📚 Word of the Day Archive

Explore English vocabulary with IPA, meaning, and examples.

Quixotic (Adjective)

IPA: //kwɪkˈsɒtɪk//

Exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical—especially in pursuit of noble but unreachable goals.

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Pernickety (Adjective)

IPA: //pəˈnɪkɪti//

Fussy or overly concerned with minor details; difficult to please.

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Mendacious (Adjective)

IPA: //mɛnˈdeɪʃəs//

Not telling the truth; habitually dishonest or lying.

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Lugubrious (Adjective)

IPA: //luːˈɡjuːbriəs//

Looking or sounding sad, dismal, or gloomy—often in an exaggerated or theatrical way.

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Obdurate (Adjective)

IPA: //ˈɒbdjʊrət//

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action; emotionally unmoved or hard-hearted.

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Alacrity (Noun)

IPA: //əˈlakrɪti//

Brisk and cheerful readiness; eager willingness to do something.

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Cacophony (Noun)

IPA: //kəˈkɒfəni//

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; an unpleasant or chaotic noise.

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Obfuscate (Verb)

IPA: //ˈɒbfʌskeɪt//

To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand; to confuse or muddle.

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Sycophant (Noun)

IPA: //ˈsɪkəfənt/ or /ˈsaɪkəfənt//

A person who acts excessively obedient or attentive toward someone important in order to gain advantage; a flatterer or yes-man.

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Ubiquitous (Adjective)

IPA: //juːˈbɪkwɪtəs//

Present, appearing, or found everywhere—so common or widespread it seems unavoidable.

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