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mush

has Twitter turned my brain to mush?

sneaky

Amazon’s mandate was criticized by employees, some of whom said it was a sneaky way to cut headcount while avoiding layoffs.

ornate

It's a good word to know, especially if you enjoy writing or discussing aesthetics, but in casual conversations, simpler synonyms like "fancy" or "decorative" might be more commonly used.

distaste

Kreider’s distaste for frenetic work, however, was put to the test in the months leading up to the writing of his post.

discrete Regardless of where you work, be sure to also give yourself a specific time frame to keep the session a discrete challenge and not an open-ended slog.

monastic

omission

Here’s how he once explained the omission...

Nov

salient

Sep

desirable

nuanced

inviting

liberating

explorative

sheer

preconception

Aug

vulgar

empirical

eclectic, dialectic

decoy

July

feast

parasite, parasitic

quell

pitfall

June

pedestal

centered

coy

cornerstone, bedrock
capstone,

autophagy

sweeping

May

omit, omission.

therapeutic

remarkably

glib

  1. The politician's glib responses to tough questions made it clear that he was not being sincere.
  2. The salesman's glib talk convinced me to buy the product, but I later regretted it.
  3. The comedian's glib jokes had the audience laughing throughout the entire show.
  4. The student's glib excuses for not completing the assignment were not accepted by the teacher.
  5. The CEO's glib promises of a better work environment were met with skepticism by the employees.
  6. The lawyer's glib arguments in court were able to sway the jury in his client's favor.
  7. The journalist's glib writing style made the article easy and enjoyable to read.
  8. The actress's glib response to the criticism of her performance showed her lack of concern.
  9. The politician's glib remarks about the current state of the economy were met with criticism from the opposition.
  10. The teacher's glib explanation of the complex topic left the students confused and frustrated.

April

esoteric

delineate

modest

counterfeit

ancillary

condone

March

crippling

reputable

bedrock

assure, reassure, reassuring.

The recent surge in the value of Bitcoin has been both exciting and nerve-wracking for investors. While some see it as a bedrock of the future of currency, others fear its crippling effects on traditional financial systems. However, reputable experts in the field assure us that Bitcoin is here to stay and its potential for growth is reassuring. Despite the volatility, the increasing adoption and recognition of Bitcoin by major companies and governments is reassuring for those who have invested in this digital currency. This reassurance is crucial in building trust and confidence in Bitcoin as a legitimate and reputable form of currency.

Feb

flustered, flutter

remedial

vying

crisp

informed

pile

Samantha felt flustered as she tried to keep up with the remedial math lesson her teacher was giving. She was vying for the top spot in her class, but her lack of understanding was making her feel frustrated. Suddenly, her teacher's crisp voice interrupted her thoughts, informing her that she had been selected to participate in the math competition. Samantha's face lit up with excitement as she saw a pile of practice problems on her desk, ready to help her prepare for the competition.

Jan

undershoot

whatnot

continuity

paraphrase

legit

utterly

buttery, smarmy

shrewd

attainable

painstakingly

adversarial

blaring

delineate

affinity

despite

Dec

fanatic

arduous

invariably

overbearing

Given

infallible

once - once it's done

unvarnished

unwieldy

sensational

scrutiny

luminary

demarcation

crafted, uncrafted

crispy

snapshot

corner, cornered

overt, covert

Normal, common Average, regular