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Word – Fallacious
Fallacious – Word of the Day Meaning: [adjective]: Based on a wrong or incorrect idea. History: The origin of this word goes back to the late 15th century. The derivative is taken from different languages. To begin with, the journey started from a Latin verb ‘Fallere’, meaning to deceive. Later, it passed through a tangle of French and Latin forms to eventually get coined as it is used today. The Latin word ‘Fallacia’ was converted into another Latin word ‘Fallaciosus.’ Later on, the latter word was used to coin ‘Fallacieux’, which is an Old French word. Out of all this...
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Word – Gourmand
Gourmand – Word of the Day Meaning: [noun]: Somebody who enjoys eating and eats in large quantities History: Basically, the origin of this word is still unknown. However, it is believed that it is connected with the word ‘gourmet’ and came into the limelight in 1758. The word came from late Middle English and is an Old French word. Another attribution goes back to the 18th century where it appeared in the translation of Odyssey by Homer. There was an exasperated question that the Alexander asks, “What God has plagu’d us with this gormaund guest?’ Earlier, the word was regarded...
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Word – Jubilant
Jubilant – Word of the Day Meaning: (adj): Feeling joyful because of success or victory. History: The word ‘Jubilant’ originated in the mid 17th century from the Latin word, ‘iubilantem” and the verb form is ‘jubilate.’ The term can be described as ‘to shout for joy’ or an exclamation of joy. Usage: 1. Adjective examples – Jubilant The fans were jubilant over India winning the world cup Her family was in a jubilant mood as they started their holiday trip When the new baby was born, it was a jubilant moment for the parents The students were jubilant when their...
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Word – Scrumptious
Scrumptious – Word of the Day Meaning: (adj): Informal (of food); Extremely delicious and delectable. In other words, it can be used to describe a food/ dish in the sense of deliciousness. History: History dates back to 1833, when the word ‘Scrumptious’ was used to describe something mouth-watering and delightful. The term is a colloquial alteration of the name ‘Sumptuous,’ derived from the Latin verb ‘Sumere’ that means ‘to take.’ Usage: 1. Adjective Examples – Scrumptious The scrumptious mayonnaise salad served in the ITC Grand is so hard to resist. Festivals are celebrated with scrumptious foods, sweets, and savories. Although...
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Word – Cachinnate
Cachinnate – Word of the Day Meaning: (Verb): The word ‘Cachinnate’ is an intransitive verb that means laughing loudly or maniacally. History: The word ‘Cachinnate’ means to laugh immoderately or loudly. History dates back to 1824 when ‘Cachinnate’ originated, and since the beginning of the 19th century, the word has been used. It is derived from the Latin word ‘Cachinnatum’ and the verb ‘Cachinnare,’ which means loud laugh. Usage: 1.Verb Examples – Cachinnate/ Cachinnating People cachinnate during stand up comedies, as they’re incredibly humorous. Suppandi’s comics will surely make you cachinnate when you turn the pages. He was not in...
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Word – Indolent
Indolent – Word of the Day Meaning: (adj): Habitually avoiding any activity/ work or procrastinating it; Lazy, Slothful. The word ‘Indolent’ is also used in medical terms, which means healing slowly or relatively benign. History: History dates back to the 1660s when the word ‘Indolent’ came from French, which meant painless or describing medical conditions that progress slowly or directly from the late Latin word ‘Indolentem’ meaning Lazy and Slow. Usage: 1. Adjective Examples – Indolent Sheela is an indolent girl who prefers to idle her time on the smartphone rather than work. Although Raj is very sharp and intelligent,...
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Word – Decisive
Decisive – Word of the Day Meaning: (adj): Ability to make decisions or choices quickly. Resolute. History: Going back to history in the early 17th century, the word ‘Decisive’ originated from the french word ‘decisif-ive,’ which means having an ability or quality of determining, from medieval Latin word ‘decisivus,’ and the verb’ decidere,’ which means to cut off. Usage: 1.Adjective Examples – Decisive The government needs to take decisive action against those who break the law. A decisive person will quickly succeed. Rose must take decisive steps towards the unity of the society members. If you feel it is difficult...
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Word – Obsessive
Obsessive – Word of the Day Meaning: (adj): thinking about something or someone too much in a compulsive manner; having characterized by obsession. History: The word ‘Obsessive’ is derived from the word ‘Obsession,’ and it was first used in 1897. From obsess + ive, relatively a person who is characterized by obsession. Usage: 1. Adjective Examples – Obsessive My class teacher is very obsessive about punctuality. She never allows the late comers inside the class. He was obsessive about his mother. Rose was very obsessive about work. Romeo was very obsessive about Juliet. He never allowed anyone to talk to...
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Word – Reverence
Reverence – Word of the Day Meaning: (Noun): A feeling or a gesture of respect or honor. History: The word ‘Reverence’ originated in the late 14th century that was borrowed from Anglo-French. From the Latin word, ‘Reverentia’ from reverent -, reverens, which means respectful. Usage: 1. Noun/Verb Examples – Reverence I’ve taught my children to show reverence and respect towards elders. Rose speaks about her parents with profound reverence. It’s a good habit to have an attitude of reverence towards patriotic heroes. Many Indians treat animals with utmost reverence. She praised the deceased with most profound reverence and condolences. 2....
