word of the day
Adjective[edit] copacetic (US) Fine, excellent, OK. The crowd cheered when they saw that all was copacetic with their favorite running back. Instead of saying “all is well” or “Everything is okay” Simply use “Everything is copacetic
stolid STOL-id , adjective; 1. Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily excited. He withdrew from the conversation once he saw how stolid she was about his words. Instead of using unemotional use stolid
Efficacious Efficacious adj. Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective. “We are praying that the doctors are able to provide efficacious treatment for this new patient.” Instead of using effective use efficacious.
Inveterate inˈvedərət/ adjective having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change. Basically it was determined that his life will remain the same because he has some inveterate habits that are intolerable. Instead of saying some one is “stuck in their ways” say they are inveterate
Edacity PRONUNCIATION: (i-DAS-i-tee) MEANING: noun: Greediness; good appetite It was apparent that his edacity lead him to undermine the team and cheat them out of their earnings. Instead of using greediness use edacity
Diffident- ˈdifəd(ə)nt/ -lacking self-confidence Some women find his shy and diffident exterior attractive. Instead of using Bashful use diffident.
Vitriolic Cruel, bitter, scathing criticism; Abusive feeling or expression. It was evident in his vitriolic tone of voice that He was biter from the relationship. Instead of using spiteful or bitter, use vitriolic
fiducial fi-DOO-shuhl , noun; 1. Based on or having trust: fiducial dependence upon God. People often wondered why she would not leave her position but after the promotion they saw that it was because of the fiducial faith she has in God.
Caprice Caprice n. A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior. She took the scenic route to the wedding on a sudden caprice. Instead of using Whim use Caprice
hoi polloi hoi-puh-LOI , noun; 1. The common people generally; the masses. With popular games and concerts happening in the city, it seems that the hoi polloi will be in town this weekend. Instead of saying the public, use hoi polloi
Divergence Divergence n. (1) A difference or conflict in opinions, interests, wishes, etc They were unable to come to a conclusion about the project because of the divergence between the leaders from conception till now. Instead of using difference say divergence.
mendacious men-DAY-shuhs , adjective; 1. Given to deception or falsehood; lying; untruthful; as, a mendacious person. 2. False; untrue; as, a mendacious statement. “Because he has such a mendacious reputation, no one believed he went to Paris.” So instead of saying untruthful use mendacious