Tag: Noun

Noun: Rectitude  (REK-tuh-tood)Definition:1. The quality or state of being straight 2. Moral integrity: righteousness3. The quality or state of being correct in judgment or procedureSample...

Noun: Viand  (VYE-und)Definition:1. An item of food; especially, a choice and tasty dish.2. Provisions, food.Sample sentence:  My favorite viand on Thanksgiving is my mother's...

Noun: Devoir  (duh-VWAHR)Definition:1. Duty, responsibility2. A usually formal act of civility or respectSample sentence: I have a lot of chores in my house, but...

Noun: Emolument  (ih-MAHL-yuh-munt)Definition: The returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perks.Sample sentence: James has contributed countless volunteer...

Noun: Interrobang  (in-TAIR-uh-bang)Definition:  A punctuation mark ‽ designed for use especially at the end of an exclamatory rhetorical question.Sample sentence: The essay was peppered...

Noun: Kitsch  (KITCH)Definition:1. Something that appeals to popular or lowbrow taste and is often of poor quality.2. A tacky or lowbrow quality or condition.Sample...

Noun: Caduceus  (kuh-DOO-see-us)Definition:1. The symbolic staff of a herald; specifically: a representation of a staff with two entwined snakes and two wings at the...

Noun: Temerity  (Teh-MARE-ih-tee)Definition: Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.Sample sentence: No one had the temerity to question the Queen's decision.

Noun: Marplot  (MAHR-plaht)Definition: One who frustrates or ruins a plan or undertaking by meddling.Sample sentence: The plan to surprise Brenda with a party for...

Noun:  Benison  (BEN-uh-sun)Definition: A blessing or benediction.Sample sentence: The candidate sought the benison of the popular pastor in the hope of gaining both spiritual...