DarkRavie Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) Anyone can post a word and give a brief definition with an example that uses the word in a sentence. Quote Example: ESURIENT Part of speech: adjective meaning 1. Hungry --- 2. Greedy "He skipped breakfast, so by lunch he was positively esurient." "Don't be so esurient when it comes to money — there's dignity in having what you need and no more." I'll start. What's the Word? - INTREPID Part of speech: adjective meaning 1. Exhibiting fearlessness and endurance --- 2. Adventurous and bold The intrepid explorer blazed a path through the jungle brush with his machete. You must be intrepid if you want to be a reporter—you can't be afraid to seek the truth no matter where it might lead you. Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - INSPISSATE Part of speech: verb meaning 1. To make thicker; congeal --- 2. To increase in density "Attempts to inspissate the cake batter led to it becoming far too thick." "I'm not sure what material inspissates honey to make it so thick, but I like it." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted July 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - MINACIOUS Part of Speech: adjective meaning 1. Menacing or threatening --- 2. Dangerous or worthy of fear "The minacious leader struck fear in the hearts of his subordinates." "Her minacious reputation ensured the classroom fell silent as soon as she entered." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted July 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - MELLIFLUOUS Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin meaning: 1. Flowing smoothly; rich --- 2. Sweetened with honey or something similar --- 3. Sounding pleasant "The singer's mellifluous voice put the crowd at ease." "The mellifluous confections at the bakery reminded me of my grandma's recipes." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - PARSIMONIOUS Part of speech: adjective Origin: Middle English meaning: 1. Reluctant to spend money --- 2. Extremely frugal --- 3. Highly reserved, restrained "My parsimonious neighbor asked me to pay him for the value of the egg I borrowed." "I know you're parsimonious, but I wish you would loosen the purse strings once in a while." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted July 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - PORTENTOUS Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin meaning: 1. Relating to a serious matter; ominous --- 2. Self-important to the point of pompousness "The portentous skyscraper was impossible to ignore." "The "Keep Out" sign was a portentous warning." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted July 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - GIBBOUS Part of speech: adjective Origin: Middle English meaning: 1. Convex --- 2. Building or protruding --- 3. In astronomy, seen with more than half but not all of the apparent disk illuminated "We sat around the fire and watched the gibbous moon rise." "The gibbous designs in his art were reminiscent of a waning moon." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted July 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - APOTHEOSIS Part of speech: noun Origin: Ancient Greek meaning: 1. The best point in something's development --- 2. A perfect example --- 3. The act raining someone to a divine level "Her work with lab rats is the apotheosis of cancer research in the scientific community." "He is the apotheosis of kindness, treating everyone with dignity and respect." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted July 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) I missed Tuesday's post so here are 2 words. What's the word? - PERSNICKETY Part of speech: adjective Origin: Scottish English meaning: 1. Overly concerned with minor details --- 2. Finicky or very particular --- 3. Requiring very precise or careful attention "He considered himself a foodie and was very persnickety about the restaurants he patronized." "Her persnickety ways often kept her from meeting deadlines." What's the Word? - SENESCENCE Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin meaning: 1. The aging process --- 2. In nature, a cell's loss of the ability to divide "Senescence comes with aches and pains, but it's also a time to look back on your life." "The oak tree in the backyard has reached its senescence; we'll have to have it removed before it falls on the house." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - TOOTLE Part of speech: verb Origin: English, early 19th century meaning: 1. To toot gently, repeatedly, or continuously on an instrument --- 2. To travel in a leisurely manner "He tootled a tune on his flute." "We tootle along on Sundays in our car, enjoying the flowers and taking in the sunshine." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted August 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - DENOUEMENT Part of speech: noun Origin: French meaning: 1. The resolution of a plot's many threads --- 2. The culmination of a series of events "The final episode of the series tied up all loose ends and was the satisfying denouement we'd waited for. "If you want a happy ending, you will be disappointed by the play's denouement." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted August 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - INEFFABLE Part of speech: adjective Origin: Late Middle English meaning: 1. Too big or extreme for words to express --- 2. Not to be spoken of due to its sacredness --- 3. Indescribable "I felt ineffable joy when my daughter was born. " "In certain religions, God is as mysterious as his or her or its ineffable name." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted August 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - AQUIVER Part of speech: adjective Origin: Middle English meaning: 1. In state of excitement --- 2. Trembling "I was all aquiver when I heard the news that my favorite movie star was in town." "The combination of the thrilling news and the icy chill had me aquiver." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted August 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - COMEUPPANCE Part of speech: noun Origin: American English meaning: 1. Deserved punishment or fate --- 2. Just deserts "It was satisfying to see the thief receive his comeuppance." "Some evil people go decades before they get their comeuppance, which can be frustrating to others waiting for justice." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - ALACRITY Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin meaning: 1. A prompt response --- 2. A cheerful willingness "He may not be the most talented member of our team, but his alacrity makes him very easy to work with." "The alacrity with which the class responded to the exam was suspicious given their usual sense of despair." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - SCINTILLATE Part of speech: verb Origin: Latin, early 17th century meaning: 1. To produce sparks or to sparkle --- 2. To draw attention with liveliness or beauty "Fireworks are designed to scintillate and entertain." "Her vibrant personality will scintillate everyone who interviews her." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - AMBLE Part of speech: verb meaning: 1. To move at a slow pace --- 2. To walk casually and without a focused direction "There's nothing more relaxing than to amble around a lush garden on a warm day." "We ambled through the park, going nowhere in particular, taking in the sights." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted August 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - NATATION Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, 16th century meaning: 1. Swimming --- 2. The action of floating --- 3. Also French translation of word swimming "The flawless form of her natation made her a natural on the swim team." "The unique natation pattern of the flounder has made it a favorite of marine biologists." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted August 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - ACCOUTREMENT Part of speech: noun Origin: Middle french, 16th century meaning: 1. Items or equipment to be used for certain activities --- 2. An accessory for a piece of clothing or equipment --- 3. An identifying but superficial trait "His jacket was adorned with the accoutrements of a decorated war hero." "Camping is fun, but I always seem to forget some required accoutrement." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRavie Posted August 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) What's the Word? - RACONTEUR Par of speech: noun Origin: French, early 19th century meaning: 1. A storyteller --- 2. One who seems to have an anecdote for every occasion "She was more than a performer — between songs, she shared fascinating stories like a modern-day raconteur." "Someone needs to tell Mr. Smith that we need a geology professor, not a raconteur with a story for every situation." Edited August 24, 2019 by DarkRavie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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