7/18 - Word of the week - acrid

Word of the week - acrid (adj.)\ˈa-krəd\

1. sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor
2. deeply or violently bitter : acrid denunciation

7/5 - Word of the week - yare

Word of the week - yare- /yɑr/ (adj.)
1. quick; agile; lively.
2. (of a ship) quick to the helm; easily handled or maneuvered.
3. Archaic .
a. ready; prepared.
b. nimble; quick.

6/23 - Word of the Week - prolix

Word of the Week - prolix - \proh-LIKS\ (adj.)

1. Unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
2. (of a person) given to speaking or writing at great or tedious length.

4/25 - Word of the Week: verdant

Word of the Week - verdant /vur-dnt/ (adj):
1. green with vegetation; covered with growing plants or grass: a verdant oasis;
2. of the color green: a verdant lawn;
3. inexperienced; unsophisticated

4/7 - Word of the Week: reticent

Word of the Week - reticent /ret-uh-suh-nt/ (adj.): disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.

2/7 - Word of the Week: Moxie

Moxie /mok-see/ (noun):

U.S. Slang - courage, determination, vigor 'guts,' 'nerve'; the ability to face difficulty with spirit and courage.

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1/31 - Word of the Week: Tenacious

Word of the Week - tenacious /tuh-ney-shuhs/ (adj.):

1. not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle;

2. not easily dispelled or discouraged; persisting in existence or in a course of action.

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1/26 - Word of the Week - Copacetic

Word of the Week: copacetic /koh-puh-set-ik/ (adj.):
1. in excellent order;
2. fine;
3. going just right, OK.

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