Tag: Word 6
Word of the Day – Mar. 6 – Tchotchke
Noun: Tchotchke ( CHACH-kuh)Definition: Knicknack or trinketSample sentence: Every time I return from a trip, I bring my mother-in-law some little tchotcke to add...
Word of the Day – Dec. 6 – Nobby
Adjective: Nobby (NAH-bee)Definition: cleverly stylish: chic, smart.Sample sentence: Sarah appeared at the party, stunningly arrayed in a dark-blue dress, with a nobby hat to...
Word of the Day – Nov. 6 – Bugbear
Noun: Bugbear (BUG-bair)Definition:1. An imaginary goblin or specter used to excite fear.2. An object or source of dread: also, a continuing source of irritation.Sample...
Word of the Day – Sept. 6 – Dyslogistic
Adjective: Dyslogistic (diss-luh-JISS-tik)Definition: Uncomplimentary.Sample sentence: The blogger used many dyslogistic adjectives to express his dissatisfaction with the mayor.
Word of the Day – July 6 – Goober
Noun: Goober (GOO-ber)Definition: A peanutIt may be small, but the goober packs a large amount of healthy nutrients.
Word of the Day – June 6 – Tempestuous
Adjective: Tempestuous (tem-PESS-chuh-wus)Definition: Of, relating to, or resembling a tempest: turbulent, stormySample sentence: Because the player's relationship with his manager had grown more...
Word of the Day – Dec. 6 – Crux
Noun: Crux (KRUKS)Definition:1. A puzzling or difficult problem.2. An essential point requiring resolution or resolving an outcome.3. A main or central feature (as...
Word of the Day – Oct. 6 – Mnemonic
Adjective: Mnemonic (nih-MAH-nik)Definition: Assisting or designed to assist memory.Sample sentence: The music teacher taught the mnemonic "Every good boy deserves fudge" to...
