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WANTON (adj)

I've only heard/seen this word attached to obscene violence, although it also can refer to extreme lust or wasteful extravagance.

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RESTIVE (adj)

Ever took your pet to the vet? Yeah....

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INTEGUMENT (noun)

Not my favorite word in the world when much simpler words will do. But I learned it.

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FULSOME (adj)

Several meanings, but usually meant to describe something done in extreme abundance, excess... can be positive or negative
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COMMANDEER (verb)

Shoutout to T.I. in all of his verbosity for this one🔥🔥🔥🔥

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NOISOME (adj)
Ever experienced something that was so *foul* it was offensive to the senses? You might even get sick it was so intense...

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CRESTFALLEN (adj)
Another favorite word that I actually use sometimes.

Are you deflated, sad, or extremely disappointed? If so, this word is an accurate descriptor. And I hope things get better for you. 💪🏾

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BELLICOSE (adj)

Are you confrontational? Maybe even warlike... always running *to* a fight? You might be bellicose.

Shoutout to honey badgers.

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RAISON D'ÊTRE (noun)

I've only read this word, but I like it. What's your RAISON D'ÊTRE??

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Heard this word on a podcast today and I knew it! 😂💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

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APOCRYPHAL (adj)

This word hits different now with so much mis/dis-information spreading with aye-eye.

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AVUNCULAR (adj)

This is for my Uncs and Unc-like people out there 😂

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WINSOME (adj)

If this describes you, your presence and attitude are appreciated, especially now!

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BAILIWICK (noun)

I love this word but I don't use/hear it often

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RAPSCALLION (noun)

I really love this word and think we should use words like this more often🤣

One also could say "scoundrel"....

Call someone a "rapscallion" today!🤣

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Increase Your Lexicon: OEUVRE (noun)
What artist has an amazing OEUVRE, in your opinion?

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Increase Your Lexicon: FETID (adj)

A different way to say STANK 😅😂

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Increase Your Lexicon: LURID (adj)

Happy spooky season! But I don't rock with horror movies that focus on lurid scenes/details...

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Increase Your Lexicon: PRESENTIMENT (Noun)

In this case, the meaning is in the word... "pre" (before) + "sentiment" (feeling)

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