Words, Everyday! – March 2024

Building a strong vocabulary is not just for impressing others but also for enhancing how we express ideas in everyday communication. While we often feel comfortable with the words we already know, dedicating just a few minutes daily to learn new ones can significantly broaden our language skills. By learning one word each day, you will have added over 300 new words to your arsenal by the end of the year.

1 March – Epiphany

Type: Noun

Origin: Greek

Definition: A sudden realization or insight into the true nature of something.

2 March – Impetuous

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

3 March – Garrulous

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.

4 March – Serendipity

Type: Noun

Origin: English

Definition: The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

5 March – Enigmatic

Type: Adjective

Origin: Greek

Definition: Mysterious and difficult to understand.

6 March – Ubiquitous

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

7 March – Nefarious

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Wicked or criminal, often used to describe actions or activities.

8 March – Bellicose

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Demonstrating aggression or a willingness to fight.

9 March – Ineffable

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Too great or extreme to be expressed in words.

10 March – Redolent

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something; fragrant or sweet-smelling.

11 March – Pejorative

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Expressing contempt or disapproval.

12 March – Surreptitious

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

13 March – Perspicacious

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Having a ready insight into and understanding of things; shrewd.

14 March – Obfuscate

Type: Verb

Origin: Latin

Definition: To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.

15 March – Mendacious

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Not telling the truth; lying.

16 March – Quagmire

Type: Noun

Origin: English

Definition: A difficult or precarious situation; a soft boggy area of land.

17 March – Tenebrous

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Dark, shadowy, or obscure.

18 March – Intransigent

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or agree about something.

19 March – Paradigm

Type: Noun

Origin: Greek

Definition: A typical example or pattern of something; a model.

20 March – Vacillate

Type: Verb

Origin: Latin

Definition: To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.

21 March – Myopic

Type: Adjective

Origin: Greek

Definition: Lacking foresight or intellectual insight.

22 March – Inept

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Having or showing no skill; clumsy.

23 March – Prosaic

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty; dull.

24 March – Alacrity

Type: Noun

Origin: Latin

Definition: Brisk and cheerful readiness.

25 March – Callous

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

26 March – Enervate

Type: Verb

Origin: Latin

Definition: To cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken.

27 March – Pernicious

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

28 March – Idiosyncratic

Type: Adjective

Origin: Greek

Definition: Peculiar or individual; unique to an individual.

29 March – Facetious

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.

30 March – Conspicuous

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Easily seen or noticed; attracting attention.

31. March – Inimical

Type: Adjective

Origin: Latin

Definition: Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile.

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Akshay Dinesh

As a student, I am dedicated to writing articles that educate and inspire others. My interests span a wide range of topics, and I strive to provide valuable insights through my work. If you have any questions or would like to reach out, feel free to contact me at akshay[at]novolearner.com

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