Category Archives: Vocabularies

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO imperious Pronunciation:im-peer-ee-uhs Definition:overbearing As used in a sentence:The emergency room doctor was an imperious man who got angry if his instructions were not followed immediately.

Fear of other people's opinions

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.