Word of the Day — Archive Page #371
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April 2, 2017
91% 9% #20 votesWhat does equivocal mean?
- equivocal, ambiguous(adj)
- open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
April 1, 2017
71% 29% #30 votesWhat does edict mean?
- edict(noun)
- a formal or authoritative proclamation
March 31, 2017
73% 27% #33 votesWhat does derivative mean?
- derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative(noun)
- the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
March 30, 2017
79% 21% #56 votesWhat does compunction mean?
- compunction, remorse, self-reproach(noun)
- a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
March 29, 2017
76% 24% #32 votesWhat does abject mean?
- abject, low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy(adj)
- of the most contemptible kind
March 28, 2017
59% 41% #16 votesWhat does remedy mean?
- redress, remedy, remediation(noun)
- act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
March 27, 2017
89% 11% #40 votesWhat does Pertinent mean?
- pertinent(adj)
- having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
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