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[4me2c]

Word for Today :

misbegotten

adjective | miss-bih-GAH-tun

Definition

1 : unlawfully conceived : illegitimate

2
a :having a disreputable or improper origin : ill-conceived

b : contemptible, deformed

[4me2c]

Word for Today :

acumen

noun | AK-yoo-mun

Definition : keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters

[4me2c]

Word for Today :

dissemble

verb | dih-SEM-bul

Definition

1 : to hide under a false appearance

2 : to put on the appearance of : simulate

3 : to put on a false appearance : to conceal facts, intentions, or feelings under some pretense

[4me2c]

Word for Today :

injunction

noun | in-JUNK-shun

Definition

1 : the act or an instance of enjoining : order, admonition

2 : a court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing a specified act

[4me2c]

Word for Today :

trenchant

adjective | TREN-chunt

Definition

1 : keen, sharp

2 : vigorously effective and articulate; also : caustic

3
a : sharply perceptive : penetrating


b : clear-cut, distinct

[4me2c]

Word for Today :

coax

verb | KOHKS

Definition

1 : to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle

2 : to draw, gain, or persuade by means of gentle urging or flattery

3 : to manipulate with great perseverance and usually with considerable effort toward a desired state or activity

[4me2c]

Word for Today :

untenable

adjective | un-TEN-uh-bul

Definition

1 : not able to be defended

2 : not able to be occupied

[4me2c]

Word for Today :

interpolate

verb | in-TER-puh-layt

Definition

1
a : to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter

b : to insert (words) into a text or into a conversation

2 : to insert between other things or parts : intercalate

3 : to estimate values of (data or a function) between two known values

4 : to make insertions (as of estimated values)

[4me2c]

Word for Today :

perquisite

noun | PER-kwuh-zut

Definition

1 : a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages; especially : one expected or promised

2 : gratuity, tip

3 : something held or claimed as an exclusive right or possession

[4me2c]

Word for Today :

rectitudinous

adjective | rek-tuh-TOO-duh-nus

Definition

1 : characterized by the quality of being honest and morally correct

2 : piously self-righteous