Looking for another word that has the same meaning as malicious, evil or mean?
Wanton [won-tn] (adj.):
1. done maliciously or unjustifiably.
2. deliberate or without motive, provocative, uncalled-for.
3. without regard of what is right, just, humane.
Example:
I’ve had enough of your wanton pranks!
Today’s similarly written words have no similarities when it comes to meaning. I used to mix up those two words sometimes.
Impede [im-peed] (verb):
to hinder or obstruct.
Example:
My online window shopping spreeimpeded my work on my graduation.
Impend [im-pend] (verb):
1. to be imminent or about to happen.
2. to threaten or menace.
Example:
I summoned all my energy and focus as the deadline to my graduation project impended.
Today’s word provides an accurate description of my relationship with my graduation project.
Loiter [loi-ter] (verb):
1. linger aimlessly.
2. move in a slow, idle manner.
3. to waste time, or dawdle over work.
Example:
I loitered away my mornings, afternoons, and evenings between snacks, naps, and web browsing, doing everything but the things that needed to be done.
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Today, I’m giving you another set of confused word.
Elicit [ih-lis-it] (verb):
to draw or bring out forth; evoke
Example:
Our words and actions should elicit positive changes in our society.
Illicit [ih-lis-it] (adj.):
not legally permitted or authorized. (think illegal)
Example:
I refused in participate in any illicit activity.
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Guile [gahyl] (noun):
insidious cunning in attaining a goal; artful or crafty deception; duplicity.
Example:
She lured him in, her smile paralyzing his logic. His vanity blocked the thought of her approach being a mere part of her guile .
Let’s explore some words that would make you wince.
Noisome [noi-suh
m] (adj.):
1. harmful or disgusting, as an odor.
2. harmful or injurious to health.
Example:
Can you turn off that cigar? The smell is noisome.
Pungent [puhn-juhnt] (adj.):
1. sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid.
2. acutely distressing to the feelings or mind; poignant.
3. caustic, biting, or sharply expressive: pungent remarks.
4. mentally stimulating or appealing: wit.
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Maudlin [mawd-lin] (adj.):
very emotional and sentimental.
Example:
He gave a maudlin speech on the importance of finding a cure for cancer.
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Shirk [shurk] (verb):
to evade, dodge, ignore (work, duty, responsibility)
Example:
She shirked the file on her table. “This could wait till tomorrow,” she thought.
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Unscathed [uhn-skeythd] (adj):
unharmed, uninjured.
Example:
While his luck was running scarce, he wondered if he would come out of the next challenge unscathed.
Miscreant [mis-kree-uhnt] (noun):
Villain, depraved person.
(adj.):
Villainous,evil, base behavior.
Example:
The miscreant handed her the bloodred, poisonous apple. “Take a bite,” she said, smiling wickedly.
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