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pesky - /ˈpɛski/ - [pes-kee]

2009-07-09T00:34:00.000-07:00

adjective

describing something that is annoying, troublesome or bothersome.

E.g. I wish someone would get rid of that pesky fly!

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saga - /ˈsɑgə/ - [sah-guh]

2009-07-08T00:41:00.000-07:00

noun

A heroic, epic normally dramatic story.

E.g. Did you hear about the saga that Jenny was involved in yesterday?

Nirvana - /nɪrˈvɑnə, -ˈvænə, nər-/ - [nir-vah-nuh, -van-uh, ner-]

2009-07-07T00:27:00.000-07:00

noun

Freedom from care, pain, worry and the external world: Buddhist heaven.

E.g. One day I hope that all of mankind will reach Nirvana through good deeds and pure thoughts.

intrepid - /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/ - [in-trep-id]

2009-07-06T00:36:00.000-07:00

adjective

used to describe someone who is fearless and brave.

E.g. The intrepid warrior led his men into battle.

Synonyms: Courageous, brave, dauntless.

cache - /kash/

2009-06-30T00:37:00.000-07:00

noun

A secret hiding place or store for concealing and safeguarding valuables. (Commonly used when talking about computers.)

E.g. We've found Amy's precious cache of treats.

altruistic - /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/ - [al-troo-is-tik]

2009-06-29T00:35:00.000-07:00

adjective

to be unselfish or selflessness, showing concern for the welfare of others.

E.g. Ellie took the job purely for altruistic reasons.

Synonyms: charitable, unselfish, benevolent

ubiquitous - /yuˈbɪkwɪtəs/ - [yoo-bik-wi-tuhs]

2009-06-26T00:39:00.000-07:00

adjective

To be everywhere at once and at the same time.

E.g. There was a ubiquitous feeling happiness throughout the office this morning.

scintillating - /ˈsɪntlˌeɪtɪŋ/ - [sin-tl-ey-ting]

2009-06-25T00:30:00.000-07:00

adjective

to describe when something is immensely brilliant, clever, vivacious or impressive.

E.g. The violinist gave an absolutely scintillating performance last night.

palpable - /ˈpælpəbəl/ - [pal-puh-buhl]

2009-06-23T00:37:00.000-07:00

adjective

Plainly or easily seen; really obvious

E.g. - the shock on the streets of Tehran was palpable. [BBC news, 20-06-2009]

stipulate - /ˈstɪpyəˌleɪt/ - [stip-yuh-leyt]

2009-06-16T04:06:00.000-07:00

verb

to require in no uncertain terms the necessary conditions needed to finalise the making of an agreement.

E.g. The contract stipulated that you had to be over the age of 18 to buy the product.

refrain - /rɪˈfreɪn/ - [ri-freyn]

2009-06-15T00:32:00.000-07:00

verb

To hold back, abstain from acting on an impulse.

E.g. I had to refrain from telling him exactly what I thought of him

mingle - /ˈmɪŋgəl/ - [ming-guhl]

2009-06-12T00:30:00.000-07:00

verb

To bring together, mix or combine. usually associated with people

E.g. I'm just going to go and mingle, it is a party after all!

Synonyms: socialise, mix, intermingle, intermix

blatant - /ˈbleɪtnt/ - [bleyt-nt]

2009-06-10T00:35:00.000-07:00

adjective

really obvious.

E.g. Sarah, that was a blatant error you made in that presentation.

adverb - (blatantly)

E.g. You were blatantly fishing for complements.

Synonyms: undeniable (undeniably), unmistakable (unmistakably),

gibberish - /ˈdʒɪbərɪʃ, ˈgɪb-/ - /ˈdʒɪbərɪʃ, ˈgɪb-/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [jib-er-ish, gib-]

2009-06-09T00:39:00.000-07:00

noun

meaningless or unintelligible speak or writing.
when something is overly complicated or highly technical.

E.g. Jim you were talking gibberish at that meeting, just get to the point!

Synonyms: nonsense, babble, gobbledygook.

emancipated - /ɪˈmænsəˌpeɪtɪd/ - [i-man-suh-pey-tid]

2009-06-08T00:25:00.000-07:00

adjective

to free or be liberated from restraint.

not be restrained, influenced or restricted by tradition, custom or entrenched thinking.

E.g. The emancipated women left the company in a whirlwind of controversy.

Synonyms: liberated, set free, unshackled, released

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kaleidoscopic - /kəˌlaɪdəˈskɒpɪk/ - [kuh-lahy-duh-skop-ik]

2009-06-02T03:33:00.000-07:00

adjective

Continually changing in colour, shape, form; something that is rapidly changing in one way or another.

