NYT Vocabulary and Sentence Writing

Vocabulary definitions and sentence structure terminology based on the NYT Word of the Day sentence writing exercises.

Diametrically

In a contrasting or opposing manner.

Sedentary

Requiring sitting or little activity.

Nebulous

Lacking definite form or limits; lacking definition or definite content; or of, relating to, or resembling a nebula (an immense cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space).

Acquiescence

Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; acceptance without protest.

Exponentially

In a manner of rapid growth.

Nondescript

Lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting.

Moot

As an adjective: irrelevant or of no legal significance (as having been previously decided), or open to argument or debate. As a verb: bring up a topic for discussion, or think about carefully/weigh. As a noun: a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise.

Supercilious

Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain for those one views as unworthy; expressive of contempt.

Habituate

Make psychologically or physically accustomed to something; take or consume regularly.

Dissonant

Characterized by musical dissonance, harmonically unresolved; lacking in harmony; not in accord.

Sinuous

Curved or curving in and out.

Fracas

a noisy, angry argument or fight between people

paraphernalia

equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation, sport and so on