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WORD OF THE DAY DETAILS

# Title Description Date
1 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
2 Voluminous

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

05-Apr-2018
3 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
4 Reciprocity A reciprocal condition or relationship. “The president’s proposal calls for full reciprocity.” 03-Apr-2018
5 Loquacious Very talkative; garrulous. “Her loquacious sales pitch lasted the entire afternoon.” 02-Apr-2018
6 Myopic Distant objects appear blurred – Lack of discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning: “Myopic thinking.” 31-Mar-2018
7 Rapacious Aggressively greedy or ravenous; plundering: “A rapacious salesman.” 30-Mar-2018
8 Perspicacious Having strong insight into and understanding of things. “She showed perspicacious judgment.” 29-Mar-2018
9 Vociferous Characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness: “A vociferous crowd.” 28-Mar-2018
10 Bifurcate Divide into two branches or forks: “The river bifurcates at the base of the mountain.” 27-Mar-2018
11 Frenetic Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way: “A frenetic ride on the snowboard.” 26-Mar-2018
12 Bifurcate Divide into two branches or forks: “The river bifurcates at the base of the mountain.” 24-Mar-2018
13 Halcyon Calm; peaceful; tranquil: “Halcyon seas.” 2. Rich; wealthy; prosperous: “Halcyon times before the recession.” 22-Mar-2018
14 Cerebral Appealing to or requiring the use of the intellect; intellectual rather than emotional: “Her methods were cerebral, analytical, and cautious.” 21-Mar-2018
15 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
16 Formative Of or relating to formation, growth, or development: the formative stages of a child. 19-Mar-2018
17 Nexus A means of connection; a link or tie: “The nexus between the mob and gambling. 17-Mar-2018
18 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
19 inscape The unique inner nature of a person or object as shown in a work of art, especially a poem. 15-Mar-2018
20 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
21 Placid Placid (plac·id) adj. 1. Satisfied; complacent. 2. Undisturbed by tumult or disorder; calm or quiet. 13-Mar-2018
22 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
23 Ravenous 1. Extremely hungry; voracious. 2. Rapacious; predatory. 3. Greedy for gratification: “Ravenous for power.” 10-Mar-2018
24 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
25 Enigmatic Of or resembling an enigma; puzzling: “An enigmatic tax form.” 08-Mar-2018
26 Verbose Using or containing a great and usually an excessive number of words; wordy. “She was too verbose in her narrative.” 07-Mar-2018
27 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
28 Amorous Showing, feeling, or relating to intimate desire. “She did not appreciate his amorous advances.” 05-Mar-2018
29 Apocryphal Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. “Apocryphal stories dating from Hollywood’s golden age.” 28-Feb-2018
30 Coltish Energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behavior. Playful, not trained or disciplined. “Coltish horseplay to celebrate their graduation.” 27-Feb-2018
31 Glower Have an angry or sullen look on one’s face; scowl. “The librarian glowered at her for talking too loud.” 26-Feb-2018
32 Misogynous Of or characterized by a hatred of women. “Police believe it was a misogynous assault.” 24-Feb-2018
33 Luddite A person opposed to increased industrialization or new technology, and is often someone who is incompetent when using new technology. “He was a luddite that preferred his typewriter over a computer.” 23-Feb-2018
34 Conflate Combine two or more texts, ideas, etc. into one. “Their ideas were conflated in ways that were not helpful.” 22-Feb-2018
35 Machinate Engage in plots and intrigues; scheming. “To machinate the overthrow of the government.” 21-Feb-2018
36 Untenable Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. “She was in an untenable situation that was difficult to get out of.” 20-Feb-2018
37 Boorish Resembling or characteristic of a boor; rude and clumsy in behavior. “His boorish behavior was unacceptable to the directors.” 19-Feb-2018
38 Mellifluous Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear. “She had a mellifluous voice.” 17-Feb-2018
39 Peripatetic Traveling from place to place, esp. working or based in various places for relatively short periods. “He maintained a peripatetic lifestyle.” 16-Feb-2018
40 Canard A false or unfounded rumor or story. “The tabloid included some of Hollywood’s oldest canards.” 15-Feb-2018
41 Hyperbole Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. “The company chairman may have been guilty of too much hyperbole during the shareholders meeting.” 14-Feb-2018
42 Ghoulish Suggesting the horror of death and decay; morbid or disgusting. “The ghoulish mask was a scary Halloween favorite.” 13-Feb-2018
43 acuity Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing. “The sun’s glare can cause discomfort and reduces visual acuity.” 12-Feb-2018
44 Sycophant Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery; A servile self-seeking flatterer. “There was sycophantic laughter from the audience at their bosses jokes.” 10-Feb-2018
45 Ruminate Think deeply about something. “We sat ruminating on the nature of existence.” 09-Feb-2018
46 Nuance A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound. “Subtle nuances of her on-screen character.” 08-Feb-2018
47 Recidivate To return to a previous pattern of behavior. Relapse: go back to bad or criminal behavior. “The convictions for those over sixty are unlikely to recidivate. 07-Feb-2018
48 Potentate One who has the power and position to rule over others: A monarch or ruler. “Industrial potentates.” 06-Feb-2018
49 Surreptitious Kept secret, particularly because it would not be approved of. “His surreptitious drug habit could land him in jail.” 05-Feb-2018
50 Peevish Easily irritated, particularly by unimportant things. “He was peevish around smokers.” 03-Feb-2018