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May 19, 2018
Venial
ADJECTIVE: slight and pardonable
2018 Archive
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
VARIOUS DICTIONARY SOURCES
Google’s Embedded Dictionary
Merriam-Webster.com
Dictionary.com
