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Words For Today:  June 30, 2012

Chicanery

Proportionate

Garner

Chicanery

Trickery or deception by quibbling or sophistry.
A quibble or subterfuge used to trick.

The group of teens were always trying to out perform their friends by using some chicanery.

Proportionate

Balanced.  Being in due proportion.

The teacher's standard of discipline is directly proportionate to the inappropriate behavior exhibited.

Garner

To gather or deposit in or as if in a granary or other storage space.
To get; acquire; earn.

His political advisors told him that he needed to garner enough support out of the county to be successful.

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Words For Today:  June 29, 2012

Incapable

Fortitude

Protocol

Incapable

Not having the necessary ability, qualification or strength.
Incompetent.

I have found that Raman is incapable of achieving the results required to perform the job.

Fortitude

Mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Strength in times of adversity, danger or temptation.

The group's fortitude did not waiver even under the most trying of circumstances. 

Protocol

The customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality.
An original draft, minute or record from which a document is prepared.
A record of observations.

The committee chose a specific protocol to follow when observing behaviors. 

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Words For Today:  June 28, 2012

Implicit

Placate

Chagrin

Implicit

Implied, rather than expressly stated.
Unquestioning or unreserved; absolute.

The Court's opinion was implicit in how the law is to be applied rather than clearly stated.

Placate

To appease.
To pacify.

Even though it seems the group does not agree with me, they always try to placate me. 

Chagrin

A feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation.
To vex by disappointment.

Much to his chagrin, he would still welcome her back with open arms and a loving heart. 

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Words For Today:  June 27, 2012

Mitigate

Affable

Pedestrian

Mitigate

To lessen in force or intensity.
To make less severe.

His firm worked fervisouly to mitigate the damages sought by the family.

Affable

Pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly.
Cordial; showing warmth and friendliness.

Everyone enjoyed coming to the office as Norman had an affable personality.

Pedestrian

A person who goes or travels on foot; walker.
Lacking in vitality, imagination, distinction.

The marketing firm presented a disappointing, pedestrian concept for the group.   

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Words For Today:  June 26, 2012

Archaic

Remedy

Irresistible

Archaic

Marked by characteristics of an earlier period.
Primitive; ancient; old.

My children think the music that I listen to is archaic and boring.

Remedy

Something that cures or relieves a disease or bodily disorder.
Legal redress; the legal means of enforcing a right or redressing a wrong.

Mom believed that epsom salts was a remedy for whatever ailed you.

Irresistible

Enticing; tempting to possess.
Incapable of being resisted or withstood.

I have always found having ice cream after a pasta dinner too irresistible. 

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Words For Today:  June 25, 2012

Chivalrous

Autocratic

Irreverent

Chivalrous

Qualities such as courage, courtesy and loyalty.
Considerate and courteous to women, gallant.
Gracious and honorable toward an enemy.

The contest between the two teams was highlighted by the good sportsmanship on display with some members of the losing team demonstrating a chivalrous attitude.

Autocratic

Absolute.
Like an autocrat; tyrannical, despotic; domineering.

As President of the small nation, he led with an autocratic style. 

Irreverent

Deficient in veneration.
Less than respectful.

Amanda's nature and attitude was generally irreverent with those in leadership. 

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Words For Today:  June 23, 2012

Winsome

Officious

Sentimental

Winsome

Sweetly or innocently charming.
Winning; engaging. 

Elodia's personality and great work ethic is complimented by her winsome smile.

Officious

Objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services.
Marked by or proceeding from such forwardness.

Her attitude with me is always officious making me feel unhappy.

Sentimental

Expressive of or appealing to sentiment; especially the tender emotions and feelings.
Weakly emotional; mawkishly susceptible or tender.

Jorge always gets very sentimental when he speaks of his family in Mexico.

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Words For Today:  June 22, 2012

Desirous

Propitious

Lucid

Desirous

Having or characterized by desire.
Wanting something.

Jack was always desirous of having his own position of power.

Propitious

Presenting favorable conditions; favorable.
Indicative of favor; auspicious.

The timing of the merger between the two firms was propitious for the community and its needs.

Lucid

Easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible.
Characterized by clear perception or understanding.
Shining or bright.

The defense attorney argued his cased in a lucid manner so that all of the jurors understood.

