Hi there!
It’s been a while; my sophomore year has kept me insanely busy. Thus, I haven’t been able to post, and Word Wise had to end much earlier than scheduled. However, Word Wise still had an awesome year, with a huge collection of hand-selected words now ready to be archived.
Word Wise will return in June of 2019 for its 5th year, so stay tuned!
Below, you’ll find the complete 2018 collection of words. For the newest content, be sure to check out the Word Wise page at the top of 12 and Beyond!
SEPTEMBER 20- moralize [verb] to raise something to a higher standard in terms of morality and virtue
SEPTEMBER 19- grandiosity [noun] the magnificence or impressiveness of something
SEPTEMBER 18- quintessence [noun] the absolute best example of something
SEPTEMBER 17- fulgent [adjective] shining brightly
SEPTEMBER 16- solace [noun] someone or something that is a source of comfort during a difficult time; release from something painful
SEPTEMBER 15- sapiential [adjective] Relating to wisdom
SEPTEMBER 14- forthright [adjective] straightforward and honest
SEPTEMBER 13- jocular [adjective] fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
SEPTEMBER 12- rapprochement [noun] the resuming of friendly relations where there was once hostility
SEPTEMBER 11- assiduous [adjective] showing great care and perseverance
SEPTEMBER 10- adamantine [adjective] unbreakable
SEPTEMBER 9- perpetual [adjective] never ending or changing
SEPTEMBER 8- salient [adjective] most noticeable or important
SEPTEMBER 7- provenance [noun] the beginning of something’s existence; something’s origin
SEPTEMBER 6- fraught [adjective] filled with or destined to result in
SEPTEMBER 5- prognosticate [verb] foretell or prophesy (an event in the future)
SEPTEMBER 4- affinity [noun] a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something
SEPTEMBER 3- incontrovertible [adjective] not able to be denied or disputed
SEPTEMBER 2- quotidian [adjective] occurring daily
SEPTEMBER 1- moiety [noun] one of two equal parts, a portion into which something is divided
AUGUST 31- evanescent [adjective] passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
AUGUST 30- diffident [adjective] modest or shy
AUGUST 29- ancillary [noun] a person whose work provides necessary support to the primary activities of an organization, institution, or industry
AUGUST 28- victulate [verb] to provide with food or other stores
AUGUST 27- equanimity [noun] mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation
AUGUST 26- mellifluous [adjective] pleasant to hear
AUGUST 25- temerity [noun] excessive confidence or boldness; audacity
AUGUST 24- stipulate [verb] to specify especially as a condition or requirement of an agreement
AUGUST 23- valorous [adjective] valiant and courageous
AUGUST 22- attune [verb] make receptive or aware
AUGUST 21- interim [noun] an intervening time
AUGUST 20- incipient [noun] a beginning
AUGUST 19- concur [verb] to express agreement
AUGUST 18- involute [verb] involved; intricate
AUGUST 17- euphuism [noun] a highly elaborate way of writing or speaking
AUGUST 16- revel [verb] get great pleasure from (a situation or experience)
AUGUST 15- precocious [adjective] indicative of early development
AUGUST 14- saccharine [adjective] excessively sweet or sentimental
AUGUST 13- conciliate [verb] stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; placate; pacify
AUGUST 12- capricious [adjective] determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
AUGUST 11- ineffable [adjective] too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
AUGUST 10- enigma [noun] a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
AUGUST 9- elucidate [verb] to clarify
AUGUST 8- valorize [verb] give or ascribe value or validity to (something)
AUGUST 7- intrepid [adjective] fearless; adventurous
AUGUST 6- flaunt [verb] to display proudly
AUGUST 5- edification [noun] the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually
AUGUST 4- ascribe [verb] attribute something to (a cause)
AUGUST 3- canonical [adjective] relating to a general rule or standard formula
AUGUST 2- cloister [verb] to seclude in order to achieve serenity
AUGUST 1- eclectic [adjective] deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
JULY 31- accretion [noun] the process of growth or increase, typically by gradual accumulation
JULY 30- acolyte [noun] an assistant or follower
