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Words of the Day_#1
First Words of the Day Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Brouhaha | a noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something. |
| Wanderlust | a strong desire to travel. |
| Dilemma | a situation in which one has to choose between two or more things, ways, or plans that are equally unsatisfactory |
| Compassion | sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. |
| Nonchalant | relaxed and calm |
| Defenestrate | throw (someone) out of a window. |
| Ingenious | clever, original, and inventive. |
| Baffled | totally bewilder or perplex. |
| Dawdle | waste time; be slow. |
| Prevail | prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious. |
| Supercilious | behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others. |
| Gregarious | fond of company; sociable. |
| Façade | an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality. |
| Insight | a deep understanding of a person or thing. |
| Pretentious | attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed. |
| Fabricate | invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent. |
| Intriguing | arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating. |
| Speculate | form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence. |
| “The cat’s pow” | a person used by another to do dangerous, distasteful, or unlawful work; dupe |
| Kakorrhaphiophobia | an abnormal, persistent, irrational fear of failure |
| Disparage | regard or represent as being of little worth. |
| Harangue | a lengthy and aggressive speech/lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner. |
| Tweak | a sharp twist or pull/a fine adjustment to a mechanism or system. |
| Hinder | create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction. |
| Meddle | interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern/touch or handle (something) without permission. |
| Chagrin | distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated. |
| Tizzy | a state of nervous excitement or agitation. |
| Acquisitive | excessively interested in acquiring money or material things. |
| Bough | a main branch of a tree. |
| Affable | friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. |
| Monomania | exaggerated or obsessive enthusiasm for or preoccupation with one thing. |
| Accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| Charisma | compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others. |
| Sully | damage the purity or integrity of; defile. |
| Cantankerous | bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative. |
| Opine | hold and state as one's opinion. |
| Plethora | a large or excessive amount of (something). |
| Mountebank | a person who deceives others, especially in order to trick them out of their money; a charlatan. |
| Multifarious | having many varied parts or aspects. |
| Meretricious | apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity. |
| Macabre | disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury. |
| Duress | threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment. |
| Maelstrom | a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river/a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil. |
| Humuhumunukunukuapuaa | Hawaii's designated state fish since 1984 |
| Curio | a rare, unusual, or intriguing object. |
| Cull | select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources. |
| Quahog | a large, rounded edible clam of the Atlantic coast of North America. |
| Zest | great enthusiasm and energy. |
| Levity | humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect. |
| Esquilvalience | Deliberate shirking of one's official duties |
| Slake | quench or satisfy (one's thirst). |
| Anneal | to strengthen or toughen by going through difficult experiences |
| Kick a hoo hoo | to get worked up or upset about something |
| Comeuppance | When a villain gets what they deserve |
| Poetic Justice | A fitting punishment |
| Approbation | Official approval or praise |
| Politick | To talk about or engage in politics |
| Edifice | A large building or structure |
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