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trichotillomania:
http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Ftrichotillomania) Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[trik-uh-til-uh-mey-nee-uh]


NOUN:
The compulsion to tear or pluck out the hair on one's head and face and often to ingest it. ETYMOLOGY:
tricho- + Greek tillein, to pluck hair + -mania

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triskaidekaphobia

tris·kai·dek·a·pho·bi·a http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Ftriskaidekaphobia) [tris-kahy-dek-uh-foh-bee-uh]


–noun fear or a phobia concerning the number 13.

[Origin: 1910–15; < Gk triskaídeka thirteen + -phobia (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=-phobia)http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

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pugnacious

pug·na·cious http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fpugnacious) /pʌgˈneɪhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngʃəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[puhg-ney-shuhhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.

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pleth·o·ra

http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fplethora) /ˈplɛθhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngərhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pleth-er-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1.overabundance; excess: a plethora of advice and a paucity of assistance. 2.Pathology Archaic. a morbid condition due to excess of red corpuscles in the blood or increase in the quantity of blood.

[popowich]

My high school Chemistry teacher used this word at least 12 times per class.

Bring a plethora of pencils tomorrow, we're doing a plethora of experiments today, etc... :gah:

-Raymond

[esnagel]

plethora

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6E682C7Jj4

[THERESA]

My high school Chemistry teacher used this word at least 12 times per class.

Bring a plethora of pencils tomorrow, we're doing a plethora of experiments today, etc... :gah:

-Raymond

I will do my very best to find more words to annoy you. :D

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badinage

bad·i·nage http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fbadinage) /ˌbædhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngnˈɑʒ, ˈbædhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngnhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngɪdʒ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciationahzh, bad-n-ij] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -naged, -nag·ing. –noun 1.light, playful banter or raillery. –verb (used with object) 2.to banter with or tease (someone) playfully.

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deprecate

dep·re·cate http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fdeprecate) /ˈdɛphttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngrɪˌkeɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[dep-ri-keyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used with object), -cat·ed, -cat·ing. 1.to express earnest disapproval of. 2.to urge reasons against; protest against (a scheme, purpose, etc.). 3.to depreciate; belittle. 4.Archaic. to pray for deliverance from.
[Origin: 1615–25; < L déprecātus prayed against, warded off (ptp. of déprecārī), equiv. to dé- de- (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=de-) + prec(ārī) to pray (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=pray) + -ātus -ate (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=-ate)1http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

—Related formsdep·re·cat·ing·ly, adverb
dep·re·ca·tion, noun
dep·re·ca·tor, noun

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dapple

dap·ple http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fdapple) /ˈdæphttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[dap-uhhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, adjective, verb, -pled, -pling. –noun 1.a spot or mottled marking, usually occurring in clusters. 2.an animal with a mottled skin or coat. –adjective 3.dappled; spotted: a dapple horse. –verb (used with object), verb (used without object) 4.to mark or become marked with spots.

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GLOWER

glow·er http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fglower) /ˈglaʊhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[glou-er] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used without object) 1.to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger. –noun 2.a look of sullen dislike, discontent, or anger.

glow·er·ing·ly, adverb

*here at DNY we have a smiley that glowers >>>>> :mad:

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MELANCHOLY :(

mel·an·chol·y http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fmelancholy) /ˈmɛlhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngənˌkɒlhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mel-uhhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngn-kol-ee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, plural -chol·ies, adjective


–noun
1. a gloomy state of mind, esp. when habitual or prolonged; depression.
2. sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness.

–adjective
3. affected with, characterized by, or showing melancholy; mournful; depressed: a melancholy mood.
4. causing melancholy or sadness; saddening: a melancholy occasion.
5. soberly thoughtful; pensive.

—Related forms
mel·an·chol·i·ly, adverb
mel·an·chol·i·ness, noun

—Synonyms 1. sadness, dejection, despondency. 2. seriousness. 4. gloomy, despondent, blue, dispirited, sorrowful, dismal, doleful, glum, downcast. 6. serious.
—Antonyms 1. cheer, happiness. 5. happy.

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ANGST

angst http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 FANGST) /ɑŋkst/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ahngkst] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun,

a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.

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VERBOTEN (http://www.discussny.com/showpost.php?p=1962&postcount=6) <<< click here!!


ver·bo·ten http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 FVERBOTEN) /vərˈboʊthttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngn; Ger. fɛrˈboʊthttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngn/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ver-boht-n; Ger. fer-boht-n] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective

Forbidden; prohibited.