E.g. The company has been going through a kaleidoscopic period after its re-branding.

mussitation - /ˌmʌsɪˈteɪʃən/ - [muhs-i-tey-shuhn]

2009-05-21T00:39:00.000-07:00

noun

moving of the lips in simulation of audible speech but without making a sound.

mummbling, murmering, muttering

E.g. There was a lot of mussitation while the speaker gave his speech.

disseminate - /dɪˈsɛməˌneɪt/ - [dih-sem-uh-neyt]

2009-05-20T03:32:00.000-07:00

verb

To scatter, broadcast or disperse either information or tangible objects.

E.g. I will disseminate the results to the rest of the team.

Synonyms: circulate, disperse, distribute

noun (dissemination)

E.g. At the dissemination we will disseminate all the finding of the study along with proposed action points.

chiliad - /ˈkɪliˌæd/ - [kil-ee-ad]

2009-05-18T00:43:00.000-07:00

noun

a group of a thousand parts, elements, components etc

E.g. It has been 2 chiliads since the death of Christ.

fraternise - /ˈfrætərˌnaɪz/ - [frat-er-nahyz]

2009-05-15T03:39:00.000-07:00

verb

This word means to get friendly with or associate in a fraternal or friendly way.

E.g. We expect you not to fraternise with the costomers at the conference.

Synonyms: mingle, consort, mis, hobnob

eschew - /ɛsˈtʃu/ - [es-choo]

2009-05-14T00:34:00.000-07:00

verb

This word is used to shun, avoid or keep away from something or someone.

E.g. You must always eschew the temptation of taking a bribe.

hideous - /ˈhɪdiəs/ - [hid-ee-uhs]

2009-05-13T00:28:00.000-07:00

adjective

Meaning repulsive, very ugly, or revolting the senses (horrible).

E.g. What a hideous man! and the food they served was also hideous.

despicable, appalling to moral sensibilities.

E.g. It was such a hideous crime, I couldn't bring myself to read all the details.

trepidation - /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/ - [trep-i-dey-shuhn]

2009-05-12T00:34:00.000-07:00

noun

An invoulntary trembling or quiver brought on by being frightened or being in a state of fear, dread or alarm.

E.g. The trepidation in the office was high as they waited to see who was going to be laid off.

ratty - /ˈræti/ - [rat-ee]

2009-05-11T00:33:00.000-07:00

adjective

Used to describe someone who's irritaed, annoyed or angry (slang UK)

E.g. Don't get ratty with me! I haven't done anything wrong.

scuttlebutt - /ˈskʌtlˌbʌt/ - [skuht-l-buht]

2009-05-07T03:42:00.000-07:00

noun

Originally, scuttle (opening on ships deck) + butt (barrel) meant a water cask on a ships deck. These days scuttlebutt (US slang) refers to gossip or rumour.

E.g. There's a lot of scuttlebutt going around about Sarah.

phony - /ˈfoʊni/ - [foh-nee]

2009-05-05T03:36:00.000-07:00

adjective

Not real usually used when something or somebody is not genuine or trying to mislead or deceive in an insincere manner.

E.g. He was such a phony salesman trying to sell me those phony holiday packages. I didn't trust him one bit.

pandemonium - /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/ - [pan-duh-moh-nee-uhm]

2009-04-30T03:48:00.000-07:00

noun

Wild uproar, complete confusion and being in a state of chaos

E.g. There was pandemonium at the stock exchange when oil prices plummeted.

pragmatic - /prægˈmætɪk/ - [prag-mat-ik]

2009-04-29T00:43:00.000-07:00

adjective

Dealing or concerned with facts. Taking a practical approach to a challenge.

E.g. Geoff always has a very pragmatic approach to his work.

endeavour - /ɛnˈdɛvər/ - [en-dev-er]

2009-04-28T04:29:00.000-07:00

verb

Atempt, try or stive towards an end goal by excerting effort.

E.g. We endeavour to provide our customers with the best service possible.

polyglot - /ˈpɒliˌglɒt/ - [pol-ee-glot]

2009-04-27T03:38:00.000-07:00

noun or adjective

A person who is able to speak, write, or read in several differnet languages.

E.g. (noun) He has lived in many different countries, he's a polyglot.

(adj) He's a polyglot traveller.

A book, e.g. bible, that contains the same text in different languages.

sneaky /ˈsniki/

2009-04-24T03:58:00.000-07:00

adjective

To be slightly deceitful but not in a malicious way usually a person trying to avoid being observed.