JULY 29- opine [verb] to hold and state as one’s opinion
JULY 28- pragmatic [adjective] dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
JULY 27- emulate [verb] to match or surpass
JULY 26- abate [verb] lessen, reduce, or remove
JULY 25- proverbial [adjective] being of popular maxim
JULY 24- percolate [verb] to spread gradually
JULY 23- empirical [adjective] verifiable by experience
JULY 22- intersperse [verb] diversify at intervals
JULY 21- chimerical [adjective] fantastically visionary
JULY 20- compendium [noun] a collection of things, especially one systematically gathered
JULY 19- mollify [verb] to soften in feeling or temper
JULY 18- impart [verb] to bestow (a quality)
JULY 17- conflate [verb] to combine or condense several ideas into one
JULY 16- pervasive [adjective] spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people; prevalent
JULY 15- elated [adjective] being in high spirits
JULY 14- divination [noun] the practice of seeking knowledge of or predicting the future or the unknown
JULY 13- reify [verb] make (something abstract) more concrete or real
JULY 12- extricate [verb] free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty
JULY 11- verdant [adjective] green; luscious and rich
JULY 10- undulate [verb] move with a smooth, wavelike motion
JULY 9- professorial [adjective] characteristic of a professor; accomplished
JULY 8- concatenation [noun] a series of interconnected things or events
JULY 7- filial [adjective] devoted from a son or daughter
JULY 6- ardent [adjective] passionate; enthusiastic
JULY 5- apprise [verb] to inform
JULY 4- accredit [verb] to give credit to; to attribute a quality to
JULY 3- approbation [noun] approval or praise
JULY 2- paramount [adjective] supreme in importance
JULY 1- palisade [noun] an enclosure or defense
JUNE 30- voracious [adjective] displaying an eager approach
JUNE 29- promiscuous [adjective] demonstrating or implying an undiscriminating or unselective approach
JUNE 28- probity [noun] the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency
JUNE 27- allocution [noun] a formal speech giving advice
JUNE 26- salve [noun] a remedial influence
JUNE 25- parity [noun] the state of being equal or equivalent
June 1 – 12 and Beyond’s Summer Break – June 24
MAY 31- sententious [adjective] given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner
MAY 30- catalyst [noun] a person or thing that precipitates an event
MAY 29- fortuity [noun] a chance occurrence
MAY 28- emblematize [verb] serve as a symbolic representation of (a quality or concept)
MAY 27- supple [adjective] bending and moving easily and gracefully
MAY 26- succor [noun] assistance and support in times of hardship and distress
MAY 25- lucid [adjective] clear in expression; easy to understand
MAY 24- humility [noun] a modest view of one’s importance; humbleness
MAY 23- prudence [noun] care, caution, and good judgement
MAY 22- voluptuous [adjective] pleasurable to the senses
MAY 21- immolate [verb] offer as sacrifice
MAY 20- renunciation [noun] the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action; self-denial, often to reach enlightenment
MAY 19- venial [adjective] slight and pardonable
MAY 18- incessant [adjective] continuing without pause or interruption
MAY 17- voluble [adjective] speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently
MAY 16- laconic [adjective] to the point
MAY 15- galvanize [verb] to inspire action
MAY 14- laud [verb] to praise highly
MAY 13- invigorate [verb] give strength or energy to; revitalize
MAY 12- predilection [noun] a preference or special liking for something
MAY 11- acumen [noun] the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain
MAY 10- synthesis [noun] the combination of ideas to form a theory or system
MAY 9- conspicuous [adjective] standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice and attention
MAY 8- polyethnic [adjective] formed of a diversity of many peoples
MAY 7 – novaturient [adjective] desiring or seeking powerful change in one’s life, behavior, or situation
MAY 6- cultivate [verb] apply oneself to improving or developing (one’s mind or manners); try to acquire or develop (a quality, sentiment, or skill)
MAY 5- ingenuous [adjective] innocent and unsuspecting
MAY 4- tenacious [adjective] tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
MAY 3- tender [adjective] showing gentleness and concern or sympathy
