Today's word is "jacuzzi". This is a noun which means a bath tub with underwater jets. For example, you can say, "The house we recently bought came with a jacuzzi. Now we spend a lot of time in the hot tub, relaxing and having fun."
Today's word is "empathy". This is a noun which means the capacity or ability to understand the feelings of people. For example, you can say, "Violent criminals often lack a sense of empathy towards others."
Today's word is "obesity". This is a noun which means excessive fatness. For example, you can say, "During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States; about two-thirds of American adults were considered overweight in 2006."
Today's word is "nuance". This is a noun which means a subtle degree of difference in meaning and expression. For example, you can say, "To truly understand the nuances between synonyms, you often have to see how those similar words are used in various situations."
Today's word is "misogynistic". This is an adjective which means prejudiced against women. For example, you can say, "In the U.S., misogynistic comments in work environments are not tolerated; such comments can be viewed as sexual harassment."
Today's word is "ordeal". This is a noun which means a very hard or painful experience. For example, you can say, "My grandmother climbed Mt. Everest last month. Not many 80-year-olds can go through such an ordeal. "
Today's word is "reticent". This is an adjective which means not revealing one's thoughts, or being reserved. For example, you can say, "My coworker Michelle is a very private person; she is extremely reticent about her social life outside the company."
Today's word is "hierarchy". This is a noun which means a system of people, organizations, or things that have ranks. For example, you can say, "The famous psychologist, Abraham Maslow demonstrated people have a hierarchy of needs."
Today's word is "facade". This is a noun which means a face of a building or a superficial appearance. For example, you can say, "Under the tough facade of a streetwise teenager, Ricky is still a 13-year-old kid who loves Disneyland."
Today's word is "eerie". This is an adjective which means uncanny or weird. For example, you can say, "The empty house had an eerie feel."
Today's word is "scenario". This is a noun which means an imagined sequence of events. For example, you can say, "Jill and I discussed the scenario of what would happen if Jim asked her out on a date."
Today's word is "propaganda". This is a noun which means misleading information or ideas to promote a certain cause. For example, you can say, "Fear-based propaganda has been used throughout history by the governments of many nations to justify wars."
Today's word is "diligent". This is an adjective which means always being attentive and persistent. Can you guess what the word is? For example, you can say, "Jane is diligent with her assignments. She always does a great job and never misses her due dates."
Today's word is "fervor". This is a noun which means great enthusiasm. For example, you can say, "He spoke to the crowd with incredible fervor."
Today's word is "posterity". This is a noun which means future generations collectively. For example, you can say, "We should take care of the environment for posterity's sake."
Today's word is "inevitable". This is an adjective which means unable to be avoided. For example, you can say, "The fight between Jan and Dave was inevitable; things had been brewing for months.
Today's word is "hyperbole". This is a noun which means an exaggerated statement. For example, you can say, "Jane said to her sister, 'Your butt is as big as the State of Wisconsin.' She used hyperbole to emphasize her point that her sister is overweight."
Today's word is "paucity". This is a noun which means scarcity or a lack of something. For example, you can say, "There is a paucity of computer savvy teachers in our school. We should offer computer training for the teachers."
Today's word is "tacit". This is an adjective which means implied or conveyed without words. For example, you can say, "Many years ago, there was a tacit understanding between the media and politicians that news reporters were supposed to be discreet about the private lives of ...more
Today's word is "facetious". This is an adjective which means kidding or being playful. For example, you can say, "Some people, like my boss, are not good at telling jokes; it's sometimes hard to tell whether he is serious or being facetious."
Today's word is "chicanery". This is a noun which means trickery or the act of deceiving someone. For example, you can say, "The new governor was accused of chicanery after raising sales tax despite his campaign promise of tax cuts."
Today's word is "scrutinize". This is a verb which means to check and examine very closely. For example, you can say, "Tax authorities often scrutinize tax filings of people who have large foreign-source income."
Today's word is "vertigo". This is a noun which means dizziness. For example, you can say, "When I woke up this morning, I felt vertigo; I had the sensation of spinning out of control."
Today's word is "precipitate". This is a verb which means to cause some event to happen suddenly. For example, you can say, "The war in Iraq precipitated a flood of refugees into neighboring countries."
Today's word is "abhorrent". This is an adjective which means detestable or loathsome. For example, you can say, "The abhorrent behavior of the man caused him to get arrested."
Today's word is "zephyr". This is a noun which means a light, gentle breeze. For example, you can say, "The day was beautifully sunny with a nice zephyr blowing through the air."
Today's word is "capricious". This is an adjective which means variable or erratic. For example, you can say, "Making plans with Tom is tough; he's so capricious that he often doesn't show up when he's supposed to be somewhere."
