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Word of the Day: Balter
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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: Salient
Today’s word is outstanding, so is the photo I added to go with it.
Salient [sey-lee-uhnt, seyl-yuhnt] (adj.):
1. prominent or conspicuous
2. projecting or pointing upward
3. leaping or jumping
Example:
His salient performance on his exams earned him a scholarship to an ivy league university.
Word of the Day: Wanton
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!
Word of the Day: Guile
Hello everyone! I hope your week is going well so far. Today, I’m sharing with you my new favorite word.
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 .
Word of the Day: Smelly Words
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.
5. Biology . piercing or sharp-pointed.
Example:
Not even the best perfume could mask that pungent smell of his.
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