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Sprezzatura

Sprezzatura [sprets-ə-TYOOR-ə]  Part of speech: noun Origin: Italian, early 15th century  1. Studied carelessness, especially as a characteristic quality or style of art or literature.  Examples of sprezzatura in a sentence  “Leo’s artwork demonstrates enviable sprezzatura.”  “The mural seems unfinished at a quick glance, but it’s actually a lovely example of sprezzatura.”  #wordoftheday

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Icarian

Icarian [i-KER-ee-ən]  Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, late 15th century  1. Relating to or characteristic of Icarus, especially in being excessively ambitious.  Examples of icarian in a sentence  “Her career path was marked with Icarian optimism.”  “We need to revise the plan from the original Icarian model.”  #wordoftheday

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Afflatus

Afflatus [ə-FLAY-dəs]  Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, mid-17th century  1. (Formal) A divine creative impulse or inspiration.  Examples of afflatus in a sentence  “The priest praised the afflatus of the craftsmen for the new stained glass window.”  “The exhibit seems to lack the afflatus that usually draws in spectators.”  #wordoftheday

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Eupeptic

Eupeptic [yoo-PEP-tik]  Part of speech: adjective Origin: Greek, late 17th century  1. Relating to or having good digestion or a consequent air of healthy good spirits.  Examples of eupeptic in a sentence  “This eupeptic tea will help your stomach settle.”  “The graduation party helped everyone end the semester in a eupeptic mood.”  #wordoftheday

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Episode 578 - Romans 8 - The Gospel Road 04222024

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Adumbrate

Adumbrate [ə-DUM-brayt]  Part of speech: verb Origin: Latin, mid-16th century  1. Report or represent in outline. 2. Foreshadow or symbolize.  Examples of adumbrate in a sentence  “Mark adumbrated his findings in an engaging presentation.”  “When reading a mystery, you can usually spot clues that adumbrate the final reveal.”  #wordoftheday

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Orchidaceous

Orchidaceous [or-kə-DAY-shəs]  Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, mid-19th century  1. Flashy, showy, as if an orchid.  Examples of orchidaceous in a sentence  “The singer’s outfit was shiny, colorful, and downright orchidaceous.”  “My decorating tastes can be a bit orchidaceous.”  #wordoftheday

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Episode 577 - Revelation 3 - The Gospel Road 04162024

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Nictate

Nictate [NIK-tayt]  Part of speech: verb Origin: Latin, late 17th century  1. Blink.  Examples of nictate in a sentence  “In order to win a staring contest, you must resist the urge to nictate.”  “The doctor instructed me to nictate several times after using the antibiotic eye drops.”  #wordoftheday

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Felicitous

Felicitous [fə-LIS-ə-dis]   Part of speech: adjective  Origin: Latin, 17th century   1. Well-chosen or suited to the circumstances.  2. Pleasing and fortunate.   Examples of felicitous in a sentence   “It turned out to be a felicitous decision to bring an umbrella.”   “It was felicitous that we rented a truck for our vacation as we needed it for the weather in the…

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Holus-Bolus

Holus-Bolus [hol-əs-BOL-əs]  Part of speech: adverb Origin: Unknown, mid-19th century  1. All at once.  Examples of holus-bolus in a sentence  “Everything was happening holus-bolus, and I felt dizzy with confusion.”  “After a lull in my business, I have all sorts of great opportunities holus-bolus.”  #wordoftheday

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Depute

Depute [də-PYOOT]  Part of speech: verb Origin: Late Middle English, unknown  1. Appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible. 2. Delegate (authority or a task).  Examples of depute in a sentence  “The dean deputed the department head to finish the review process.”  “He deputed the responsibility of answering his emails to his teaching assistant.”  #wordoftheday

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Hobbledehoy

Hobbledehoy [HA-bəl-dee-hoy]  Part of speech: noun Origin: Unknown, mid-16th century  1. A clumsy or awkward youth.  Examples of hobbledehoy in a sentence  “I felt like a real hobbledehoy at my first job.”  “Now that Jennifer’s braces were off, she was ready to leave behind her days of being a hobbledehoy.”  #wordoftheday

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Fulsome

Fulsome [FUL-səm]  Part of speech: adjective Origin: Middle English, unknown  1. Complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree. 2. Of large size or quantity; generous or abundant.  Examples of fulsome in a sentence  “Her fulsome words made Jimmy both embarrassed and grateful.”  “They brought home a fulsome supply of apples from the orchard.”  #wordoftheday

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Ambit

Ambit [AM-bət]  Part of speech: noun Origin: Late Middle English, unknown  1. The scope, extent, or bounds of something.  Examples of ambit in a sentence  “She tested the ambit of their friendship by asking for a ride to the airport.”  “I was captivated by the ambit of the ocean that stretched in all directions.”  #wordoftheday