astute | (adjective)
January 3, 2022
Sentences
- As an astute code reviewer, he can determine bugs even before they reach the testers.
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captious | (adjective)
January 2, 2022
Sentences
- Sheldon, the critic known for being captious, found the publication a flawless piece of art.
huckster | (noun)
December 22, 2021
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- The lifetime deal that the huckster was peddling was an obvious scam.
zest | (noun)
December 21, 2021
Sentences
- The younger generation has a zest for electronic activities instead of doing something more physical.
passel | (noun)
December 20, 2021
Sentences
- After taking the easy track to implement the core features, the developers encountered a passel of technical debts.
attenuate | (verb)
December 19, 2021
Sentences
- The new heavy machinery will attenuate the labor effort, saving them plenty of hours.
amity | (noun)
December 18, 2021
Sentences
- Preserving amity is one key skill a diplomat should have.
collude | (verb)
December 18, 2021
Sentences
- Some opposition members were imprisoned for colluding to overthrow the current government violently.
abrasive | (adjective)
December 17, 2021
Sentences
- The chemical might seem abrasive, but it can remove impurities without damaging the surface when used correctly.
venerate | (verb)
December 16, 2021
Sentences
- After risking his life to save endangered animals from smugglers, the public venerated him by being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.