
Explanation of arbitrary (adjective) based on one's preference or judgment; unrestricted
Sample of arbitrary Rick admitted his decision had been arbitrary, as he claimed no expertise on the matter.
|

Explanation of flaccid (adjective) lacking firmness; loose; limp; drooping; soft
Sample of flaccid The old dog's flaccid tail refused to wag.
|

Explanation of anoint (verb) to crown; to ordain
Sample of anoint A member of the monarchy was anointed by the king.
|

Explanation of conglomeration (noun) collection or mixture of various things; aggregate; cluster; mass; assortment
Sample of conglomeration The conglomeration is made up of four different interest groups. The soup was a conglomeration of meats and vegetables.
|

Explanation of elusive (adjective) hard to catch; difficult to understand or grasp; evasive; tending to escape
Sample of elusive Even the experienced, old fisherman admitted that the trout in the river were quite elusive.
|

Explanation of bemuse (verb) to preoccupy in thought; to confuse; to baffle
Sample of bemuse The girl was bemused by her troubles.
|

Explanation of epitaph (noun) inscription on a monument; in honor or memory of a dead person; commemoration
Sample of epitaph The epitaph described the actions of a brave man.
|

Explanation of generic (adjective) common; general; universal
Sample of generic While generic drugs are often a better value, it always a good idea to consult your doctor before purchasing them.
|

Explanation of ennui (noun) boredom; apathy; lethargy; tedium
Sample of ennui Ennui set in when the children realized they had already played with all the toys.
|

Explanation of chastise (verb) to punish; to discipline; to admonish; to criticize harshly
Sample of chastise The dean chastised the first-year student for cheating on the exam.
|
|