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Word for Today :

ubiquitous

adjective | yoo-BIK-wuh-tuss

Definition : existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread

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juncture

noun | JUNK-cher

Definition

1 : a point of time; especially : one made critical by a concurrence of circumstances

2 : joint, connection

3 : an instance of joining : junction

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operose

adjective | AH-puh-rohss

Definition : tedious, wearisome

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crabwise

adverb | KRAB-wyze

Definition

1 : sideways

2 : in a sidling or cautiously indirect manner

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nepotism

noun | NEP-uh-tiz-um

Definition : favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship

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translucent

adjective | trans-LOO-sunt

Definition

1 : permitting the passage of light:
a : transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly

b : clear, transparent

2 : free from disguise or falseness

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emollient

noun | ih-MAHL-yunt

Definition : something that softens or soothes

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rambunctious

adjective | ram-BUNK-shuss

Definition : marked by uncontrollable exuberance : unruly

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Word for Today :

abstain

verb | ub-STAYN

Definition

1 : to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice

2 : to choose not to vote

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Word for Today :

gauntlet

noun | GAWNT-lut

Definition

1 : a glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand

2 : any of various protective gloves used especially in industry

3 : an open challenge (as to combat) — used in phrases like throw down the gauntlet

4 : a dress glove extending above the wrist