Category Archives: Word of the Day

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”

Munificent Definition: 1. extremely liberal in giving; very generous 2. very generous with money 3. showing great generosity If you give your best friend a bracelet for her birthday, then you’re a good friend. If you give her a diamond bracelet, a racehorse, and an oil well, then you’re a munificent friend, meaning you areContinue reading “Munificent”

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”

Parsimonious Definition: 1. frugal to the point of stinginess 2. extremely unwilling to spend money 3. not willing to spend money or to give or use a lot of something Use the adjective parsimonious to describe someone who is ungenerous and cheap to the extent that it damages their relationships with friends and family. –Continue reading “Parsimonious”

Sapient Definition: 1. wise, or attempting to appear wise 2. intelligent; able to think 3. having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment Use the adjective sapient to describe someone who always gives the smartest advice, like your brilliant, insightful teacher or your wise little brother. – Vocabulary Dictionary Part of Speech (POS): adjective WhyContinue reading “Sapient”

 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 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”

Ameliorate Definition: 1. to make a bad or unpleasant situation better 2.  to improve something or make it less severe 3. to relieve or soothe a negative effect To ameliorate is to step in and make a bad situation better – Vocabulary Dictionary Part of Speech (POS): verb Why is it important to know aContinue reading “Ameliorate”

Coquette Definition: 1. a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection; flirt 2. a woman who regularly makes romantic or sexual overtures; a flirt 3. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men A coquette is a flirt, a girl or woman who knows how to flatterContinue reading “Coquette”

Scurrilous Definition: 1. making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation 2. grossly or obscenely abusive 3. using or given to coarse language; vulgar and evil If something is scurrilous, it’s meant to offend.  If you say something scurrilous about someone, your intentions are bad: you mean to damageContinue reading “Scurrilous”