Autonomous Autonomous adj. 1. Independent in mind or judgment; self-directed. 2. Not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent: Many people discourage people from being autonomous when in the midst of a crisis. Instead of using the word independent say autonomous.
Diffident adjective \DIF-uh-dunt\ 1 : hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence 2 : reserved, unassertive They told him that his diffident nature was the reason he wasn’t considered for the management position. Instead of using uncertain use diffident
On March 30, 2015 Governor Nathan Deal signed into legislation Georgia House Bill 91 which allows students that have all of their required credits to graduate high school regardless of passing the Georgia High School Exam. This makes it easier for some former high school students to get their diplomas. Former students who failed the […]
Candent candent (KAN-duhnt) adjective Glowing. Impassioned. She noticed a candent glow on her face and learned that she is with child Instead of using glowing in a sentence say candent.
Expropriate Verb 1: to deprive of possession or proprietary rights 2: to transfer (the property of another) to one’s own possession “Once the house went into foreclosure the extended family decided to expropriate the home in the name of the family’s incorporation” Instead of using seize use expropriate
Myriad Myriad noun Constituting a very large, indefinite number; innumerable: “The action he chose not to take will cost him a myriad of troubles that will last a lifetime.” Instead of saying a Multitude exchange it with a Myriad.
TRACTABLE \TRAK-tuh-bul\ Definition 1 : capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled 2 : easily handled, managed, or wrought It’s not a good idea to put the candidate most tractable in this leadership position. Instead of using pliable use tractable
Auspicious Auspicious adj. Marked by success; prosperous. Suggesting a positive and successful future. “It is better for you to choose an auspicious time to purchase stock in that company.” Instead of using the word favorable uses auspicious.
Incongruous Incongruous adj. 1. Lacking in harmony; incompatible. 2. Not in agreement, as with principles; inconsistent. “A plan incongruous with reason.” 3. Not in keeping with what is correct, proper, or logical; inappropriate. “She was asked to leave because of her incongruous behavior.” Instead of saying inappropriate use incongruous
Piffle (noun) nonsense, as trivial or senseless talk. to talk nonsense. Lately I have become increasingly disinterested in the piffle of people who speak on subject that simply don’t matter… Instead of using foolishness today use piffle
veridical truthful; veracious. corresponding to facts; not illusory; real; actual;genuine. He is trusted because his intentions are proven to be veridical and worth standing by. Instead of using Truthful, use veridical
Pragmatic Pragmatic adj. More concerned with practical results than with theories and principles. “The CEO used a pragmatic approach to making his business a success.” Instead of using practical use pragmatic