CP English Word of the day #1

Panache

Having energy, spirit or style.

Mawkish

exaggerated rot childishly emotional (usually describes art, music or literature that critics find immature)

Invective

Insulting or abusive language

Broadside

very strong and harsh spoken or written attack

Coalesce

to join forces

Verdigris

green or bluish deposit, usually of copper carbonates.

Defer

to choose to do something at a later time.

Sporadic

Occurs occasionally, irregularly, or randomly across time or space.

Kerfuffle

A distance of fuss typically caused by a dispute or conflict.

Proselytize

to tried to persuade people to join a religion, cause or group.

Onus

A responsibility, obligation or burden

gargantuan

Very large in size or amount.

Bombinate

To make a sustained, murmuring sound similar to a buzz or drone.

Bespoke

Synonym of Custom-made and is used to describe anything made to an individual’s specifications.

Interlocutor

One who takes part in dialogue or conversation.

genteel

elegant or graceful in manner, appearance or shape.

Peculiar

Describes something that is different from the usual normal.

Utopia

a place of ideal perfection

Sallow

of a grayish greenish yellow color. Often suggests sickliness.

Rapscallion

someone who causes trouble, often in a mischievous way