Word of the Day — Archive Page #379

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February 16, 2017
80%    20%    #43 votes

What does convivial mean?

convivial, good-time(adj)
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company

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February 15, 2017
83%    17%    #30 votes

What does debacle mean?

debacle, fiasco(noun)
a sudden and violent collapse

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February 14, 2017
88%    13%    #42 votes

What does penchant mean?

preference, penchant, predilection, taste(noun)
a strong liking

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February 13, 2017
70%    30%    #38 votes

What does negligent mean?

negligent(adj)
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

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February 12, 2017
84%    16%    #41 votes

What does libertarian mean?

libertarian(noun)
an advocate of libertarianism

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February 11, 2017
87%    13%    #34 votes

What does inoculate mean?

inoculate(verb)
introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of

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February 10, 2017
77%    23%    #33 votes

What does gourmand mean?

glutton, gourmand, gourmandizer, trencherman(noun)
a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess

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