Audacious

Audacious Correct pronunciation: ȯ-ˈdā-shəs  Definition: 1. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks 2. not restrained by a sense of shame or propriety; rudely bold; brazen 3. Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring 4. contemptuous of law, religion, or decorum: INSOLENT 5. recklessly bold in defiance of convention, propriety, law, or the like; insolent; brazen This adjective is very bold — if you are audacious, you are daringContinue reading “Audacious”

Sedulous

Sedulous Correct pronunciation:ˈse-jə-ləs Definition: 1. showing effort and determination 2. (of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence 3. involving or accomplished with careful perseverance A sedulous person is someone who works hard and doesn’t give up easily. – Vocabulary Dictionary Part of Speech (POS): adjective Why is it important to know a word’sContinue reading “Sedulous”

Tendentious

Tendentious Correct pronunciation:ten-ˈden(t)-shəs Definition: 1. Someone that is tendentious expresses a particular opinion or point of view very strongly, especially one that many people disagree with. 2. It is an adjective that expresses or intends to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one. 3. It is marked by a tendencyContinue reading “Tendentious”

Egregious

Egregious Definition: 1. Outstandingly bad; shocking. 2. Extraordinary in some bad way Use the adjective egregious to describe someone or something that has gone horribly wrong, like the cheating scandal that took place in Atlanta public schools. – Vocabulary Dictionary Part of Speech (POS): adjective Why is it important to know a word’s part ofContinue reading “Egregious”

Churlish

 Churlish Definition:  1. rude, selfish or mean person 2. marked by a lack of civility or graciousness 3. difficult to work or deal with  A churlish person is rude. He or she is the one who was never taught to mind their manners and avoid telling vulgar jokes at the dinner table. – Vocabulary Dictionary Part of Speech (POS): adjective  Why isContinue reading “Churlish”

Mendacious

Mendacious Definition: 1. given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth 2.  someone who tells lies 3. dishonest, lying; untruthful A mendacious person is one who tells lies habitually and intentionally. – Vocabulary Dictionary Part of Speech (POS): adjective Why is it important to know a word’s part of speech?Continue reading “Mendacious”