Word of the Day: Dychotomy

Love this one! 

  

Word of the Day: Clinomania

Sundays had me like 😴 

  

Word of the Day: Obsequious

I feel like I haven’t posted a “word of the day” in years! Today’s word is one I like.

Obsequious uh b-see-kwee-uh s:

1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning.

2. servilely compliant or deferential.

3. obedient; dutiful.

Example:

1. He gave an obsequious nod to his supperior.

2. She had always been an obsequious wife, until she wasn’t anymore.

Word of the Day: Abrasive

This word is for those of you who are dealing with the unpleasant.

Abrasive [uh–brey-siv, -ziv] (adj.) :

tending to annoy or cause ill will; overly aggressive.

Example:

“Abrasive comments on my posts will be marked as spam,” she wrote in the bio of her blog.

How would you handle an abrasive follower?

Word of the Day: Idiosyncrasy

 

As promised, I am continuing to post in my Word of the Day section. Today’s word is Idiosyncrasy.

Idiosyncrasy [id-ee-uh–sing-kruh-see, –sin-] (noun):

1. a characteristic, habit, mannerism that is peculiar to an individual or group.

2. the physical characteristics peculiar to an individual or group.

3. peculiarity in the physical or mental constitution of an individual or group, especially susceptibility towards drugs, food, etc… 

Example:

She could hunt flies in an open field, but couldn’t grab a cat if it sat on her own lap– that was part of her idiosyncrasy.

 

 

 

 

 

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Word of the Day: Redoubtable

Redoubtable [ri-dou-tuh-buhl] (adj.):

1. that is to be feared; formidable.

2. demanding or evoking respect, or reverence.

Example:

The building rose to a redoubtable height.

Word of the Day: Nascent

Here’s to new beginnings!

Nascent [nas-uhnt, ney-suhnt] (adj.):

beginning to exist or develop, sometimes in the chemical state (a nascent state).

Example:
The nascent company adopted a bold marketing strategy, and established itself as a force to be reckoned with.

Word of the Day: Preternatural

 

Tired of using the word “extraordinary”? Try today’s word.

Preternatural [pree-ter-nach-er-uhl, –nach-ruhl] (adj.):

Supernatural; out of the ordinary course of nature; exceptional or abnormal.

Example:

His powers were preternatural, but he made the mistake of underestimating the strength of those around him.

Word of the Day: Diaphanous

 

Today’s word is brought to you by July’s hot and humid weather.

Diaphanous [dahy-af–uh-nuhs] (adj.):

1. very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent.

2. delicately hazy.

Example:

In spite of her light blouse and her diaphanous skirt, Emily’s sweat was dripping from every pore.

 

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Word of the Day: Abrogate

 

This word gave me a few things to think about.

Abrogate [ab-ruh-geyt] (verb):

1. to abolish or annul by formal or official means.

2. to put aside, put an end to.

Example:

After the opposition’s meeting, a decision was made to abrogate the controversial article of the constitution.

 

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