E.g. Tim just popped outside for a sneaky cigarette.

melodramatic /ˌmɛlədrəˈmætɪk/

2009-04-23T03:36:00.000-07:00

adjective

When somebody is being melodramatic they are usually overreacting to something or being exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.

E.g. Stop being so melodramtic and get over it!

perplexed /pərˈplɛkst/

2009-04-22T03:31:00.000-07:00

adjective

We use this word when we describe something that is puzzling, confusing or full of complications.

E.g. He gave me such a perplexed answer, I don't really understand what he means.

barmy /ˈbɑrmi/

2009-04-21T03:37:00.000-07:00

adjective

slang term used mainly in the UK meaning to be slightly mad, eccentric or daft.

E.g. Did you hear Peter's barmy idea? Yes, he is a barmy man!

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪgˈmætɪk/

2009-04-20T03:34:00.000-07:00

adjective

to be mysterious, puzzling or not clear.

E.g. Have you heard from John? He wrote me an very enigmatic email yesterday.

Procrastinating /proʊˈkræstəˌneɪtɪŋ/

2009-04-02T04:08:00.000-07:00

Verb

To put off, delay doing something. Usually doing other less important jobs in place of doing what you're supposed to.

E.g. Stop procrastinating! Just get on and finish that report.

aplomb /əˈplɒm, əˈplʌm/

2009-04-01T03:50:00.000-07:00

Noun

This word is used for a person that has a lot of confidence, is really self assured and shows coolness and composure under pressure.

E.g. He gave his presentation with great aplomb.

convoluted /ˈkɒnvəˌlutɪd/

2009-03-31T13:16:00.000-07:00

Adjective

Rolled, folded or coiled up, overlapping itself to form a twisted shape.

To be overly complicated and in some respects confusing

E.g. - I going to meet with a relation of mine. He's my grandfather's daughter's son

- That's such a convoluted way of saying he's your brother!

auspicious /ɔˈspɪʃəs/

2009-03-30T03:36:00.000-07:00

adjective

This is a word meaning promising success, being of favourable circumstance or marked by success: prosperous.

E.g. That was an auspicious beginning for the campaign

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kafuffle \'kʌfʌf'fəl\

2009-03-27T04:54:00.000-07:00

noun

Confused and disorderly, normally when there's a bit of comotion. It can also be written as curfuffle, kerfuffle or gerfuffle.

E.g. There was a bit of a kafuffle when the winner was anounced

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aloof \əˈluf\

2009-03-26T04:34:00.000-07:00

adjective

To be distant, uninterested, reserved or remote.

E.g. Do you think that Sam has been a bit aloof these past few days?

adverb

At a distance, physically or emotionally

E.g. Freddy stood aloof from the rest of his friends.

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timeless \ˈtaɪmlɪs\

2009-03-24T04:36:00.000-07:00

adjective

When something is unaffected by time; ageless

Without begining or end, idependant of time; eternal

E.g. This music is timeless, people of all generations love it.

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mumpsimus \ˈmʌmpsɪməs\

2009-03-23T08:31:00.000-07:00

noun

A person who stubbornly sticks to their way of doing or saying something even though there is clear evidence that they are wrong and have been corrected many times.

E.g. "He still holds to the old mumpsimous that a woman's place is in the kitchen".

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ramble \rām'bəl\

2009-03-19T08:18:00.000-07:00

noun

an aimless, long walk taken merely for pleasure

E.g. We went on a long ramble in the lake district last weekend

verb

to talk or write a lot without keeping to the subject.

E.g. He didn't half ramble on in that meeting!

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dollop \dŏl'əp\

2009-03-18T04:33:00.000-07:00

noun

Dollop is a word used to indicate a measure of something but indicates different amounts depending on what is being described.

A large blob or portion of a solid or solid-like substance.

E.g. Can you give me a dollop of icecream to go with my appple pie?

A small dash or splash of a liquid.

E.g. I'll just have a dollop of whiskey, please.

A small amount; a bit.

E.g. There's not a dollop of truth in that boy's excuse!

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caustic \kaw-stik\

2009-03-17T04:39:00.000-07:00

Adjective

the ability to corrode, burn or destroy living material
severely critical or sarcastic: Eg. a caustic remark.

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narcissistic \"när-s&-'sis-tik\

2009-03-16T04:36:00.000-07:00

Adjective

Characteristic of someone who regards them self as being very important, loves and admires them self and are generally self absorbed. syn: Egotistic

E.g. I don't like him, he's such a narcissistic man.

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