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WORD OF THE DAY DETAILS

# Title Description Date
1 Laborious

Hard-working; industrious. Marked by or requiring long, hard work. “It was a laborious project, but they still kept it under budget.”

28-Apr-2018
2 Altruism

Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.  (also ‘Altruistic’). “Despite his miserly demeanor, his life is driven by Altruism.” “Altruistic motives.

27-Apr-2018
3 Copious

Large in quantity; abundant. Abounding in matter, thoughts, or words; wordy.  “He took copious notes during the business meeting.”

26-Apr-2018
4 Ambiguous

 Open to more than one interpretation: “An ambiguous response.” Doubtful or uncertain. “The survey results were ambiguous.”

25-Apr-2018
5 Austere

1. Markedly simple without adornment or ornamentation. “An austereoffice;” “An austere writing style.” 2. Strict or stern in appearance or manner. “He was an austere movie critic.”

24-Apr-2018
6 Euphemism

A mild, inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is often considered harsh or offensive. “To pass away” is a euphemism for “to die.”

23-Apr-2018
7 Ostensible

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. Being such in appearance, plausible rather than demonstrably true or real. “The ostensible purpose of the trip was for business.”

21-Apr-2018
8 Disingenuous

 Not straightforward or candid; insincere or calculating.  “It was disingenuous of her to claim she had no financial interest in the company.”

20-Apr-2018
9 Duplicitous

Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech. “They warned him not to trust the duplicitous telemarketer.”

19-Apr-2018
10 Derisive

Expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking or scornful. “A derisive laugh.”

18-Apr-2018
11 Prodigious

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. “Her prodigious sales performance resulted in a promotion.”

17-Apr-2018
12 Recalcitrant

Stubborn, often defiant of authority; difficult to manage or control. “After months of recalcitrant behavior, the employee was terminated.”

16-Apr-2018
13 Anomalous

Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected. “The marketing department could not explain the anomalous sales performance.”

14-Apr-2018
14 Pugnacious

1. Quarrelsome or combative in nature; belligerent. 2. Expressing an argument or opinion very forcefully. “Rather than maintaining a calm demeanor, his boss was quite pugnacious.”

13-Apr-2018
15 Bucolic

Of or relating to the pleasant aspects of country life. “He retired to a more bucolic life on his farm.”

12-Apr-2018
16 Placate

To appease or pacify; make (someone) less angry or hostile. “The customer service representative tried to placate the dissatisfied customer.”

11-Apr-2018
17 Atypical

Not conforming to type; unusual or irregular. Deviating from what is usual or common or to be expected; often somewhat odd or strange. “The strong sales were atypical of the normally weak market.”

10-Apr-2018
18 Ubiquitous

Being or seeming to be everywhere, or in all places, at the same time; omnipresent. “Ubiquitous cell phones.”

09-Apr-2018
19 Fortuitous

Happening by accident or chance. Happening by a fortunate accident or chance. Lucky or fortunate. “The check could not have arrived at a more fortuitous time.”

07-Apr-2018
20 Insipid

Lacking flavor or zest; not tasty. Lacking qualities that excite, stimulate, or interest; dull. “The insipid play caused many to walk out of the theater.”

06-Apr-2018
21 Voluminous

Having great volume, fullness, size, or number; ample or lengthy in speech or writing. “Voluminous paperwork.”

05-Apr-2018
22 Chagrin

A keen feeling of mental unease, as of annoyance or embarrassment, caused by failure, disappointment, or a disconcerting event. “He decided to take the day off, much to the chagrin of his boss.”

04-Apr-2018
23 Reciprocity A reciprocal condition or relationship. “The president’s proposal calls for full reciprocity.” 03-Apr-2018
24 Loquacious Very talkative; garrulous. “Her loquacious sales pitch lasted the entire afternoon.” 02-Apr-2018
25 Myopic Distant objects appear blurred – Lack of discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning: “Myopic thinking.” 31-Mar-2018
26 Rapacious Aggressively greedy or ravenous; plundering: “A rapacious salesman.” 30-Mar-2018
27 Perspicacious Having strong insight into and understanding of things. “She showed perspicacious judgment.” 29-Mar-2018
28 Vociferous Characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness: “A vociferous crowd.” 28-Mar-2018
29 Bifurcate Divide into two branches or forks: “The river bifurcates at the base of the mountain.” 27-Mar-2018
30 Frenetic Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way: “A frenetic ride on the snowboard.” 26-Mar-2018
31 Bifurcate Divide into two branches or forks: “The river bifurcates at the base of the mountain.” 24-Mar-2018
32 Halcyon Calm; peaceful; tranquil: “Halcyon seas.” 2. Rich; wealthy; prosperous: “Halcyon times before the recession.” 22-Mar-2018
33 Cerebral Appealing to or requiring the use of the intellect; intellectual rather than emotional: “Her methods were cerebral, analytical, and cautious.” 21-Mar-2018
34 Genteel 1. Refined in manner; well-bred and polite. 2. Free from vulgarity or rudeness. 3.Elegantly stylish: genteel manners and appearance. 20-Mar-2018
35 Formative Of or relating to formation, growth, or development: the formative stages of a child. 19-Mar-2018
36 Nexus A means of connection; a link or tie: “The nexus between the mob and gambling. 17-Mar-2018
37 Nexus Nexus (nex·us) n. A means of connection; a link or tie: “The nexus between the mob and gambling.” 2. A connected series or group. 3. The core or center. 16-Mar-2018
38 inscape The unique inner nature of a person or object as shown in a work of art, especially a poem. 15-Mar-2018
39 Plagiarize 1. To use and pass off (the ideas or writings of another) as one’s own. 2.To appropriate for use as one’s own passages or ideas from another. 14-Mar-2018
40 Placid Placid (plac·id) adj. 1. Satisfied; complacent. 2. Undisturbed by tumult or disorder; calm or quiet. 13-Mar-2018
41 Demonstrable Demonstrable (de·mon·stra·ble) adj. 1. Capable of being demonstrated or proved: “demonstrable truths.” 2. Obvious or apparent: “demonstrable lies.” 12-Mar-2018
42 Ravenous 1. Extremely hungry; voracious. 2. Rapacious; predatory. 3. Greedy for gratification: “Ravenous for power.” 10-Mar-2018
43 Perpetuity 1. Time without end; eternity. 2. The quality or condition of being perpetual: “The terms of the agreement remain in effect in perpetuity.” 09-Mar-2018
44 Enigmatic Of or resembling an enigma; puzzling: “An enigmatic tax form.” 08-Mar-2018
45 Verbose Using or containing a great and usually an excessive number of words; wordy. “She was too verbose in her narrative.” 07-Mar-2018
46 Tumult Confusion or disorder. A loud, confused noise, esp. one caused by a large mass of people. “He quickly became aware of the violent tumult behind the trees.” 06-Mar-2018
47 Amorous Showing, feeling, or relating to intimate desire. “She did not appreciate his amorous advances.” 05-Mar-2018
48 Apocryphal Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. “Apocryphal stories dating from Hollywood’s golden age.” 28-Feb-2018
49 Coltish Energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behavior. Playful, not trained or disciplined. “Coltish horseplay to celebrate their graduation.” 27-Feb-2018
50 Glower Have an angry or sullen look on one’s face; scowl. “The librarian glowered at her for talking too loud.” 26-Feb-2018