Word of the Day — Archive Page #316
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April 21, 2018
88% 12% #50 votesWhat does Euphemism mean?
- euphemism(noun)
- an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
April 20, 2018
72% 28% #21 votesWhat does Ambiguous mean?
- equivocal, ambiguous(adj)
- open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
April 19, 2018
79% 21% #33 votesWhat does Verbose mean?
- long-winded, tedious, verbose, windy, wordy(adj)
- using or containing too many words
April 18, 2018
55% 45% #26 votesWhat does Ravenous mean?
- famished, ravenous, sharp-set, starved, esurient(adj)
- extremely hungry
April 17, 2018
73% 27% #33 votesWhat does Expeditious mean?
- expeditious(adj)
- marked by speed and efficiency
April 16, 2018
58% 42% #33 votesWhat does Placid mean?
- placid, quiet, still, tranquil, smooth, unruffled(adj)
- (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
April 15, 2018
100% 0% #11 votesWhat does Ostentatious mean?
- ostentatious, pretentious(adj)
- intended to attract notice and impress others
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