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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
Friday, July 21, 2017
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*
*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
Friday, February 10, 2017
whiffler
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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
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noun 1. a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity. *Everyone needs a little |
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
kibitzer
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*We all know one, don't we*
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Thursday, November 17, 2016
sycophant (sibling)
\SIK-uh-fuh nt, -fant, SAHY-kuh-\
noun
1. a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
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.
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
noun
1. any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion: paroxysms of rage.
#Trump
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
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.
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
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