MAY 2- genial [adjective] friendly and cheerful
MAY 1- esteem [noun] respect and admiration, typically for a person
APRIL 30- edify [verb] instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually
APRIL 29- notion [noun] a conception of or belief about something
APRIL 28- perceptive [adjective] having or showing sensitive insight
APRIL 27- exultant [adjective] triumphantly happy
APRIL 26- credence [noun] belief in or acceptance of something as true
APRIL 25- inherent [adjective] existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
APRIL 24- meritorious [adjective] deserving reward or praise
APRIL 23- angelic [adjective] innocent and kind
APRIL 22- conviction [noun] the quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one believes or says
APRIL 21- adore [verb] love and respect (someone) deeply
APRIL 20- ubuntu [noun] a quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity
APRIL 19- serendipitous [adjective] occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way
APRIL 18- celerity [noun] swiftness of movement
APRIL 17- avidity [noun] extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
APRIL 16- benign [adjective] mild and favorable; not harmful
APRIL 15- esconce [verb] establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place
APRIL 14- altruism [noun] concern for others
APRIL 13- aegis [noun] the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization
APRIL 12- coalesce [verb] come together and form one mass or whole; unite
APRIL 11- candor [noun] the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness
APRIL 10- augment [verb] make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
APRIL 9- ameliorate [verb] make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better
APRIL 8- adroit [adjective] clever or skillful in using the hands or mind
APRIL 7- suffice [verb] to meet the needs of
APRIL 6- manifold [adjective] many and various
APRIL 5- vicissitude [noun] alternation between opposite or contrasting things
APRIL 4- accord [verb] give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition)
APRIL 3- venerable [adjective] accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character
APRIL 2- vigor [noun] effort, energy, and enthusiasm
APRIL 1- disparate [adjective] essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison
MARCH 31- gradation [noun] a scale or a series of successive changes, stages, or degrees
MARCH 30- sustenance [noun] the maintaining of someone or something in life or existence; nourishment
MARCH 29- vindicate [verb] show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified
MARCH 28- levity [noun] humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor; lighthearted
MARCH 27- equivocal [adjective] open to more than one interpretation
MARCH 26- colloquium [noun] an academic conference or seminar
MARCH 25- servile [adjective] having or showing willingness to serve or please others
MARCH 24- accentuate [verb] make more noticeable or prominent
MARCH 23- complement [verb] add to (something) in a way that enhances or improves it; make perfect
MARCH 22- exuberance [noun] the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
MARCH 21- approbation [noun] approval or praise
MARCH 20- bolster [verb] to support or strengthen
MARCH 19- eminence [noun] an important, influential, or distinguished person
MARCH 18- grandeur [noun] splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style
MARCH 17- clairvoyant [adjective] having or exhibiting an ability to perceive events in the future
MARCH 16- vitalize [verb] to give strength and energy to
MARCH 15- promulgate [verb] promote or make widely known (an idea or cause)
MARCH 14- permissive [adjective] allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior
MARCH 13- facile [adjective] easily achieved; effortless
MARCH 12- deference [noun] humble submission and respect
MARCH 11- altruistic [adjective] showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish
MARCH 10- insinuating [adjective] to introduce something by smooth, artful means
MARCH 9- pliability [noun] adjustable to varying conditions
MARCH 8- chivalrous [adjective] marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy
MARCH 7- gallantry [noun] courageous behavior; polite attention or respect
MARCH 6- ingratiating [adjective] intended to gain approval or favor; sycophantic
MARCH 5- supposition [noun] a belief or hypothesis
