Increasing one’s vocabulary is a way to expand your mind and articulate your thoughts in new ways. Below is the word of the week for the week of 09/28/20.
Pedigree: noun: [pĕd′ĭ-grē′]: A line of ancestors; a lineage.
Example: Sometimes fraternities consider a pledge candidate’s pedigree when deciding whether to allow them to join the organization.
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Increasing one’s vocabulary is a way to expand your mind and articulate your thoughts in new ways. Below is the word of the week for the week of 09/21/20.
Roebuck: noun: [rō′bŭk′]: A male roe deer.
Example: The brand new BMW was totaled after it ran collided into and killed a roebuck on the two lane road.
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Increasing one’s vocabulary is a way to expand your mind and articulate your thoughts in new ways. Below is the word of the week for the week of 09/14/20.
Inquisitive: adjective: [ĭn-kwĭz′ĭ-tĭv]: Inclined to investigate; eager for knowledge:
Example: The man was a very inquisitive as a child so it was no surprise when he chose to be a historian.
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Increasing one’s vocabulary is a way to expand your mind and articulate your thoughts in new ways. Below is the word of the week for the week of 09/07/20.
Endeavor: noun: [ĕn-dĕv′ər]: Purposeful or industrious activity; enterprise.
Example: Sam resigned from his accountant position to focus on his personal business endeavors.
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Increasing one’s vocabulary is a way to expand your mind and articulate your thoughts in new ways. Below is the word of the week for the week of 08/31/20.
Filibuster: adjective: [fĭl′ə-bŭs′tər]: The obstructing or delaying of legislative action, especially by prolonged speechmaking.
Example: When a senator wants to stop the majority party from passing legislation he or she will execute a filibuster to squash the legislation. #wordsmith #wordofweek
Increasing one’s vocabulary is a way to expand your mind and articulate your thoughts in new ways. Below is the word of the week for the week of 08/24/20.
Immaculate: adjective: [ĭ-măk′yə-lĭt]: Impeccably clean; spotless:
Example: I always believed the sign of a good cook was someone that not only made a good meal but also left the kitchen immaculate when done.
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Increasing one’s vocabulary is a way to expand your mind and articulate your thoughts in new ways. Below is the word of the week for the week of 08/17/20.
Suppress: verb: [sə-prĕs′]: To put an end to forcibly; subdue.
Example: Sometimes people self suppress their own right to vote by being too lazy or busy to go to polls on election day.
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Increasing one’s vocabulary is a way to expand your mind and articulate your thoughts in new ways. Below is the word of the week for the week of 08/10/20.
Decipher: verb: [dĭ-sī′fər]: To read or interpret (ambiguous, obscure, or illegible matter).
Example: The prison guard discovered a weirdly written letter under the dead inmate’s pillow and handed over to detectives to be deciphered.
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Increasing one’s vocabulary is a way to expand your mind and articulate your thoughts in new ways. Below is the word of the week for the week of 08/03/20.
Assassin: noun: [ə-săs′ĭn]: One who murders by surprise attack, especially one who carries out a plot to kill a prominent person.
Example: For Ivan to take control of the company he hired an assassin to take out the CEO within a month’s time.
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Increasing one’s vocabulary is a way to expand your mind and articulate your thoughts in new ways. Below is the word of the week for the week of 07/27/20.
Acrimony: noun: [ăk′rə-mō′nē]: Bitter, sharp animosity, especially as exhibited in speech or behavior.
Example: The first divorce proceedings between Samantha and Winston ended in acrimony.
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