
Explanation of itinerary (noun) travel plan; schedule; course; record of a journey
Sample of itinerary Their trip's itinerary was disrupted by an unexpected snow storm.
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Explanation of estimable (adjective) deserving respect; determinable; calculable
Sample of estimable The estimable hero was given a parade.
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Explanation of lambaste (verb) to scold or beat harshly; to rebuke strongly
Sample of lambaste If the boy broke the lamp his father will surely lambaste him.
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Explanation of renascence (noun) new life; rebirth; revival
Sample of renascence The renascence of the band resulted in a new recording contract.
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Explanation of repast (noun) food that is eaten; meal
Sample of repast The repast consisted of cheese, wine, and bread.
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Explanation of cloying (adjective) too sugary; too sentimental or flattering
Sample of cloying After years of marriage the husband still gave cloying gifts to his wife. Complimenting her on her weight loss, clothing and hairstyle was a cloying way to begin asking for a raise.
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Explanation of steadfast (adjective) loyal; consistent; persistent
Sample of steadfast The secret service agents are steadfast to their oath to protect the president.
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Explanation of wane (verb) to gradually become less; to grow dim; to decline; to subside; to diminish
Sample of wane After time, interest in the show will wane and it will no longer be as popular. The full moon waned until it was nothing but a sliver in the sky.
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Explanation of subsidiary (adjective) giving a service; being in a subordinate position; supplementary; auxiliary
Sample of subsidiary The function of the subsidiary was to oversee the bank's commercial loans. He acknowledged the importance of the issue, but called it subsidiary to a host of other concerns.
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Explanation of petty (adjective) unimportant; of subordinate standing; small; insignificant
Sample of petty With all of the crime in the world, stealing bubble gum is considered petty theft.
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