Have you ever been in a situation where you're winning in an argument and all of a sudden the person you're arguing with pulls out words you have never heard of before in your life, and now you're losing? I feel you. That's what this thread is for. 

 

One word a day for however long I want to will be posted here. Follow it, bookmark it, doesn't matter. Have fun broadening your vocab, or just stay around and look at funny words you will probably never use, happy learning!

 

Format:
No. Word of the day / Pronunciation / Type of word
Definition

Word used in a sentence.

 

 

Edited August 22, 20232 yr by Raika

1. Adroit / uh-droyt / Adjective

Having and/or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations.

The teacher has proven multiple times that she is very disciplined through her adroit management of the class.

2. Sleep / S-leap / Noun

A gummy secretion found in the corners of one's eyes after sleep. A.k.a eye boogers.

Wipe the sleep out of your eyes soldier!

3. Mettle / Met-ul / Noun

The ability to continue in spite of difficulties.

The contestants proved their mettle by completing the triathlon.