📚 Word of the Day Archive

Opprobrium (Noun)

IPA: //əˈproʊbriəm//

Public disgrace, shame, or harsh criticism, often due to disgraceful conduct.

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Invective (Noun)

IPA: //ɪnˈvɛktɪv//

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

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Vituperative (Adjective)

IPA: //vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/ or /vaɪˈtjuːpərətɪv//

Bitter and abusive in language or tone.

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Obfuscation (Noun)

IPA: //ˌɒbfʌsˈkeɪʃən//

The act of making something unclear or difficult to understand, often deliberately.

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Avarice (Noun)

IPA: //ˈævərɪs//

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

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Pugnacious (Adjective)

IPA: //pʌɡˈneɪʃəs//

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

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Candor (Noun)

IPA: //ˈkændər//

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in expression.

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Inefficiency (Noun)

IPA: //ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi//

The state of not achieving maximum productivity; wasting time, effort, or resources.

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Altruistic (Adjective)

IPA: //ˌæltruˈɪstɪk//

Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; generous without expecting anything in return.

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Salubrious (Adjective)

IPA: //səˈluːbriəs//

Health-giving; beneficial to mind or body.

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