Words I Like
On January 23, 2021 in thoughts • 2 minutes readTable of Contents
- Frayed, /freɪd/
- Penchant, /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/
- Erstwhile, /ˈəːstwʌɪl/
- Vindicate, /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/
- Ascertain, /ˌasəˈteɪn/
- Prance, /prɑːns/
- Enthral, /ɪnˈθrɔːl,ɛnˈθrɔːl/
- Bamboozle, /bamˈbuːz(ə)l/
- Sham, /ʃam/
- Disseminate, /dɪˈsɛmɪneɪt/
- Quagmire, /ˈkwaɡmʌɪə,ˈkwɒɡmʌɪə/
- Affable, /ˈafəb(ə)l/
- Formidable, /ˈfɔːmɪdəb(ə)l,fəˈmɪdəb(ə)l/
- Epistolary, /ɪˈpɪst(ə)ˌləri/
- Stagnate, /staɡˈneɪt,ˈstaɡneɪt/
- Enthused, /ɪnˈθjuːz,ɛnˈθjuːz/
- Ensconced, /ɪnˈskɒns,ɛnˈskɒns/
- Blithely, /ˈblʌɪðli/
- Crucible, /ˈkruːsɪb(ə)l/
- Hallowed, /ˈhaləʊd/
- Laconic, /ləˈkɒnɪk/
- Decree, /dɪˈkriː/
- Obstinate, /ˈɒbstɪnət/
- Phlegmatic, /flɛɡˈmatɪk/
- Abdurate, /ˈɒbdjʊrət/
- Pertinacious, /ˌpəːtɪˈneɪʃəs/
- Obliging, /əˈblʌɪdʒɪŋ/
- Tantalising, /ˈtantəlʌɪz/
- Trifecta, /trʌɪˈfɛktə/
- Perturbed, /pəˈtəːbd/
Frayed, /freɪd/
adjective
- (of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravelled or worn at the edge
- (of a person’s nerves or temper) showing the effects of strain
Penchant, /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/
noun
- a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Erstwhile, /ˈəːstwʌɪl/
adjective
- former
adverb
- formerly
Vindicate, /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/
- clear (someone) of blame or suspicion
- show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified
Ascertain, /ˌasəˈteɪn/
verb
- find (something) out for certain; make sure of
Prance, /prɑːns/
verb
- (of a horse) move with high springy steps
- (of a person) walk or move around with ostentatious, exaggerated movements
Enthral, /ɪnˈθrɔːl,ɛnˈθrɔːl/
verb
- capture the fascinated attention of
Bamboozle, /bamˈbuːz(ə)l/
verb
- to deceive by underhanded methods
- to confuse, frustrate, or throw off thoroughly or completely
Sham, /ʃam/
noun
- a thing that is not what it is purported to be
adjective
- bogus; false
verb
- pretend to be or to be experiencing
- falsely present something as the truth
Disseminate, /dɪˈsɛmɪneɪt/
verb
- spread (something, especially information) widely
- spread throughout an organ or the body
Quagmire, /ˈkwaɡmʌɪə,ˈkwɒɡmʌɪə/
noun
- an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation
- a soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot
Affable, /ˈafəb(ə)l/
adjective
- friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
Formidable, /ˈfɔːmɪdəb(ə)l,fəˈmɪdəb(ə)l/
adjective
- inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
Epistolary, /ɪˈpɪst(ə)ˌləri/
adjective
- (of a literary work) in the form of letters.
Stagnate, /staɡˈneɪt,ˈstaɡneɪt/
verb
- (of water or air) cease to flow or move; become stagnant.
- cease developing; become inactive or dull.
Enthused, /ɪnˈθjuːz,ɛnˈθjuːz/
verb
- express eager enjoyment, interest, or approval regarding something.
Ensconced, /ɪnˈskɒns,ɛnˈskɒns/
verb
- establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.
Blithely, /ˈblʌɪðli/
adverb
- in a way that shows a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
Crucible, /ˈkruːsɪb(ə)l/
noun
- a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.
Hallowed, /ˈhaləʊd/
adjective
- made holy; consecrated.
- greatly revered and honoured.
Laconic, /ləˈkɒnɪk/
adjective
- (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
Decree, /dɪˈkriː/
noun
- an official order that has the force of law.
verb
- order (something) by decree.
Obstinate, /ˈɒbstɪnət/
adjective
-
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
-
(of an unwelcome situation) very difficult to change or overcome.
Phlegmatic, /flɛɡˈmatɪk/
adjective
- (of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
Abdurate, /ˈɒbdjʊrət/
adjective
- stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.
Pertinacious, /ˌpəːtɪˈneɪʃəs/
adjective
- holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.
Obliging, /əˈblʌɪdʒɪŋ/
adjective
- willing to do a service or kindness; helpful.
Tantalising, /ˈtantəlʌɪz/
verb
- torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.
Trifecta, /trʌɪˈfɛktə/
noun
- a run of three wins or grand events.
Perturbed, /pəˈtəːbd/
adjective
- feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled.
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