Word of the Day (pt.3)

crepuscular (adj)

of, resembling, or relating to twilight

milieu (noun)

a person’s social environment

loquacious (adj)

talkative

facetious (adj)

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

diaphanous (adj)

light, delicate, and translucent (often relating to fabric)

repudiate (verb)

refuse to accept or be associated with; deny the truth or validity of

lachrymose (adj)

tearful or given to weeping

jingoism (noun)

extreme patriotism, esp. in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy

convivial (adj)

friendly, lively, and enjoyable

callow (adj)

inexperienced and immature

churlish (adj)

rude in a mean

mellifluous (adj)

sweet or musical; pleasant to hear

axiom (noun)

a statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self

lampoon (verb)

to publicly criticize someone or something using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm

pugnacious (adj)

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

acquiesce (verb)

accept something reluctantly but without protest

propitious (adj)

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

sacrosanct (adj)

a principle, place, or routine regarded as too important to be interfered with

alacrity (noun)

brisk and cheerful readiness

diffident (adj)

modest or shy because of a lack of self