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September 20, 2018
Moralize
VERB. to raise something to a higher standard in terms of morality and virtue
2018 Archive
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
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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
VARIOUS DICTIONARY SOURCES
Google’s Embedded Dictionary
Merriam-Webster.com
Dictionary.com
Vocabulary.com
PositiveWordsDictionary.com
