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sempiternal – adj. Enduring forever; eternal. From Latin sempiternus, from semper always + aeternuseternal
roborative – adj. Who Strengthens; fortifying. From Latin roborare to consolidate
recriminatory – adj. To counter one accusation with another. From re- + Latin crīmināre, to accuse
obligingly – adv. Ready to do favors for others; accommodating; in accommodation
interminable – adj. Being or seeming to be without an end; endless. From Late Latin interminābilis
quittances – n. Release from debt or other obligation; a receipt or other document certifying this. From Old French quiter to free
commodious – adj. Spacious; roomy; Archaic Suitable; handy. From Latin commodus convenient
gimcrack – n. A cheap and showy object of little or no use; a gewgaw. adj. Cheap and tasteless; gaudy. From Middle English gibecrake, small ornament
epaulette – n. A shoulder ornament, especially a fringed strap worn on military uniforms. From Latin spatula shoulder blade
neume – n. any of various symbols representing from one to four notes, used in the notation of Gregorian chant. From Greek pneuma breath
I find it utterly ridiculous that a rap album can be substituted for actual academic work. A rap album is in no way equivalent to the rigor involved in creating a screenplay, novel, or poetry collection.
Word: Perfunctory [ Per-fungk-tory]
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Done routinely with little interest or care; Acting with indifference; showing little interest or care.
Origin: Late 16th Century from Latin perfungi- to get through with
Example Sentence: The violinist delivered a perfunctory performance that displayed none of the passion and warmth he was once known for.
Derivatives: Perfunctorily (adverb), Perfunctoriness (noun)
Word: Avaricious [ Ah-ver-ishis]
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Immoderately desirous of wealth or gain; greedy. Characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous.
Origin: Mid 15th Century
Example Sentence: They are avaricious and will do anything for money.
Word: Lugubrious [Loo-goo-brius]
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree.
Origin: 17th century from Latin lugere – to mourn.
Example Sentence: The man’s face looked even more lugubrious than usual.
Word: Revelry [Rev-ul-ry]
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: wild and noisy celebration; boisterous merrymaking
Origin: 15th century, from revel – Middle English, from Anglo-French reveler, literally, to rebel, from Latin rebellare
Example Sentence: The lottery winner was exhausted after a long night of revelry.
Word: Surly [sir-lee]
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: bad-tempered and unfriendly.
Origin: Mid 16th century, alteration of obsolete sirly.
Example Sentence: The man left with a surly expression having lost the wager.
Derivatives: Surliness (noun), Surlily (adverb)