Thanks RJD :)

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OSMOSIS


os·mo·sis http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fosmosis) /ɒzˈmoʊhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngsɪs, ɒs-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[oz-moh-sis, os-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1.Physical Chemistry, Cell Biology. a.the tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through a semipermeable membrane into a solution where the solvent concentration is higher, thus equalizing the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane. b.the diffusion of fluids through membranes or porous partitions. Compare endosmosis (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=endosmosis), exosmosis (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=exosmosis). 2.a subtle or gradual absorption or mingling: He never studies but seems to learn by osmosis.
[Origin: 1865–70; Latinized form of now obs. osmose osmosis, extracted from endosmose endosmosis, exosmose exosmosis < F, equiv. to end- end- (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=end-), ex- ex- (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=ex-)2 + Gk ōsm(ós) push, thrust + F -ose -osis (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=-osis)http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

—Related formsos·mot·ic http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fosmosis) /ɒzˈmɒthttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngɪk, ɒs-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[oz-mot-ik, os-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, adjective
os·mot·i·cal·ly, adverb

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INANIMATE

in·an·i·mate http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Finanimate) /ɪnˈænhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngəhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngmɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciationan[/B]-[I]uh-mit] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective 1.not animate; lifeless. 2.spiritless; sluggish; dull. 3.Linguistics. belonging to a syntactic category or having a semantic feature that is characteristic of words denoting objects, concepts, and beings regarded as lacking perception and volition (opposed to animate (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=animate)).
[Origin: 1555–65; < LL inanimātus. See in- (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=in-)3, animate (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=animate)http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

—Related formsin·an·i·mate·ly, adverb
in·an·i·mate·ness, in·an·i·ma·tion http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Finanimate) /ɪnˌænhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngəˈmeɪhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngʃən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciationuh-mey-shuhhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, noun

[RJD]

INANIMATE

Perfect word to describe me for the past week. I came down with a whopper of a cold on Christmas Eve, on top of that, the flu bug hit me Christmas night, which laid me out for a good day and a half, and for the past 3 days I've been trying to get over this nasty cold. I need to fell better. The wife leaves in 4 days for a 4 day trip to Forida, and I have to tend to the little one all by myself...

[RJD]

visceral


vis·cer·al http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fvisceral) /ˈvɪshttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngərhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[vis-er-uhhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngl] Pronunciation Key

Having to do with the response of the body (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/body) as opposed to the intellect (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/intellect), as in the distinction between thinking and feeling. Often described as intuition (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/intuition); cf. gut feeling (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/gut_feeling), gut reaction (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/gut_reaction).

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UMBRAGE

um·brage http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fumbrage) /ˈʌmhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngbrɪdʒ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uhm-brij] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1.offense; annoyance; displeasure: to feel umbrage at a social snub; to give umbrage to someone; to take umbrage at someone's rudeness. 2.the slightest indication or vaguest feeling of suspicion, doubt, hostility, or the like. 3.leaves that afford shade, as the foliage of trees. 4.shade or shadows, as cast by trees. 5.a shadowy appearance or semblance of something.
[Origin: 1400–50; late ME < OF; see umbra (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=umbra), -age (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=-age)http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

—Synonyms 1. pique, grudge, resentment.

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DELUSION

de·lu·sion http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fdelusional) /dɪˈluhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngʒən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[di-loo-zhuhhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1.an act or instance of deluding. 2.the state of being deluded. 3.a false belief or opinion: delusions of grandeur. 4.Psychiatry. a fixed false belief that is resistant to reason or confrontation with actual fact: a paranoid delusion.
[Origin: 1375–1425; late ME < L délūsiōn- (s. of délūsiō), equiv. to délūs(us) (ptp. of délūdere; see delude (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=delude)) + -iōn- -ion (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=-ion)http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

—Related forms de·lu·sion·al, de·lu·sion·ar·y, adjective

—Synonyms 1. deception. See illusion. (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=illusion)

[Raven]

I been feeling that from family members. :banghead:


UMBRAGE

um·brage http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fumbrage) /ˈʌmhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngbrɪdʒ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uhm-brij] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1.offense; annoyance; displeasure: to feel umbrage at a social snub; to give umbrage to someone; to take umbrage at someone's rudeness. 2.the slightest indication or vaguest feeling of suspicion, doubt, hostility, or the like. 3.leaves that afford shade, as the foliage of trees. 4.shade or shadows, as cast by trees. 5.a shadowy appearance or semblance of something.
[Origin: 1400–50; late ME < OF; see umbra (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=umbra), -age (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=-age)http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

—Synonyms 1. pique, grudge, resentment.

[THERESA]

I have to deal with this one more often.

http://www.discussny.com/showpost.php?p=3542&postcount=20

[Raven]

I know a few people like that. Makes you wanna :Puking_Smiley:

I have to deal with this one more often.

http://www.discussny.com/showpost.php?p=3542&postcount=20

[THERESA]

I know a few people like that. Makes you wanna :Puking_Smiley:

At times it can be quite funny actually. One of my friends and I laugh hysterically about it sometimes. (tears and all) :rofl:

[THERESA]

MYTHOMANIA

http://www.discussny.com/showpost.php?p=3607&postcount=1 (http://www.discussny.com/showpost.php?p=3607&postcount=1)

myth·o·ma·ni·a http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 FMYTHOMANIAC)/ˌmɪθhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngəˈmeɪhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngnihttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngə/Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mith-uh-mey-nee-uh]Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Psychiatry. lying or exaggerating to an abnormal degree. A compulsion to embroider the truth, engage in exaggeration, or tell lies.
[Origin: 1905–10; mytho- (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=mytho-) + -mania (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=-mania)http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

