Cool Word of the Day!
Maelstrom (noun)
Definition: An extraordinarily violent whirlpool; a situation resembling a maelstrom in turmoil (as in, a maelstrom of scandal)
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A little dangerous too…
Azimuth (noun)
Definition: The horizontal angular distance from a fixed reference direction to a position, object, or object referent, from a point due South, usually measured clockwise along the horizon; the lateral deviation of a projectile or bomb.
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Opportune (adjective)
Definition: Favorable to a particular purpose; Occuring at an appropriate time.
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Debacle (noun)
Definition: A sudden, calamitous downfall, collapse, or failure.
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Anachronistic (adjective)
Definition: The placement of something as exsisting or occurring at other than its historical time; anything out of its proper place
Cool Word of the Day! (Bonus Version)
Here’s a few bonus words to help you with the next post. I had to look them up the first time I read the quote, and even now I still can’t remember the exact definitions without re-looking them up.
Exculpation (noun)
Definition: To clear of wrongdoing
Volition (noun)
Definition: An act of choosing, using one’s own will; a conscious choice
Eclipsed (verb)
Definition: To block one thing by another; fell into obscurity: declined; to surpass: outshine
just shy of pretty 