Word for the day

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Bellicose adj. Hostile in manner or temperament. Demonstrating aggression or a willingness to fight. “His bellicose behavior concerned authorities.”

 

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Atrophy n. A decrease in size or wasting away or progressive decline, as from disuse. “Misleading and infrequent reporting have facilitated the atrophy of self-sufficiency.”

(My mind went elsewhere when using it in a sentence)D.O.B.

 

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Demonstrative adj. Tending to show feelings, especially the open expression of emotion. “A demonstrative argument.”

 

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Demonstrative adj. Tending to show feelings, especially the open expression of emotion. “A demonstrative argument.”

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Gourmand n. A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much; gluttonous. A connoisseur of good food. “The traveling gourmand seldom passed up a restaurant.”

 

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uncomely
(ʌnˈkʌmlɪ)
adj, -lier or -liest
not good-looking or attractive

 

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Efficacy n. The ability to produce a desired or intended result. “The efficacy of the new marketing plan has not been proven.”

 

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Nuance n. A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound. “Subtle nuances of her on-screen character.”

 

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Sycophant; Sycophantic 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.”

 

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Ruminate v. Think deeply about something. “We sat ruminating on the nature of existence.”

 

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acuity n. Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing. “The sun’s glare can cause discomfort and reduces visual acuity.”

 

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Rapier n. Quick and incisive. A sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting. “Rapier combat was not for the meek.” “Rapier wit.”

 

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Ghoulish adj. Suggesting the horror of death and decay; morbid or disgusting. “The ghoulish mask was a scary Halloween favorite.”

 

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Hyperbole; Hyperbolic n. 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.”

 

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Peckish adj. Ill-tempered; irritable; Chiefly British feeling slightly hungry. “He felt rather peckish close to bedtime.”

 

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Canard n. A false or unfounded rumor or story. “The tabloid included some of Hollywood’s oldest canards.”

 

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Peripatetic adj. Traveling from place to place, esp. working or based in various places for relatively short periods. “He maintained a peripatetic lifestyle.”

 

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Mellifluous adj. Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear. “She had a mellifluous voice.”

 

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Penitent n. Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant. “After the robbery, the thief was penitent and returned the property.”

 

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Boorish adj. Resembling or characteristic of a boor; rude and clumsy in behavior. “His boorish behavior was unacceptable to the directors.”