Word of the Day — Archive Page #373

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March 20, 2017
70%    30%    #26 votes

What does pungency mean?

pungency, bite(noun)
wit having a sharp and caustic quality

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March 19, 2017
77%    23%    #36 votes

What does quiescent mean?

quiescent(adj)
not active or activated

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March 18, 2017
79%    21%    #49 votes

What does abeyance mean?

abeyance, suspension(noun)
temporary cessation or suspension

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March 17, 2017
90%    10%    #47 votes

What does disingenuous mean?

disingenuous, artful(adj)
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness

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March 16, 2017
91%    9%    #158 votes

What does lachrymose mean?

dolorous, dolourous, lachrymose, tearful, weeping(adj)
showing sorrow

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March 15, 2017
67%    33%    #20 votes

What does audacious mean?

audacious, brave, dauntless, fearless, hardy, intrepid, unfearing(adj)
invulnerable to fear or intimidation

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March 14, 2017
92%    8%    #46 votes

What does equipoise mean?

balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance(noun)
equality of distribution

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