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WORD OF THE DAY DETAILS

# Title Description Date
1 Ominous

Menacing; threatening. “Ominous black clouds;” “An ominousscream prior to the shooting.”

07-May-2018
2 Anachronism

One that is out of its proper, chronological, or historical order, especially a person or practice that belongs to an earlier time. “A sword is an anachronism in modern warfare.”

05-May-2018
3 Nebulous

 1. Lacking definition or definite content. 2. Lacking definite form or limits; vague. “The test results were nebulous and determined to be unusable.”

04-May-2018
4 Exacerbate

 To make more violent, bitter, or severe; to irritate or make worse. “The continued delays were greatly exacerbated by the lack of workers on the project.”

03-May-2018
5 Temporal

Relating to, or limited by time. Lasting only for a time; not eternal.  Also: fleeting, passing, momentary, temporary, transient, short-lived. “The beneficial effects of the loan were temporal.”

02-May-2018
6 Pragmatic

More concerned with practical results than with theories and principles. “The CEO used a pragmatic approach to making his business a success.”

01-May-2018
7 Diminutive

Extremely small in size; tiny. A very small person or thing. “Although diminutive in stature, they were a formidable opponent;” “A diminutive report.”

30-Apr-2018
8 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
9 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
10 Copious

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

26-Apr-2018
11 Ambiguous

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

25-Apr-2018
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 Duplicitous

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

19-Apr-2018
17 Derisive

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

18-Apr-2018
18 Prodigious

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

17-Apr-2018
19 Recalcitrant

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

16-Apr-2018
20 Anomalous

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

14-Apr-2018
21 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
22 Bucolic

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

12-Apr-2018
23 Placate

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

11-Apr-2018
24 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
25 Ubiquitous

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

09-Apr-2018
26 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
27 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
28 Voluminous

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

05-Apr-2018
29 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
30 Reciprocity A reciprocal condition or relationship. “The president’s proposal calls for full reciprocity.” 03-Apr-2018
31 Loquacious Very talkative; garrulous. “Her loquacious sales pitch lasted the entire afternoon.” 02-Apr-2018
32 Myopic Distant objects appear blurred – Lack of discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning: “Myopic thinking.” 31-Mar-2018
33 Rapacious Aggressively greedy or ravenous; plundering: “A rapacious salesman.” 30-Mar-2018
34 Perspicacious Having strong insight into and understanding of things. “She showed perspicacious judgment.” 29-Mar-2018
35 Vociferous Characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness: “A vociferous crowd.” 28-Mar-2018
36 Bifurcate Divide into two branches or forks: “The river bifurcates at the base of the mountain.” 27-Mar-2018
37 Frenetic Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way: “A frenetic ride on the snowboard.” 26-Mar-2018
38 Bifurcate Divide into two branches or forks: “The river bifurcates at the base of the mountain.” 24-Mar-2018
39 Halcyon Calm; peaceful; tranquil: “Halcyon seas.” 2. Rich; wealthy; prosperous: “Halcyon times before the recession.” 22-Mar-2018
40 Cerebral Appealing to or requiring the use of the intellect; intellectual rather than emotional: “Her methods were cerebral, analytical, and cautious.” 21-Mar-2018
41 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
42 Formative Of or relating to formation, growth, or development: the formative stages of a child. 19-Mar-2018
43 Nexus A means of connection; a link or tie: “The nexus between the mob and gambling. 17-Mar-2018
44 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
45 inscape The unique inner nature of a person or object as shown in a work of art, especially a poem. 15-Mar-2018
46 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
47 Placid Placid (plac·id) adj. 1. Satisfied; complacent. 2. Undisturbed by tumult or disorder; calm or quiet. 13-Mar-2018
48 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
49 Ravenous 1. Extremely hungry; voracious. 2. Rapacious; predatory. 3. Greedy for gratification: “Ravenous for power.” 10-Mar-2018
50 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