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Limpid [LIM-pid]   Part of speech: adjective  Origin: Latin, early 17th century   1. (Of a liquid) Free of anything that darkens; completely clear.  2. (Of a person's eyes) Unclouded; clear.   Examples of limpid in a sentence   "The brochure pictures showing limpid pools and endless rows of lounge chairs made her want to book a vacation immediately."   "She knew her son was over...

Cipher [SY-fər]   Part of speech: noun  Origin: Arabic, 14th century  1. A secret or disguised way of writing; a code.  2. A monogram.   Examples of cipher in a sentence   "The twins developed their own cipher, a secret code for keeping notes hidden from their parents."   "Their wedding registry was filled with linens marked with their new cipher. "

Doughty [DOW-tee]   Part of speech: adjective  Origin: Middle English, pre-12th century   1. Brave and persistent.   Examples of doughty in a sentence   "The doughty knights are remembered for their courageous actions."   "Even though he was young, he showed that he was doughty in the face of difficulty."

Germane [jer-MAIN]   Part of speech: adjective  Origin: Latin, 17th century   1. Relevant to a subject under consideration.   Examples of germane in a sentence   "Discussing the author’s childhood was germane to the lecture on his influences. "   "You can find germane sources listed in the appendix to the book. "

Supine [SOO-pine]  Part of speech: adjective  Origin: Latin  1. (Of a person) Lying face upward.  2. Failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence.  Examples of supine in a sentence  "My perfect Sunday includes French toast and a supine position on the couch."   "The mayor was criticized for remaining supine through the school board protests."

Wunderkind [VUN-də-kihnd]  Part of speech: noun  Origin: German, late 19th century  1. A person who achieves great success when relatively young.  Examples of wunderkind in a sentence  "She earned the reputation of a wunderkind when she sold her startup for $5 million at age 23."  "The piano teacher always hoped that she might come across a wunderkind in her lessons."

Fatuous [FA-tchoo-əs]  Part of speech: adjective  Origin: Latin, early 17th century  1. Silly and pointless.  Examples of fatuous in a sentence  "He thought the decorative pillows were fatuous, but they made his mom happy."   "The teacher was frustrated by the fatuous questions that showed the students hadn't been paying attention."

Amalgam [ə-MAL-ɡəm] Part of speech: noun Origin: Greek, late 15th century 1. A mixture or blend. 2. An alloy of mercury with another metal, especially one used for dental fillings. Examples of amalgam in a sentence "Her party menu was an amalgam of snack foods and fancy baked goods." "The mark of old-fashioned dental work is the fillings amalgam, which might need to be replaced.&quo...

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Cabal [kə-BAL] Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, late 16th century 1. A secret political clique or faction. Examples of cabal in a sentence "My favorite book is about a powerful cabal during the French Revolution." "They jokingly called their friend group a 'cabal,' but instead of planning political coups, they planned elaborate birthday parties and annual vacations."

Ablution [ə-BLU-shən] Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, early 16th century 1. The act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect). 2. A ceremonial act of washing parts of the body or sacred containers. Examples of ablution in a sentence "She prepared the altar with the necessary pitcher of water and perfumes for the ablution." "Every morning she read the paper ove...

Milieu [meel-YOO] Part of speech: noun Origin: French, late 18th century 1. A person's social environment. Examples of milieu in a sentence "The mark of a good sci-fi novel is an elaborate milieu which the characters inhabit." "The milieu of the neighborhood changed after the mega grocery store opened. "

Edification [ed-ə-fih-KAY-shun] Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, 14th century 1. The instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually. Examples of edification in a sentence "You need to meet with a French tutor once a week for your edification and to improve your test scores." "When I'm going through a tough time, I turn to thoughts of my grandmother's adv...

Fracas [FREY-kəs] Part of speech: noun Origin: Italian, early 18th century 1. A noisy disturbance or quarrel. Examples of fracas in a sentence "Both teams were disqualified after the fracas on the court." "The town council meeting turned into a fracas over the new zoning proposal. "

Desiccation [DES-ih-kay-shun] Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, 16th century 1. The removal of moisture from something. Examples of desiccation in a sentence "The archaeologists were surprised by the level of desiccation that had occurred in the caves." "His process of desiccation takes a few days, but it makes the perfect dried fruit for homemade granola."

Talisman [TAL-is-mən] Part of speech: noun Origin: Arabic, early 17th century 1. An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck. 2. A person regarded as representing and inspiring a particular group. Examples of talisman in a sentence "In the fairy tale, the girl was never supposed to take off her talisman, or the witch would find...

Adjudicate [ə-joo-dih-kayt] Part of speech: verb Origin: Latin, late 17th century 1. Make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter. 2. Act as a judge in a competition. Examples of adjudicate in a sentence "The student council was required to adjudicate any issues with the code of conduct." "After years as a public defender, he was ready for his promotion to a...

Nirvana [nir-VAH-nə] Part of speech: noun Origin: Sanskrit, 1830s 1. A state of perfect happiness; an ideal or idyllic place. 2. (In Buddhism) A transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism. Examples of nirvana in a sentence "...

Culpable [KULL-pə-bəl] Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, 14th century 1. Deserving blame. Examples of culpable in a sentence "The little boy’s mother knew he was culpable for eating the last cookie because of the crumbs on his mouth. " "All the evidence proved she was culpable for the accident. "

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Velocious [və-LOH-shəs] Part of speech: adjective Origin: Latin, 18th century 1. Rapid; fast. Examples of velocious in a sentence "The velocious cyclists blew past the spectators in a blur." "The roller coaster is too velocious for me to ride."

MacGuffin [mə-GUFF-in] Part of speech: noun Origin: British English, 1930s 1. An object or device in a movie or a book that serves merely as a trigger for the plot. Examples of macguffin in a sentence "The Holy Grail serves as a MacGuffin in many films, including 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,' and 'The Da Vinci Code.'" &qu...

Appurtenance [ə-PERT-ən-ns] Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, 14th century 1. An accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style of living. Examples of appurtenance in a sentence "She decorated her new car with fun appurtenances, such as fuzzy seat covers and a phone holder." "I keep a bag packed with all the appurtenances I need for the gym so I can go at a...

Élan [ey-LAN] Part of speech: noun Origin: French, mid-19th century 1. Energy, style, and enthusiasm. Examples of élan in a sentence "She was a star employee, demonstrating skill and élan with her work." "She showed élan with her coordinated accessories and sophisticated fashion."