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| Explanation of cant (noun) insincere or hypocritical statements of high ideals; jargon of a particular group or occupations Sample of cant The theater majors had difficulty understanding the cant of the computer scientists. The remarks by the doctor were cant and meant only for his associates.
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| Explanation of conspicuous (adjective) easy to see; noticeable; obvious Sample of conspicuous The diligent and hardworking editor thought the obvious mistake was conspicuous.
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| Explanation of relevant (adjective) of concern; significant; pertinent; related Sample of relevant Asking applicants about their general health is relevant since much of the job requires physical strength.
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| Explanation of static (adjective) inactive; changeless; stationary; motionless Sample of static The view while riding in the train across the endless, flat landscape remained static for days. The static water of the lake reflected the image of the trees.
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| Explanation of penchant (noun) liking for; attraction; affinity Sample of penchant I have a penchant for all flavors of ice cream.
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| Explanation of diverse (adjective) different; varied Sample of diverse The course offerings were so diverse I had a tough time choosing.
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| Explanation of lascivious (adjective) indecent; immoral; lecherous Sample of lascivious He said it was a harmless pin-up poster, but his mother called it lascivious. Known as a skirt-chaser, his lascivious ways seemed to all but preclude a stable marriage.
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| Explanation of idiosyncrasy (noun) personal peculiarity; mannerism; eccentricity Sample of idiosyncrasy Her tendency to bite her lip is an idiosyncrasy.
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| Explanation of affable (adjective) friendly; good-natured; easy to talk to Sample of affable Her affable puppy loved to play with children.
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| Explanation of burnish (verb) to polish by rubbing; to make shiny Sample of burnish The vase needed to be burnished to restore its beauty.
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