Word of the Day 9/9 to 10/15

Concurrent

Occurring or existing simultaneously or side by side.

Robust

strong and healthy; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions

Synthesize

To combine various components or ideas to form a coherent whole, often in writing or argumentation.

Exorbitant

Excessive or unreasonably high, typically in reference to prices or demands.

Debacle

A sudden, disastrous failure or collapse, often used in the context of a situation or event.

Initiative

The ability to assess and begin tasks independently; a plan or strategy intended to resolve a problem.

Longitudinal

Involving the repeated observation or examination of subjects over a period of time, often to track changes or developments.

Aphorism

A concise, witty statement that expresses a general truth or observation about life.

Unscathed

Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Abdicate

To formally give up a position of power or responsibility, particularly a throne or leadership role.

Seismic

Relating to or denoting an earthquake or other vibration of the earth; metaphorically used to describe a powerful, far-reaching impact or change.

Curtailment

The action or fact of reducing or limiting something, particularly in extent or quantity.

Illusory

Based on illusion; not real, often giving a false impression.

Contrive

To plan with cleverness or ingenuity; to devise or fabricate a situation or plan, sometimes in an unnatural or forced way.

Patently

Clearly; obviously, often used to indicate something that is glaringly evident.

Conscious

Aware of and able to perceive or comprehend something; intentionally done with full awareness.

Watershed

A critical turning point in history, events, or life that marks a significant change or development.

Denigrate

To criticize unfairly; to belittle or defame someone or something.

Disproportionate

Out of proportion; too large or too small relative to something else.

Infraction

A violation or breach of a law, rule, or agreement, typically of a minor nature.

Prescient

Having knowledge of events before they take place; foresightful.

Circumvent

To find a way around (an obstacle or rule), often in a clever or deceptive manner.

Consternation

Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

Volatile

Likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; unstable.

Impunity

Exemption from punishment or harm, especially after committing an offense.

Scalable

Capable of being easily expanded or adapted to larger demands or sizes, especially in technology or business.