Word Of The Day....

Oftentimes, a word will get stuck in my head on any given day, and i have to look it up sometimes to know the exact meaning, but today this word is in my mind for some reason......and I do not know why....
let's add words and definitions and hopefully, improve our vocabulary while we are at it....

a word on your mind...a word to express anything you feel....any word....





pro·pen·si·ty


/prəˈpensədē/


noun

noun: propensity; plural noun: propensities





an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

"a propensity for violence"




synonyms:

tendency, inclination, predisposition, proneness, proclivity, readiness, liability, disposition, leaning, weakness


"his propensity for giving long speeches"

 

vir·ile
\ˈvir-əl, ˈvir-ˌī(-ə)l, British also ˈvī(-ə)r-ˌī(-ə)l\adjective

: having or suggesting qualities (such as strength and sexual energy) that are associated with men and that are usually considered attractive in men

Full Definition

1

:having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male; specifically:capable of functioning as a male in copulation

2

:energetic, vigorous

3

a :characteristic of or associated with men :masculine

b :having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree

4

:masterful, forceful

— vir·ile·ly adverb

Examples

"men were once expected to be interested only in such virile activities as hunting"

 

My dictionary app gives me a new word every day. I've never heard of any. :d

 

hereditaments- any property that may be inherited

bequest- a name for a gift of personal property by will

 

bate- to reduce the force of intensity of, restrain

 

Reification

the conversion of an abstraction into to a concrete object or explicit form.

 

pertinent- relevant or applicable to a particular matter

 

Serendipity


The chance,random and not consciously pursued happening upon a fleeting moment or physically experience of beauty.

 

quintessence

 

Themnax...do I have to do your work for you....?
You are disqualified....just kidding....
I like your word. Ok, here is the definition of your word....

quin·tes·sence


/ˌkwinˈtesəns/


noun

noun: quintessence; plural noun: quintessences





the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

"he was the quintessence of political professionalism"




synonyms:

perfect example, exemplar, prototype, stereotype, picture, epitome, embodiment, ideal, apotheosis; More


best, pick, prime, acme, crème de la crème

"it's the quintessence of the modern home"



•

the aspect of something regarded as the intrinsic and central constituent of its character.

"we were all brought up to believe that advertising is the quintessence of marketing"




synonyms:

essence, soul, spirit, nature, core, heart, crux, kernel, marrow, substance; More


informalnitty-gritty;

quiddity, esse

"brain scientists are investigating the quintessence of intelligence"



•

a refined essence or extract of a substance.


•

(in classical and medieval philosophy) a fifth substance

 

prick

to make a small hole in something, pierce lightly

to make the ears stand erect when on the alert

an act of piercing with a fine sharp point

 

ummmm....the dope....just ummmmm......

 

I am not sure why these pro words keep coming into my head...here is another...almost means the same thing as my first word....

pro·cliv·i·ty


/prōˈklivədē,prəˈklivədē/


noun

noun: proclivity; plural noun: proclivities





a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

"a proclivity for hard work"




synonyms:

inclination, tendency, leaning, disposition, proneness, propensity, bent, bias, penchant, predisposition; More

 

cat·e·chol·amine
\ˌka-tə-ˈkō-lə-ˌmēn, -ˈkȯ-\noun

:any of various amines (as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine) that function as hormones or neurotransmitters or both

First Use: 1954

 

bul·ly1


/ˈbo͝olē/


noun

noun: bully; plural noun: bullies



1.



a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker.




synonyms:

persecutor, oppressor, tyrant, tormentor, intimidator; More


tough guy, thug, ruffian, strong-arm;

cyberbully

"the school bully"




verb

verb: bully; 3rd person present: bullies; past tense: bullied; past participle: bullied; gerund or present participle: bullying



1.



use superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants.

"a local man was bullied into helping them"




synonyms:

persecute, oppress, tyrannize, browbeat, harass, torment, intimidate, strong-arm, dominate; More

 

Frangible
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/frangible

 

Borborygmus

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/borborygmi

 

Just been listening to this track, which comes with a collection of words...

Compromise
Conformity
Assimilation
Submission
Ignorance
Hypocrisy
Brutality
The elite

All of which are American dreams

 

steam·punk


/ˈstēmˌpəNGk/


noun

noun: steampunk; noun: steam-punk





a genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery rather than advanced technology.