- Sinister
adj. ominous, evil
Medieval peasants believed sinisterdemons could harm humans.
- Counterargument
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
Make sure to include a counterargumentin your essay so that you can show you've considered the topic from all perspectives.
- Fundamental
adj. the most essential or most basic part
A thesis is arguably the most fundamentalpart of an essay.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Artificial Paramount Fluctuate
- Artificial
adj. something made; not occurring naturally
Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity.
- Paramount
adj. predominant, superior, most important
Our paramount concern is the safety of our employees.
- Fluctuate
v. to be unstable; to rise and fall
Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis, making it difficult to determine when to buy or sell one.
adj. something made; not occurring naturally
Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity.
- Paramount
adj. predominant, superior, most important
Our paramount concern is the safety of our employees.
- Fluctuate
v. to be unstable; to rise and fall
Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis, making it difficult to determine when to buy or sell one.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Frankly Exhilarating Diversification
- Frankly
adv. directly, clearly
I frankly don't see the point in learning to drive.
- Exhilarating
adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting
The music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating.
- Diversification
n. the act of becoming diverse
Lately, there's been noticeable diversification of students at higher institutions.
adv. directly, clearly
I frankly don't see the point in learning to drive.
- Exhilarating
adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting
The music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating.
- Diversification
n. the act of becoming diverse
Lately, there's been noticeable diversification of students at higher institutions.
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Squalid Eloquent Pragmatic
- Squalid
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.
- Eloquent
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling.
- Pragmatic
adj. practical, useful
It's not necessarily more pragmatic to study engineering than it is to study philosophy.
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.
- Eloquent
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling.
- Pragmatic
adj. practical, useful
It's not necessarily more pragmatic to study engineering than it is to study philosophy.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Reconsideration Endow Disparage
- Reconsideration
n. thinking again about a previously made choice
The judges' reconsideration of her performance resulted in her victory.
- Endow
v. to equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)
According to the myth, the gods endowedhim with the gift of healing.
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
n. thinking again about a previously made choice
The judges' reconsideration of her performance resulted in her victory.
- Endow
v. to equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)
According to the myth, the gods endowedhim with the gift of healing.
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Scrutinize Eloquent Deficient
- Scrutinize
v. to examine carefully and critically
The teacher scrutinized her students' essays.
- Eloquent
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling.
- Deficient
adj. not enough in degree or amount
I feel as though the sources for my paper are deficient.
v. to examine carefully and critically
The teacher scrutinized her students' essays.
- Eloquent
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling.
- Deficient
adj. not enough in degree or amount
I feel as though the sources for my paper are deficient.
Friday, October 12, 2018
Capture Emit Irreconcilable
- Capture
v. to trap or take possession of v. to successfully represent or imitate v. to captivate, mesmerize v. to catch or seize
The spy was captured by the enemy. Your painting beautifully captures the ephemerality of life. I was captured by her beauty. The cops captured the criminal three days after the incident.
- Emit
v. to discharge, give forth, or release
Plants consume carbon dioxide and emitoxygen.
- Irreconcilable
adj. incapable of being in harmony or agreed upon
The couple's differences were ultimately irreconcilable, giving them no choice but to break up.
v. to trap or take possession of v. to successfully represent or imitate v. to captivate, mesmerize v. to catch or seize
The spy was captured by the enemy. Your painting beautifully captures the ephemerality of life. I was captured by her beauty. The cops captured the criminal three days after the incident.
- Emit
v. to discharge, give forth, or release
Plants consume carbon dioxide and emitoxygen.
- Irreconcilable
adj. incapable of being in harmony or agreed upon
The couple's differences were ultimately irreconcilable, giving them no choice but to break up.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Culmination Obsolete Undulate
- Culmination
n. the final act or climax
The culmination of the performance was unforgettable.
- Obsolete
adj. no longer used; rare or uncommon
Historians assumed record players would be obsolete by now, but in fact they're making a huge comeback.
- Undulate
v. to move as ripples or in a wavy pattern
Belly dancers are known for their ability to skillfully undulate their stomachs.
n. the final act or climax
The culmination of the performance was unforgettable.
- Obsolete
adj. no longer used; rare or uncommon
Historians assumed record players would be obsolete by now, but in fact they're making a huge comeback.
- Undulate
v. to move as ripples or in a wavy pattern
Belly dancers are known for their ability to skillfully undulate their stomachs.
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Eloquent Coincide Altercation
- Eloquent
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling.
- Coincide
v. to happen at the same time
It wasn't until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert coincided with my finals.
- Altercation
n. a noisy argument or confrontation
Greg got into an altercation with a stranger at the bar.
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling.
- Coincide
v. to happen at the same time
It wasn't until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert coincided with my finals.
- Altercation
n. a noisy argument or confrontation
Greg got into an altercation with a stranger at the bar.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Foreseeable Expend Scorn
- Foreseeable
adj. capable of being predicted or anticipated
I can't imagine aliens visiting us in the foreseeable future.
- Expend
v. to use up (as in energy or money)
Be careful not to expend all your energy in the first half of a marathon.
- Scorn
v. to look down on with disdain
It's difficult for me not to scorn those who use improper grammar.
adj. capable of being predicted or anticipated
I can't imagine aliens visiting us in the foreseeable future.
- Expend
v. to use up (as in energy or money)
Be careful not to expend all your energy in the first half of a marathon.
- Scorn
v. to look down on with disdain
It's difficult for me not to scorn those who use improper grammar.
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