jul-2020 |
45 | Precarious | Precarious adj. 1. Dangerously lacking in security or stability: “The precarious life of an undercover cop.” 2. Subject to chance or unknown conditions. 3. Based on uncertain, unwarranted, or unproved premises. “A precarious solution to a difficult problem.” |
30-Jun-2020 |
46 | Guile | Guile n. Treacherous cunning; skillful deceit. Particular skill and cleverness in tricking or deceiving people. “Considerable guile was involved in the transaction.” |
29-Jun-2020 |
47 | Obtuse | Obtuse adj. 1. Lacking quickness of perception or intellect. 2. Characterized by a lack of intelligence or sensitivity. “An obtuse remark.” 3. Not distinctly felt. “An obtuse pain.” |
27-Jun-2020 |
48 | Intrepid | Intrepid adj. 1. Resolutely courageous; fearless. Persistent in the pursuit of something. “A team of intrepid explorers.” |
26-Jun-2020 |
49 | Acrimonious | Acrimonious adj. 1. Bitter and sharp in language or tone; rancorous: “An acrimonious debate between the two candidates.” |
25-Jun-2020 |
50 | Demure | Demure adj. 1. Modest and reserved in manner or behavior. “Despite her demure appearance, she is an accomplished mountain climber.” |
24-Jun-2020 |