—Related forms myth·o·ma·ni·ac http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 FMYTHOMANIAC)/ˌmɪθhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngəˈmeɪhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngniˌæk/Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mith-uh-mey-nee-ak]Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, noun, adjective

[Raven]

You ain't lieing gf. :rofl:


MYTHOMANIA

http://www.discussny.com/showpost.php?p=3607&postcount=1 (http://www.discussny.com/showpost.php?p=3607&postcount=1)

myth·o·ma·ni·a http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 FMYTHOMANIAC)/ˌmɪθhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngəˈmeɪhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngnihttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngə/Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mith-uh-mey-nee-uh]Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Psychiatry. lying or exaggerating to an abnormal degree. A compulsion to embroider the truth, engage in exaggeration, or tell lies.
[Origin: 1905–10; mytho- (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=mytho-) + -mania (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=-mania)http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

—Related forms myth·o·ma·ni·ac http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 FMYTHOMANIAC)/ˌmɪθhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngəˈmeɪhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngniˌæk/Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mith-uh-mey-nee-ak]Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, noun, adjective

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MACHINATION

mach·i·na·tion http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fmachination)/ˌmækhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngəˈneɪhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngʃən/Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mak-uh-ney-shuhhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngn]Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun

The act of plotting.
A crafty scheme or cunning design for the accomplishment of a sinister end.

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TRIAGE

tri·age http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 FTriage) /triˈɑʒ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[tree-ahzh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, adjective, verb, -aged, ag·ing. –noun 1.the process of sorting victims, as of a battle or disaster, to determine medical priority in order to increase the number of survivors. 2.the determination of priorities for action in an emergency. –adjective 3.of, pertaining to, or performing the task of triage: a triage officer. –verb (used with object) 4.to act on or in by triage: to triage a crisis.

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ALLUDE


al·lude http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 FALLUDE) /əˈlud/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-lood] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used without object), -lud·ed, -lud·ing. 1.to refer casually or indirectly; make an allusion (usually fol. by to): He often alluded to his poverty. 2.to contain a casual or indirect reference (usually fol. by to): The letter alludes to something now forgotten.

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INTREPID

in·trep·id http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fintrepid) /ɪnˈtrɛphttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngɪd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciationtrep[/B]-id] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer.
[Origin: 1690–1700; < L [I]intrepidus, equiv. to in- in- (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=in-)3 + trepidus anxious; see trepidation (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=trepidation)http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

—Related formsin·tre·pid·i·ty, in·trep·id·ness, noun
in·trep·id·ly, adverb

—Synonyms brave, courageous, bold.

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SLACKER

slack·er http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fslacker)/ˈslækhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngər/Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[slak-er]Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1.a person who evades his or her duty or work; shirker. 2.a person who evades military service. 3.an esp. educated young person who is antimaterialistic, purposeless, apathetic, and usually works in a dead-end job.


I am a bit of a slacker sometimes when it comes to the word of the day. :D

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PENSIVE

pen·sive http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fpensive) /ˈpɛnhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngsɪv/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pen-siv] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective 1.dreamily or wistfully thoughtful: a pensive mood. 2.expressing or revealing thoughtfulness, usually marked by some sadness: a pensive adagio.

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SCRUPULOUS

scru·pu·lous http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fscrupulous) /ˈskruhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngpyəhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngləs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[skroo-pyuh-luhhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective 1.having scruples; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled. 2.punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact: a scrupulous performance.

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SCHADENFREUDE

scha·den·freu·de http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fschadenfreude) /ˈʃɑdhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngnˌfrɔɪhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngdə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[shahd-n-froi-duh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune.

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BOOBOISIE

boob·oi·sie http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fbooboisie) /ˌbuhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngbwɑˈzi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciationzee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun a segment of the general public composed of uneducated, uncultured persons.

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IRENIC

i·ren·ic http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Firenic) /aɪˈrɛnhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngɪk, aɪˈrihttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngnɪk/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ahy-ren-ik, ahy-ree-nik] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective tending to promote peace or reconciliation; peaceful or conciliatory.
Also, i·ren·i·cal.

[Origin: 1860–65; < Gk eirénikós, equiv. to eirhttp://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/660000/i/emacracute.pngn(é) peace + -ikos -ic (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=-ic)http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

—Related formsi·ren·i·cal·ly, adverb

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SECEDE

se·cede http://cache.lexico.com/g/d/premium.gif http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pnghttp://cache.lexico.com/g/d/speaker.gif (https://secure.reference.com/premium/login.html?rd=2&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdictionary.reference.com%2Fbrowse%2 Fsecede) /sɪˈsid/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[si-seed] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used without object), -ced·ed, -ced·ing. to withdraw formally from an alliance, federation, or association, as from a political union, a religious organization, etc.
[Origin: 1695–1705; < L sécédere to withdraw. See se- (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=se-), cede (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=cede)http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.png]

—Related formsse·ced·er, noun

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Stalker

noun. someone who prowls or sneaks about