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Word of the Day Archives: April and May 2006

Word List with 23 words
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ennui
noun
feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction arising from lack of interest
perspicacity
adjective
clearness of understanding
surfeit
noun
excessive amount
edacious
adjective
given to eating
implacable
adjective
incapable of being pacified
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quiddity
noun
essence or nature of a thing
hugger-mugger
adjective
secret
blandishment
noun
flattering speech or action
extempore
adjective
without premeditation or preparation
polymath
noun
person of great or varied learning
raconteur
noun
one who excels in telling stories and anecdotes
sardonic
adjective
scornful, mocking
encomium
noun
expression of praise
supererogatory
adjective
going beyond what is required or expected
berate
verb
scold severely or angrily
cupidity
adjective
eager or excessive desire, especially for wealth
bombast
adjective
pompous or pretentious speech or writing
sojourn
verb
dwell for a time
aggrandize
verb
make or make appear great or greater
garrulous
adjective
talkative
mien
noun
demeanor
inculcate
verb
teach and impress by frequent repetition or instruction
pusillanimous
adjective
cowardly

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