Oct 17, 2026
Adumbrate
(n.)
a-dum-brate
ˈa-dəm-ˌbrāt
Definition:
To foreshadow by disclosing only partially.
Example:
The art instructor adumbrated that the course entrance fee would rise next year.
Calculable
(adj.)
cal-cu-la-ble
kal-kyuh-luh-buhl
Definition:
Determinable by calculation; ascertainable.
Example:
Most maps are designed so that distances by road are easily calculable.
Edifice
(n.)
ed-i-fice
e-da-fihs
Definition:
Large, imposing building.
Example:
The church was an imposing edifice with a 200-foot spire.
Jerboa
(n.)
jer-bo-a
jer-boh-uh
Definition:
A small rodent found on the African and Asian continents.
Example:
During our summer vacation trip to Morocco, we saw many jerboa scurrying around.
Matricide
(n.)
ma-tri-cide
ma-trə-ˌsīd
Definition:
Killing of one's own mother.
Example:
There may be no worse mortal sin than matricide, killing the person who likely birthed and raised you.
Mitigate
(v.)
mit-i-gate
mi-tə-ˌgāt
Definition:
To diminish in harshness.
Example:
Because he told the truth, the teacher decided to mitigate his punishment.
Quiescent
(adj.)
qui-e-scent
kwee-es-uhnt
Definition:
Relating to inactivity or rest; causing no trouble or symptoms.
Example:
Nocturnal animals are quiescent during the day and active at night.
Quorum
(n.)
quo-rum
kwa-rum
Definition:
A significant portion of something.
Example:
The parliament could not vote on the measure until more of its members were there, reaching quorum.
Ransack
(v.)
ran-sack
ran-sack
Definition:
To search thoroughly or vigorously through.
Example:
Did you ransack that closet for your earring?
Yelp
(n. or v. )
yelp
yelp
Definition:
A sharp shrill or cry.
Example:
Some yelp with joy, others laugh nervously.
Yen
(n. )
yen
\ˈyen\
Definition:
Urge or craving.
Example:
The yen to be able to drive caused her to buy a new car.
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