Showing posts with label Word of the day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Word of the day. Show all posts

Monday, August 07, 2017

schadenfreude

noun | SHAH-dun-froy-duh  
 
Definition
 
:
enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others

*Sad how some people feel the need to fall into this "trap". 

Friday, July 21, 2017

gauche

adjective | GOHSH  
 
Definition
 
:
lacking social experience or grace; also : not tactful : crude

Monday, June 05, 2017

athleisure

a style of clothing worn as athletic apparel but also suitable for casual, everyday wear: Athleisure looks great whether you're working out or just running errands.
*Those who don't like it, don't let them tear you down, just b/c you have a different style*

Monday, May 22, 2017

ultracrepidarian

noting or pertaining to a person who criticizes, judges, or gives advice outside the area of his or her expertise: The play provides a classic, simplistic portrayal of an ultracrepidarian mother-in-law.

Monday, March 13, 2017

President

#Notmypresident #trump
canard
noun [kuh-NAHRD]
1. a false or baseless, usually derogatory story, report, or rumor.

Friday, February 10, 2017

whiffler

\HWIF-ler, WIF-\
noun
1. a person who frequently shifts opinions, attitudes, interests, etc.
2. a person who is vacillating or evasive in an argument.
*I'm sure we all know one, especially now* 

Wednesday, February 01, 2017

ataraxia

\at-uh-RAK-see-uh\
noun
1. a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity.

*Everyone needs a little

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

kibitzer

noun | KIB-it-ser  
 
Definition
 
:
one who looks on and often offers unwanted advice or comment; broadly : one who offers opinions

*We all know one, don't we* 

Wednesday, January 04, 2017

deem

*I'm sure every family has one.....

Definition
 
:
to come to think or judge : consider
 
:
to have an opinion : believe

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

meshuggener

noun | muh-SHUG-uhner  
 
Definition
 
:
a foolish or crazy person

savoir-faire

\SAV-wahr-FAIR\
noun
1. knowledge of just what to do in any situation; tact.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

sycophant (sibling)

\SIK-uh-fuh nt, -fant, SAHY-kuh-\
noun
1. a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.

Monday, October 24, 2016

compunction

\kuh m-PUHNGK-shuh n\
noun
1. a feeling of uneasiness or anxiety of the conscience caused by regret for doing wrong or causing pain; contrition; remorse.
2. any uneasiness or hesitation about the rightness of an action.

Thursday, October 20, 2016

paroxysm

\PAR-uh k-siz-uh m\
noun
1. any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion: paroxysms of rage.

#Trump

Monday, August 15, 2016

soul mate

a person who is perfectly suited to another in temperament
ie: Me and the hubs!!!

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

supererogatory

adjective
1. going beyond the requirements of duty.
2. greater than that required or needed; superfluous.
*I've been known to do so, on more than one occasion.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

feign

to give a false appearance of : to induce as a false impression


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