Collecting Big Words

  "Malevolent" is an adjective used to describe someone or something that exhibits a strong desire to harm others, showing intense ill will, malice, or hostility. Etymology: The word "malevolent" has Latin roots. It is derived from the Latin word "malevolens," where "male" means "bad" or "evil," and "volens" means "wishing" or "desiring." Sample Sentences: The malevolent villain plotted to destroy the hero's life and reputation. His malevolent gaze sent shivers down her spine, revealing his hostile intentions. The rumors were spread with malevolent intent, aiming to tarnish her reputation. The malevolent dictator oppressed the citizens and suppressed any form of dissent. The haunted house seemed to exude a malevolent aura, giving it a sinister atmosphere. Synonyms: malicious, evil-minded, hostile Antonyms: benevolent, kind, altruistic

"matutinal coffee" "Matutinal" is an adjective used to describe something that relates to or occurs in the morning or early part of the day. Etymology : The word "matutinal" has its origins in the Latin word "matutinalis," which is derived from "matuta.” Matuta was a Roman goddess associated with the dawn, morning, and childbirth. She was often linked to Aurora, the goddess of the dawn in Roman mythology, and was considered a deity who watched over the beginning of the day and the transition from night to morning. Here are five sample sentences using "matutinal": The matutinal routine of jogging became his favorite way to start the day. The garden was a haven for matutinal birds chirping as the sun rose. Her matutinal meditation practice helped set a calm tone for the rest of the day. The matutinal mist created a mystical atmosphere around the lake at dawn. The cafe was famous for its delicious pastries, making it a popular sp...

"Mendacity" refers to the quality of being untruthful, deceitful, or prone to lying. Etymology : The term "mendacity" stems from the Latin word "mendacium," meaning falsehood or lie. Sample sentences : Her entire argument was built upon a foundation of mendacity , making it hard to trust anything she said. The politician's mendacity was exposed when evidence contradicted his claims about the budget allocation. Trust eroded within the community due to the constant mendacity of the gossip spreading around. The novel's theme explored the consequences of a web of mendacity woven by the main character to protect a hidden truth. Despite the convincing facade, his life was a tangled mess of mendacity and secrets, known only to a few close confidants.

"Meretricious" is an adjective used to describe something that appears attractive or flashy but lacks real value, often resembling the characteristics associated with prostitution or being showy in a gaudy or insincere way. Etymology: The term "meretricious" traces its origins to the Latin word "meretricius," which means pertaining to a prostitute. It is derived from "meretrix," meaning prostitute, which itself comes from "merere," meaning to earn money. Sample sentences: The meretricious decorations in the room seemed opulent but lacked any genuine artistic value. Her speech was filled with meretricious promises that failed to address the real issues at hand. The advertisement's meretricious claims about the product's miraculous effects were quickly debunked by experts. The building's façade was adorned with meretricious gold paint, disguising its structural deficiencies. His flashy, meretricious style of dressi...

Dictionary.com/Word of the Day Archive/moiety Word of the Day Archive Thursday May 8, 2008 moiety \MOY-uh-tee\, noun: 1. One of two equal parts; a half. 2. An indefinite part; a small portion or share. 3. One of two basic tribal subdivisions.   Tom divided the cake and Becky ate with good appetite, while Tom nibbled at his moiety . -- Mark Twain, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Cut off from news at home, fearful of a blood bath, anxious to salvage a moiety of the reform program, the Prague leadership accepted Moscow's diktat. -- Karl E. Meyer, "Pangloss in Prague", New York Times, June 27, 1993 Barunga society is sharply divided into two complementary, descent-based branches (a structure anthropologists call " moiety "), which permeate relationships, spirituality, and many other aspects of life. -- Claire Smith, "Art of The Dreaming", Discovering Archaeology, March/April 2000 Moiety comes from Old French meitiet, from Late Latin medietas, from La...

Either literally or figuratively near death.  American Heritage Dictionary (2 definitions) –adjective 1. Approaching death; about to die. 2. On the verge of becoming obsolete: moribund customs; a moribund way of life. Century Dictionary (2 definitions) 1. In a dying state. –noun 2. A dying person. A "moribund economy" From VISUAL THESAURUS

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