WORD OF THE DAY DATABASE

WORD OF THE DAY DATABASE:

Ideation - the formation of ideas or concepts

Aesthetic - concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

Articulate - having the ability to speak fluently and coherently

Emphasis - give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing

Subjective - based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

Perspective - a point of view

Instigate - bring about or initiate (an action or event)

Symbiotic - a mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups

Procedure - an established or official way of doing something

Monochromatic - containing or using only one color

Analogous - comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.

Antithesis - a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else

Emulate - match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

Utilize - to make practical and efficient use of

Diameter - a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.

Pragmatic - dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

Circumference - the distance around something:

Aperture - a space through which light passes in an optical or photographic instrument, especially the variable opening by which light enters a camera.

Continuity - the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time

Fringe - the outer, marginal, or extreme part of an area, group, or sphere of activity

Evocative - bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind

Narrative - a spoken or written account of connected events; a story

Ubiquitous - present, appearing, or found everywhere

Redundancy -the state of being not or no longer needed or useful

Criteria - a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided

Juxtaposition - place or deal with close together for contrasting effect

Intrinsic - belonging naturally; essential

Extrinsic - not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside

Render - cause to be or become; make or process

Reluctant - unwilling and hesitant; disincline

Exponential - becoming more and more rapid

Copious - abundant in supply and quantity

Revision - a revised edition or form of something.

Genre - a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter

Logistics - the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies

Efficient - achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

Proficient - competent or skilled in doing or using something

Illusion - a false idea or belief

Optimum - most conducive with a favorable outcome

Redundant- no longer needed or useful. Superfluous

Innocuous - not harmful or offensive

Visionary - thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom

Figurative - departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical

Integral - necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental

Allegory - a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one

Manipulate - to handle or control in a skillful manner

Procure - obtain something with care or effort

Aggregate - a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements

Regale - entertain or amuse (someone) with talk:

Catalyst - a person or thing that precipitates an event

Enthusiasm - intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

Foreshorten - portray or show (an object or view) as closer than it is or as having less depth or distance, as an effect of perspective or the angle of vision:

Verve - vigor and spirit or enthusiasm

Responsibility -  the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something

Empowerment- enable (someone) to do (something)

Vernacular - the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region

Imitation - a thing intended to simulate or copy something else

Displacement - the moving of something from its place or position

Sequence - a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other

Transparency- an image, text, or positive transparent photograph printed on transparent plastic or glass, able to be viewed using a projector

Continuity - the maintenance of continuous action and self-consistent detail in the various scenes of a movie or broadcast

Imitation - a thing intended to simulate or copy something else

Atmosphere - the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art

Redemption - the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil

Manipulate - to handle or control in a skillful manner

Solitude - the state or situation of being alone

Transcendence - beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience

Quandary - a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation

Meticulous - showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Symbolism - the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

Redemption - the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil