📚 Word of the Day Archive

Implacable (Adjective)

IPA: //ɪmˈplækəbl/ or /ɪmˈpleɪkəbl//

Unable to be calmed, satisfied, or appeased; relentless and unyielding.

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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 someone harshly and publicly.

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Dissemble (Verb)

IPA: //dɪˈsɛmbəl//

To conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to disguise or hide under a false appearance.

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Imprecation (Noun)

IPA: //ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən//

A spoken curse; the act of invoking evil or misfortune upon someone.

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Feckless (Adjective)

IPA: //ˈfɛkləs//

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

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Dilatory (Adjective)

IPA: //ˈdɪlətəri/ or /ˈdɪləˌtɔːri//

Slow to act or intended to cause delay; procrastinating or sluggish.

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Trenchant (Adjective)

IPA: //ˈtrɛntʃənt//

Incisive, sharp, or forceful—especially in expression or style; often used to describe keen analysis or biting wit.

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Vituperative (Adjective)

IPA: //vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/ or /vaɪˈtjuːpərətɪv//

Bitter and abusive; full of harsh and angry criticism.

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Invective (Noun)

IPA: //ɪnˈvɛktɪv//

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

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