Word of the Day — Archive Page #490

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July 4, 2015
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What does tuneful mean?

tuneful, melodious(adj)
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

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July 3, 2015
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What does brobdingnagian mean?

Brobdingnagian(adj)
huge; relating to or characteristic of the imaginary country of Brobdingnag

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July 2, 2015
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What does dysphemism mean?

dysphemism(noun)
an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one

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July 1, 2015
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What does inutile mean?

inutile(adj)
not worth using

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June 30, 2015
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What does lackadaisical mean?

dreamy, lackadaisical, languid, languorous(adj)
lacking spirit or liveliness

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June 29, 2015
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What does au courant mean?

abreast(p), au courant, au fait, up on(p)(adj)
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

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June 28, 2015
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What does magniloquent mean?

grandiloquent, magniloquent, tall(adj)
lofty in style

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