Today's word is "benevolent". This is an adjective which means wanting to help others, or an expression of goodwill. For example, you can say, "Marcia's $100 donation to the children's charity was very benevolent of her."
Today's word is "capitulation". This is a noun which means the act of giving up. For example, you can say, "The best time to buy stocks is when everybody is in the state of complete capitulation."
Today's word is "voracious". This is an adjective which means wanting to eat or consume large amounts of food or things. For example, you can say, "My sister is a voracious reader of trashy novels."
Today's word is "replenish". This is a verb which means to nourish or fill up again. For example, you can say, "Many cosmetologists say good moisturizers can help replenish the proteins in your skin and make you look younger."
Today's word is "pertinent". This is an adjective which means relevant or appropriate. For example, you can say, "As a sales representative, you must know all the pertinent information about your products such as price, inventory, available colors, and lead time."
Today's word is "bestow". This is a verb which means to provide or give something as a gift. For example, you can say, "The surgeon bestowed eyesight to my blind son."
Today's word is "juxtapose". This is a verb which means to put things side by side, often for comparison or contrast. For example, you can say, "The news article on globalization featured pictures of the rich and famous, juxtaposed with sad images of poor people in Africa."
This video is about the word "zealous". This is an adjective which means being enthusiastic or passionate. For example, you can say, "Mrs. Jones has been a zealous supporter of our charity. She donates a significant amount of her income and time to this charitable organization."
Today's word is "virtuoso". This is a noun which means an expert, often in music. For example, you can say, "Few people would dispute that Itzhak Perlman is the reigning virtuoso of the violin today."
Today's word is "reminisce". This is a verb which means to go over past experiences in one's mind, or to remember. For example, you can say, "I was just reminiscing about my high school years. I wish I could go back to that carefree period of my life."
Today's word is "nonentity". This is a noun which means a person who is thought as being unimportant or insignificant. For example, you can say, "As a new immigrant to America, Mario felt he was a nonentity because he had no money or connection."
Today's word is "jeopardize". This is a verb which means to expose to danger. For example, you can say, "I wouldn't jeopardize my career by dating my co-worker when my boss thinks it's highly unprofessional."
Today's word is "honorable". This is an adjective which means being morally correct, distinguished, or respectable. For example, you can say, "My father was an honorable man. He would never tell a lie or treat others unfairly."
Today's word is "despot". This is a noun which means a tyrant or someone who abuses his power. For example, you can say, "Hitler was perhaps one of the most notorious despots in the 20th century."
Today's word is "visceral". This is an adjective which means being from base emotions or instinctive. For example, you can say, "The opera made me cry although I don't understand a word of Italian. I felt that the opera appealed to my senses on a visceral level."
Today's word is "tumultuous". This is an adjective which means very confusing and violently agitated. For example, you can say, "The Iraqis have lived through an extremely tumultuous time in recent years."
Today's word is "procrastinate". This is a verb which means to put off doing something, often out of laziness. For example, you can say, "I keep procrastinating doing my homework."
Today's word is "minuscule". This is an adjective which means very small and tiny. For example, you can say, "I just quit my job yesterday. I got tired of working 12 hours a day for such a minuscule salary."
Today's word is "lyrics". This is a noun in its plural form which means words to a song. For example, you can say, "My dad is a huge fan of the Beatles. He knows the lyrics to all of their songs."
Today's word is "achieve". This is a verb which means to attain, accomplish, or obtain something successfully by effort. For example, you can say, "Michael finally achieved his goal of becoming a doctor."
Today's word is "gregarious". This is an adjective which means sociable or living in a group. For example, you can say, "The human being is a gregarious animal. And so is the cow."
Today's word is "fathomable". This is an adjective which means knowable or comprehensible. For example, you can say, "Thirty years ago, not many people would have thought that they could buy a personal computer. Such an idea was not fathomable by ordinary people back then."
Today's word is "extraordinary". This is an adjective which means exceptional and beyond what is ordinary or mediocre. For example, you can say, "Gandhi was an extraordinary individual who led India's independence movement."
Today's word is "dwindle". This is a verb which means to become gradually less and less. For example, you can say, "Her savings have dwindled to little over $500 after she lost her job."
Today's word is "amicable". This is an adjective which means friendly or peaceful. For example, you can say, "Fortunately, my client and I have reached an amicable agreement after our big argument."
Today's word is "yearn". This is a verb which means to have a strong desire. For example, you can say, "Joanne yearned for an embrace of her mother whom she hasn't seen for over 10 years."
Today's word is "quirky". Can you guess what the word is? This is an adjective which means peculiar or unconventional. For example, you can say, "My sister has a quirky habit of eating ice cream with chopsticks ."
Today's word is "thwart". This is a verb which means to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or a plan. For example, you can say "The police thwarted three terrorist attacks at LAX last month."
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