Word of the Day Archive
July 2005
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- garrulous: talkative; also, wordy.
- acumen: quickness or keenness of perception or discernment.
- sentient: capable of perceiving by the senses.
- varicolored: having a variety of colors.
- nostrum: a questionable remedy.
- rictus: a gaping grin or grimace.
- ameliorate: to make or grow better.
- somnolent: drowsy; also, tending to cause sleepiness.
- mien: demeanor; also, aspect; appearance.
- potable: drinkable; also, a beverage, especially an alcoholic one.
- temerarious: reckless; rash.
- introspection: the act or process of self-examination; reflection.
- malfeasance: wrongdoing, misconduct, or misbehavior.
- fealty: fidelity; allegiance; faithfulness.
- atelier: a workshop; a studio.
- apparition: a ghost; also, an unexpected appearance.
- propinquity: nearness.
- ersatz: being a substitute or imitation.
- flummox: to confuse; to perplex.
- iota: a very small quantity or degree.
- ennui: a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction arising from lack of interest.
- assuage: to soften; to ease, or lessen.
- regale: to entertain with something that delights.
- eke: to gain or supplement with great effort or difficulty.
- badinage: light, playful talk.
- indelible: incapable of being removed or erased.
- volte-face: an about-face.
- kismet: destiny; fate.
- refulgent: brilliant; resplendent.
- caesura: a break or pause in a line of verse; also, any break or pause.
- wastrel: a person who wastes; a loafer.