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Words For Today:  June 21, 2012

Constructive

Quixotic

Scurrilous

Constructive

Helping to improve.
Promoting further development or improvement.

His advice was positive and constructive as I reflected on what direction I was to take. 

Quixotic

Resembling or befitting Don Quixote.
Extravagantly chivalrous or romantic.
Visionary, impractical or impulsive.

Matt's actions toward her reminded her of all the Quixotic stories she read as a child. 

Scurrilous

Grossly or obscenely abusive.
Characterized by or using low buffoonery; derisive.

John's attorney spoke with the media indicating that the charges leveled at this client were scurrilous in nature. 

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Words For Today:  June 20, 2012

Spectrum

Contradictory

Outsource

Spectrum

An array of entities.
Often the band of colors produced when sunlight is passed through a prism.

I really enjoyed the full spectrum of colors and styles that the fabric store offered.

Contradictory

Asserting the contrary or opposite.
Inconsistent.

Joy chooses to always be a contradictory voice to mine when we are discussing work.

Outsource

To purchase or subcontract from an outside supplier.
To contract out.

Like so many businesses today, we have chosen to outsource much of our production work.

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Words For Today:  June 18, 2012

Satisfactory


Patronizing


Stewardship


Satisfactory


Fulfilling all demands or requirements.
Giving of affording satisfaction.

The results of the survey were very satisfactory according to the sponsor. 


Patronizing


Displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner

He felt that her attitude, body language and words were all of a patronizing fashion. 


Stewardship


Person acting as surrogate of another or others.
Responsible for overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.

A significant portion of his duties as Operations Manager is the stewardship of each homeowner unit.  

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Words For Today:  June 17, 2012

Commodious

Relative

Acclamation

Commodious

Spacious and convenient; roomy.
Ample or adequate for a particular purpose.

His new apartment has a great view and is very commodious for his needs.

Relative

A person who is connected with another or others by blood or marriage.
Comparative, having relation or connection.
Correspondent; proportionate.

He believes that the program's goals are relative to the results gained by participation.

Acclamation

A loud shot or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval.
Act of acclaiming.

The committee did not bother to vote for George for the position but rather chose him by acclamation. 

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Words For Today:  June 16, 2012

Absolute

Handiness

Preface

Absolute

Free from imperfection; complete; perfect.
Not mixed or adulterated; pure.
Complete; outright.

The words spoken to me by James were the absolute truth.

Handiness

Within easy reach; conveniently available.
Skillful with the hands; deft; dexterous.

Paul's handiness with shop tools is evidenced by the craftsmanship in his completed work.

Preface

A preliminary statement in a book by the book's author.
An introductory part, as of a speech.
Something preliminary or introductory.

I was honored with the request of developing the preface for the book. 

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Words For Today:  June 15, 2012

Superfluous

Salutary

Serial

Superfluous

Being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.
Unnecessary or needless.

I felt the last few days of class material was superfluous as we had already covered the material.

Salutary

Favorable to or promoting health.
Conducive to some beneficial purpose.

The free clinic was salutary for all those who attended and kept with the agency's mission.

Serial

Anything published, broadcast in short installments at regular intervals.
Pertaining to such publication.

He chose to make the feature a regular serial within his newsletter.

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Words For Today:  June 14, 2012

Depreciate

Evolving

Transcendent

Depreciate

To reduce the purchasing value.
To lessen the value or price.
To decline in value.

As a rule, I make a point to depreciate the value of my vehicles each year.

Evolving

To develop gradually.
To give off or emit.
Develop.

My attitudes toward that concept keep evolving as my education grows.

Transcendent

Going beyond ordinary limits.
Surpassing, exceeding.
Superior or supreme.

I have found his work transcendent in color and form unlike any other artist of his time. 

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Words For Today:  June 13, 2012

Maneuver

Belittle

Acclaim

Maneuver

A planned and regulated movement of troops.
An act or instance of chaning the direction of a moving vehicle.
An adroit move, skillful proceeding.

Jack was able to maneuver in and out traffic like he was an expert driver. 

Belittle

To regard or portray as less impressive or less important than appearances indicate.
Depreciate; disparage.

Joe always feels that Jacqueline makes an intentional effort to belittle his performance at work.

