Definitions borrowed or adapted from the American Heritage Dictionary and Merriam-Webster Online. Words picked by whim.
The Last Word
- maladroit
- ineffective or bungling; clumsy [inspiration]
More Words of the Day
- fartlek
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a system of training for distance runners in which the terrain and pace are continually varied to eliminate boredom and enhance psychological aspects of conditioning07-01-09 [inspiration]
- anomie
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alienation or social instability caused by erosion of social or ethical standards and values06-28-09 [inspiration]
- dyspeptic
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of or having indigestion or consequent irritability or depression; displaying a morose disposition01-15-09 [inspiration]
- sesquipedalian
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characterized by long words; long-winded01-13-09 [inspiration]
- imprecation
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a spoken curse01-06-09 [inspiration]
- complement
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[verb] add to (something) in a way that enhances or improves it; make perfect; add to or make complete12-15-08 [inspiration]
- fulgent
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shining brightly11-09-08 [inspiration]
- scry
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foretell the future using a crystal ball or other reflective object or surface08-24-08 [inspiration]
- bugbear
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a cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing07-25-08 [inspiration]
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