Word of the Day - snivel
snivel – s n ih v ax l To cry or weep in a feeble way She snivelled at the thought of leaving Definition verb (used without object to...
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Word of the Day - impeccable
impeccable – ih m p eh k ax b ax l in accordance with the highest standards of propriety His behaviour was impeccable. Definition...
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Word of the Day - accident
accident – ae k s ih d ax n t An unfortunate unexpected incident resulting in damage. He had an accident in the factory. Definition noun...
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Word of the Day - homage
homage – h oh m ih jh A special honour shown publicly. The soldiers paid homage to their commander. Definition noun respect or reverence...
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Word of the Day - capricious
capricious – k ax p r ih sh ax s Given to sudden changes in mood His capricious nature upset many people. Definition adjective subject...
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Word of the Day - conjecture
conjecture – k ax n jh eh k ch er Form an opinion about something on the basis of incomplete information Many people conjectured that...
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Word of the Day - rapport
rapport – r ae o ao A close and harmonious relationship in which people understand each others feelings and communicate well The teacher...
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Word of the Day - deference
deference – d eh f ax r ax n s of being respectful of someone’s judgment I gave him due deference. Definition noun respectful submission...
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Word of the Day - flaccid
flaccid – f l ae k s ih d soft or limp Without water the lettuce was flaccid. Definition adjective soft and limp; not firm; flabby....
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Word of the Day - indomitable
indomitable – ih n d oh m ih t ax b ax l Impossible to subdue or defeat The Royal Navy was indomitable in the 1800’s Definition...
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Word of the Day - parse
Parse – p aa z To analyse a sentence into its parts. I can successfully parse a sentence. Definition verb (used with object), parsed,...
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Word of the Day - crux
Crux – k r ah k s The most important point of an issue This is the crux of the matter Definition noun a vital, basic, decisive, or...
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Word of the Day - stalwart
Stalwart – s t ao l w ax t a loyal, reliable and hardworking supporter He was a stalwart of the business. Definition adjective strongly...
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Word of the Day - hypocrite
Hypocrite – h ih p ax k r ih t someone who indulges in hypocrisy He was found out to be a hypocrite and was asked to leave the business....
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Word of the Day - Resign
Resign – r ih z ay n To voluntarily leave your job He resigned from the government after his affair Definition verb (used without...
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Word of the Day - Absolve
Absolve – ax b z oh l v Set someone free of blame or guilt I absolve you of the crime. Definition verb to free from guilt or blame or...
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Word of the Day - Turgid
Turgid – t er jh ih d Stiff, swollen or extended The river was fast and turgid. Definition adjective swollen; distended; tumid. inflated,...
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Word of the Day - Aphelion
Aphelion – ae f iy l y ax n The point in an orbit when a planet is furthest from the sun The Earth reached its aphelion on June 21st...
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Word of the Day - Turbid
Turbid – t er b ih d Cloudy or opaque The water looked turbid and uninviting. Definition adjective not clear or transparent because of...
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Word of the Day - Esoteric
Esoteric – eh s ow t eh r ih k Only likely to be understood by a small number of people with specialised knowledge. Only a few could...
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