Acclaim

To welcome or salute with shouts of joy and approval.
To announce or proclaim with enthusiastic approval.

The city will welcome home the champions and acclaim them heroes of the community. 

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Words For Today:  June 12, 2012

Incite

Atypical

Apathy

Incite

To stir, encourage.
Urge on, stimulate or prompt to action.

The captain along with his coach did their best to incite the team to victory.

Atypical

Not conforming to type.
Irregular; abnormal.

Jenny's behavior is atypical of someone suffering from that form of illness.

Apathy

Absence or suppression of passion, emotion or excitement.
Lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting.

His apathy for life is evidenced by his lack of participation and willingness to be involved. 

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Words For Today:  June 11, 2012

Advantageous

Invincible

Convenience

Advantageous

Providing an advantage; favorable.
Profitable, useful or beneficial.

They quickly discovered that it was advantageous to the group to maximize their productivity through teamwork. 

Invincible

Incapable of being conquered, defeated or subdued.
Insuperable; insurmountable.

Young people always think they are invincible until they learn differently from experience.

Convenience

Anything that saves or simplifies work, adds to one's ease or comfort.
Advantage or accommodation.

Tom and Terri built their home with all the modern conveniences. 

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Words For Today:  June 10, 2012

Perceptive

Sneer

Acclamation

Perceptive

Having or showing keeness of insight, understanding.
Having the power or faculty of perceiving.

Joy was often times referred to as being very perceptive.

Sneer

To smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt.
To speak or write in a manner expressive of derision or scorn.

I don't know about you but I felt that Georgia had a real sneer on her face when addressing the group.

Acclamation

An enthusiastic reception or exhibition of welcome.
An expression of approval by a meeting or gathering through shouts or applause.

The gathered crowd at the airport displayed in acclamation their welcome for the returning troops.

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Words For Today:  June 9, 2012

Exploit

Abduct

Civil

Exploit

A striking or notable deed; feat.
Spirited or heroic act.

John and Jerry like to get together and speak of their exploits.

Abduct

To carry off or lead away illegally in in secret or by force.

As part of the game, team members will abduct one member of the opposing team in the event one of their team members is captured. 

Civil

Of the commonwealth or state.
Respectful; courteos.

I thought we had a very civil conversation given our past difficulties with each other. 

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Words For Today:  June 7, 2012

Fabricate

Cynical

Disobedience

Fabricate

To make by art or skill and labor; construct.
To devise or invent.
To fake; forge.

Steven often made a point to fabricate a story in order to gain a laugh.

Cynical

Distrusting or disparaging the motives of others.
Bitterly distrustful, contemptuous or pessimistic.

His father always displayed a cynical attitude when it came to elected officials.

Disobedience

Refusal to comply.
Disregard or transgression.

Joseph frequently showed signs of disobedience in the classroom when it came to listening. 

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Words For Today:  June 6, 2012

Assault

Applaud

Admire

Assault

A sudden violent attack; onslaught.
An unlawful physical attack upon another.

James was arrested for participating in the assault of man at his workplace.

Applaud

To clap the hands as an expression of approval.
To express approval.

Susan likes to applaud for the young people in her classroom when they perform well.

Admire

To regard with wonder, pleasure or approval.
To regard with wonder or surprise.

Jennifer has come to really admire her supervisor for how he treats his employees. 

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Words For Today:  June 5, 2012

Rhetorical

Populated

Companion

Rhetorical

Used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect.
Marked by or tending to use bombast.

John's philosphy professor is continually challenging his students with rhetorical questions.

Populated

To inhabit, live in; be the inhabitants of.
To furnish with inhabitants.

The small, brown upturned soil in the backyard is populated by a colony of red ants.

Companion

A person who is frequently in the company of.
A mate or match for something.

A number of authors have written companion pieces to compliment their work of art. 

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Words For Today:  June 4, 2012

Drizzle

Resist

Sarcasm

Drizzle

To rain gently and steadily in fine drops.
To fall in fine drops

Jack said that it's beginning to drizzle outside. 

Resist

To withstand, strive against, or oppose.
To withstand the action or effect of.

John did his best to resist the temptation of having another cookie.

Sarcasm

Harsh or bitter derision or irony.
A sharply ironical taunt.

Her words to me when we parted were filled with sarcasm.