📚 Word of the Day Archive

Parsimonious (Adjective)

IPA: //ˌpɑːsɪˈməʊniəs//

Unwilling to spend money or use resources; extremely frugal or stingy.

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Excoriate (Verb)

IPA: //ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt//

To criticize harshly and publicly.

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Dissemble (Verb)

IPA: //dɪˈsɛmbəl//

To conceal or disguise one’s true feelings, motives, or beliefs.

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Imprecation (Noun)

IPA: //ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən//

A spoken curse; the act of calling down harm or misfortune upon someone.

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Feckless (Adjective)

IPA: //ˈfɛkləs//

Lacking initiative, strength of character, or effectiveness; weak and irresponsible.

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Dilatory (Adjective)

IPA: //ˈdɪlətəri/ or /ˈdɪləˌtɔːri//

Tending to delay or procrastinate; slow to act.

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Cacophony (Noun)

IPA: //kəˈkɒfəni//

A harsh, jarring mixture of sounds; loud and discordant noise.

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Obsequious (Adjective)

IPA: //əbˈsiːkwɪəs//

Excessively eager to please or obey; overly submissive and flattering.

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Alacrity (Noun)

IPA: //əˈlækrɪti//

Brisk and cheerful readiness; eager willingness to do something.

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Inexorable (Adjective)

IPA: //ɪnˈɛksərəbl//

Impossible to stop, prevent, or persuade; relentless.

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