NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Sept 26, 2023 3:45:33 GMT -6
Today's word - Grok (verb) To grok something is to understand it both profoundly and intuitively.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Sept 27, 2023 4:49:35 GMT -6
Today's word - Nepotism (noun) Nepotism refers to favoritism based on kinship, and especially to the unfair practice of giving jobs and other favors to relatives.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Sept 28, 2023 4:18:19 GMT -6
Today's word - Fervid (adj.) Fervid is a somewhat formal word describing people or things that express, or are expressive of, strong feelings.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Sept 29, 2023 5:05:47 GMT -6
Today's word - Coax (verb) To coax a person or animal is to influence or persuade them to do something by talking in a gentle and friendly way. Coax can also be used when someone is working to bring about something desired with great perseverance and usually with considerable effort.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Sept 30, 2023 4:20:15 GMT -6
Today's word - Palmy (adj.) Palmy describes something that is flourishing or marked by prosperity, or something that is abounding in or bearing palms.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Oct 1, 2023 4:21:53 GMT -6
Today's word - Echt (adj.) Echt is an adjective used mostly in formal or literary speech and writing as a synonym of authentic, genuine, and true.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Oct 2, 2023 4:38:43 GMT -6
Today's word - Confection (noun) Confection usually refers to a sweet prepared food item made to be eaten as a treat, but it can also refer to the act or process of confecting something—in other words, preparing or assembling it. In addition, confection can refer to a medical preparation usually made with sugar, syrup, or honey; a work of fine or elaborate craftmanship; or a light but entertaining theatrical, cinematic, or literary work.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Oct 3, 2023 5:28:23 GMT -6
Today's word - Faze (v.) To faze someone is to disturb their composure.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Oct 4, 2023 4:54:01 GMT -6
Today's word - Splenetic (adj.) Splenetic is a formal word that typically describes expressions of sharp annoyance and anger.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Oct 5, 2023 4:17:16 GMT -6
Today's word - Aficionado (n.) Aficionado is a synonym of devotee and refers to someone who both likes and knows a lot about a given interest or subject.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Oct 6, 2023 4:31:25 GMT -6
Today's word - Demarcate (v.) To demarcate something is to fix or define its limits or edges.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Oct 7, 2023 4:11:10 GMT -6
Today's word - Portentous (adj.) Portentous is a formal and literary term that describes something that gives a sign or warning that something (and usually something bad or unpleasant) is going to happen. It can also describe the pompous attitude or behavior of someone who is trying to seem important, serious, or impressive.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Oct 8, 2023 4:32:38 GMT -6
Today's word - Obtain (v.) To obtain something is to gain or get it usually by planned action or effort, as opposed to chance, purchase, or another method.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Oct 9, 2023 4:07:01 GMT -6
Today's word - Juncture (n.) Juncture refers to an important point in a process or activity, or to a junction, that is, a place where things join.
|
|
NerdiestKen
Administrator
Bazinga!
Posts - 14,431
Likes - 1,054
Joined - January 1970
|
Post by NerdiestKen on Oct 10, 2023 5:11:32 GMT -6
Today's word - Berserk (adj.) Berserk generally means “markedly out of control due to intense anger or excitement.” It is often used in the phrase go berserk, which can mean either “to become very excited” or “to become very angry and often violent.”
|
|