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Assiduous – Word of the Day
Assiduous – Word of the Day Meaning: [adj] : showing great care and perseverance; attentive, devoted. History: History dates back to the early 15th century. Debated of Latin origin. From Latin assiduus. In the 18th century the meaning of the word seems to have been contaminated. Usage: 1. Adverb examples – assiduously: 1. The nurse gave the medicines assiduously. 2. The policeman regulated the traffic assiduously. 3. The student jotted the notes assiduously. 4. The mother fed the kids, assiduously. 5. John attended the client meetings assiduously. 6. The maid cleaned the house assiduously. 7. The UN council wanted the...
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Word – Rhapsodic
Rhapsodic – Word of the Day Meaning: Extravagantly enthusiastic/ecstatic Origin: Rhapsodic comes from the word rhapsody, which in turn comes from the Greek word rhapsoidos, which translates to, “a reciter of epic poetry”. Examples: People in love tend to wax rhapsodic about their new partners. William gets a little too rhapsodic after having a few glasses of wine. It was weird when I waxed rhapsodic about my new boat, right? European tourists in America wax way too rhapsodic about the healthcare back home. I hate it when parents get all rhapsodic about their kid’s achievements.
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Word – Berate
Berate – Word of the Day Meaning: Scold or criticise someone in anger Origin: This word traces its origin back to the mid-16th century. It is a compound of two words: be-(meaning “thoroughly”), and rate. Here the origins are a bit hazy. It’s possible that rate – and by extension berate – comes from the same ancient word that led to the Swedish rata (meaning “to find blame, despise”) and earlier the Old Norse hrata (“to fall, stagger”). Nobody knows for sure, though. Usage: I berated my junior analyst for lack of preparation before the big pitch. He almost cost...
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Word – Wraith
Wraith – Word of the Day Meaning: The ghostlike image of someone, seen around the time of their death. Usually used to refer to someone of something that is pale and/or thin. Also, a barely visible form or substance. Origin: This word first appeared in a 1513 English translation of Virgil’s “The Aeneid”. Examples: Noun examples: Heart attacks had reduced his mother to a wraith. I saw a wraith of my deceased father one night. I couldn’t sleep a wink after that. Legend has it, the wraith of the murdered princess roams the fortress every year on the night of...
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Word – Abjure
Abjure – Word of the day Meaning: solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim). History: History dates back to the early 15th century. Debated of French and Latin origin. From French word abjurer and Latin word abiurare Usage: Verb examples – abjure: 1. Gautam abjured his materialistic desires. 2. Under proper guidance, the convicts abjured their tendencies of crime. 3. Mr.X abjured his Sir title for the sake of the nation. 4. Robert was conferred the Royal status. But he abjured it very soon. 5. The new activist abjured from protests after he received a threat of life. Adjective examples...
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Word – Burnish
Burnish – Word of the day Meaning: [verb] : polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing. [noun] : the shine on a highly polished surface. History: History dates back to the early 14th century. Mostly of French origin. From French word burniss. Also suspected of German influence. Usage: Verb examples – burnish: 1. The party was soon approaching. So Ken burnished his utensils. 2. Kate was charged with bribery and arrested. But she tried to burnish her esteem because she wanted to contest the elections. 3. “ Please burnish these gold earrings. I need them for the occasion”. 4. The movie...
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Word – Evince
Evince – Word of the day Meaning : reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate. History: History dates back to the late 18th century. Debated of French and Latin origin. From French evincer and Latin evincere. Usage: Verb examples – evince: 1. She evinced great happiness on seeing the golden watch. 2. The magician entertained the children. But they evinced no excitement. 3. The policeman evinced great compassion on the thief who admitted his crime. 4. Much to the disappointment of the teacher, the students evinced no interest in learning. 5. The scientist designed many experiments to evince...
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Word – Demure
Demure – Word of the day Meaning: [ adj] : reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman). : (of clothing) giving a modest appearance. History: Dates back to the late 14th century. The word needs to be split into de + mure to trace the origins. Mure – Can be linked to Anglo French, French and Latin origin. From French meur and Latin maturus De- Origin debated between two french words – demore and de (bon) murs Usage: Noun examples – demureness: 1. She attracted everyone with her demureness. 2. The camera stormed at the actress as she...
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Word – Fetid
Fetid – Word of the day Meaning: [adj]: smelling extremely unpleasant. History: Dates back to the early 15th century. Has Latin origin. From Latin fetidus. Usage: Noun examples – Fetidity, Fetidness: 1. Due to the fetidness of the water in the swimming pool, children stopped coming. 2. Fetidity in river water is an indication of disease. 3. The maids placed a lot of fragrant potpourris which removed the fetidity of the room. 4. The waste from the factories is the main cause for the fetidity of the water. 5. The fetidness of the sofa covers caused the guests to scowl....
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Word – Garrulous
Garrulous – Word of the day Meaning: [adj]: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. History: Dates back to the 1600s. Has Latin origin. Greek origin and Irish origin are also suspected. From Latin garrulus, Greek Gerys and Irish Gairm. Usage: Adverb examples – Garrulously: 1. The TV host won many viewers by talking garrulously. 2. She diverted the focus by garrulously explaining some other things. 3. He was always a centre of attention in the party because he spoke garrulously. 4. The criminal was given an injection after which he talked garrulously. 5. The young man was shrewd but talked...
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Word – Scapegoat
Scapegoat – Word of the day Meaning(noun): a person who is blamed for something that someone else has done History: Scapegoat descends from the bible when God tells Moses that the Jewish people should take two goats and cast lots to determine their fate – one of the goats is to be sacrificed, and the other is driven into the wilderness by laying the sins of the people on it. The goat that is driven away is the scapegoat. Examples: They used her as a scapegoat for the crime they committed. The team made James the scapegoat for their failure....
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