Category Archives: Vocabularies

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO strident Pronunciation:strahyd-nt Definition:loud and harsh As used in a sentence:his voice had become increasingly sharp, almost strident

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO impetuous Pronunciation:im-pech-oo-uhs Definition:of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive As used in a sentence:Her friend was headstrong and impetuous.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO mellifluous Pronunciation:muh–lif-loo-uhs Definition:sweet-sounding. As used in a sentence:The singer with the mellifluous voice will win the talent contest.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO taciturn Pronunciation:tas-i-turn Definition:inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation. As used in a sentence:By nature, she is a taciturn woman who keeps … Continue reading →

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO urbane Pronunciation:ur-beyn Definition:reflecting elegance, sophistication, etc., especially in expression: As used in a sentence:He maintained an urbane tone in his letters.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO hackneyed Pronunciation:hak-need Definition:lacking in freshness or originality. As used in a sentence:Eventually, the phrase became so hackneyed that people stopped saying it.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO ignominy Pronunciation:ig-nuh-min-ee Definition:disgrace; dishonor; public contempt. As used in a sentence:He feared the ignominy of being exposed as a spy.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO profligate Pronunciation:prof-li-geyt Definition:Wildly extravagant or wasteful. As used in a sentence:Since she is a profligate spender, she buys tons of items she never uses.

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO cantankerous Pronunciation:kan-tang-ker-uhs Definition:Difficult or irritating to deal with. As used in a sentence:One time, while feeding geese at Liberty Park, a cantankerous goose tried to attack me.