MARCH 4- capacious [adjective] having a lot of space inside; roomy
MARCH 3- enumerate [verb] to mention a number of things one by one
MARCH 2- mirth [noun] amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
MARCH 1- acquit [verb] to declare innocent of wrongdoing
FEBRUARY 28- harmonious [adjective] free from disagreement or dissent
FEBRUARY 27- veritable [adjective] being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
FEBRUARY 26- frank [adjective] characterized by directness in manner or speech
FEBRUARY 25- triumph [noun] a great victory or achievement
FEBRUARY 24- transcendent [adjective] surpassing the ordinary; exceptional
FEBRUARY 23- penitence [noun] the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong
FEBRUARY 22- effervescent [adjective] vivacious and enthusiastic
FEBRUARY 21- zeal [noun] great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
FEBRUARY 20- veracity [noun] habitual truthfulness
FEBRUARY 19- ruminate [verb] to think deeply about something
FEBRUARY 18- benefactor [noun] a person who confers a benefit; kindly helper
FEBRUARY 17- apprise [verb] to inform, to teach
FEBRUARY 16- exemplar [adjective] a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model
FEBRUARY 15- admonish [verb] to advise or urge (someone) earnestly
FEBRUARY 14- clinch [verb] to confirm or settle something
FEBRUARY 13- coherent [adjective] logical and consistent
FEBRUARY 12- evince [verb] to reveal the presence of a quality or feeling
FEBRUARY 11- amiable [adjective] having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
FEBRUARY 10- countenance [verb] admit as acceptable or possible
FEBRUARY 9- pedant [noun] one who makes a show of knowledge
FEBRUARY 8- heuristic [adjective] enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves
FEBRUARY 7- gallantry [noun] polite attention or respect given to someone
FEBRUARY 6- doting [adjective] extremely and uncritically fond of someone; adoring
FEBRUARY 5- exonerate [verb] to absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration
FEBRUARY 4- coruscate [verb] to flash or sparkle
FEBRUARY 3- succinct [adjective] briefly and clearly expressed
FEBRUARY 2- stalwart [adjective] loyal, reliable, and hardworking
FEBRUARY 1- veneration [noun] displaying great respect; reverence
JANUARY 31- ecosophy [noun] a philosophy of ecological harmony
JANUARY 30- prodigious [adjective] remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
JANUARY 29- prescient [adjective] having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
JANUARY 28- impermanence [noun] the state of being changeable, not permanent
JANUARY 27- gaiety [noun] the state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful
JANUARY 26- fortuitous [adjective] happening by a lucky chance; fortunate
JANUARY 25- philosophy [noun] the pursuit of wisdom
JANUARY 24- gregarious [adjective] fond of company; sociable
JANUARY 23- amicable [adjective] having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor
JANUARY 22- repose [verb] to give rest and closure
JANUARY 21- loquacious [adjective] characterized by free and fluent speech
JANUARY 20- aggregate [noun] a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements
JANUARY 19- illustrious [adjective] well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
JANUARY 18- ethos [noun] an appeal to one’s beliefs and morals
JANUARY 17- sagacious [adjective] having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd
JANUARY 16- discernment [noun] the ability to judge well
JANUARY 15- tenacious [adjective] not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined
JANUARY 14- respite [noun] a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
JANUARY 13- transcend [verb] to be or go beyond the range or limits of something
JANUARY 12- commend [verb] to praise formally or officially
JANUARY 11- effusive [adjective] expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
JANUARY 10- reconcile [verb] to restore friendly relations between
JANUARY 9- sanguine [adjective] optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
JANUARY 8- virtuous [adjective] having or showing high moral standards
JANUARY 7 – benevolence [noun] the quality of being well meaning and showing kindness
SOURCES
Google’s Embedded Dictionary
Merriam-Webster.com
Dictionary.com
Vocabulary.com
PositiveWordsDictionary.com
Thank you, and have an amazing year!
Gabe
