31 Jan: Daily Word

attribute (verb)

as in attribute something to someone/something

Definition: to say or think that something is the result or work of something or someone else

Example sentence:

The doctors have attributed the cause of the illness to an unknown virus.

30 Jan: Daily Word

superfluous (adjective)

Definition: more than is needed or wanted

Example sentence:

The essay was marred by a mass of superfluous detail.

29 Jan: Daily Word

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Image credit: http://bellschool.org

undoubtedly (adverb)

Definition: used to emphasize that something is true

Example sentence:

He was undoubtedly talented.

28 Jan: Daily Word

antagonise (verb)

Definition: to make someone dislike you or feel opposed to you

Example sentence:

It’s a very delicate situation and I have no wish to antagonise him.

25 Jan: Daily Word

traipse (verb)

Definition: to walk from one place to another, often feeling tired or bored

Example sentence:

I spent the day traipsing round the shops, but found nothing suitable for her.

24 Jan: Daily Word

sardonic (adjective)

Definition: grimly mocking or cynical

Example sentence:

She gave me a sardonic smile. /look/comment.

23 Jan: Daily Word

tepid (adjective)

Definition: showing little enthusiasm.

Example sentence:

I got a tepid response to my suggestion.

22 Jan: Daily Word

voracious (adjective)

Definition: an eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of something or somebody.

Example sentence:

He had a voracious appetite for life.

21 Jan: Daily Word

discern (verb)

Definition: perceive or recognize (something). Distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Example sentence:

He was unable to discern who was telling the truth.

18 Jan: Daily Word

ardent (adjective)

Definition: enthusiastic or passionate

Example sentence:

He is an ardent sports fan.

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