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Brusque:
  • Rudely abrupt or blunt in speech or manner.
The salesman’s brusque manner made me apprehensive about shopping in the store.
 
Ascetic:
  • Characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
Noun - A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention.

In a sentence - The two brothers both led simple ascetic lives to focus on and accomplish their goals.

Pronunciation: uh·seh·tuhk
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Feckless:
  • Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.
In a sentence:
  • Larry was such a feckless manager that the company was forced to declare bankruptcy.
  • Because so many feckless parents are raising children these days, we shouldn’t be surprised at the number of irresponsible teenagers.
Pronunciation: feh·klis
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A guy with a speech impediment once called me feckless instead of reckless. I laughed at him for sounding like a fat cartoon character with a lisp. Right now I feel like I was the one with the impediment...
 
Heuristic:

A practical method for solving a problem that is not optimal or perfect but sufficient for the immediate goals.

In a sentence:
  • The SEO firm focuses on all components of ranking instead of taking heuristic shortcuts that would only deliver clients subpar results.
Pronunciation: hyoo·ri·stuhk
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Esoteric:
  • Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest.
In a sentence:
  • The SEO agencies team shares a unique esoteric understanding of ranking algorithms that enables them to employ effective campaigns for clients.
Pronunciation: eh·suh·teh·ruhk
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I actually thought esoteric had to do with philosophy. Damn lmfao I feel like a retard now. Though I can't say I've ever misused the word, it usually flies over people's heads as 'that smart people stuff'.

Making the world literate one post at a time.

Why don't you include phonemic transcriptions in the pronunciation part as well as the simple ones? I know phonemic transcription sounds ESOTERIC (YESSSS!!) to most people but it's really quick to learn and a lot of guys from here who went through college know it.
 
Opprobrium:
  • Harsh disapproval or criticism, especially by a large group of people.
In a sentence:
  • Smith decided not to run for office after an ill-advised tweet earned him the opprobrium of half his followers.
Pronunciation: uh·prow·bree·uhm
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Rhadamanthine:
  • Severely or inflexibly strict.
In a sentence:
  • Our Rhadamanthine camp director sounded the wake-up call promptly at 5 o’clock every morning.
Pronunciation: ra·duh·man·thn
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Remonstrate:
  • Argue in protest.
In a sentence:
  • The child knew he’d get his way if he remonstrated long enough.
Pronunciation: ruh·maan·streit
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Avaricious:
  • Having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
In a sentence:
  • The avaricious actions of the government have resulted in budget cuts to the education sector so additional funding for defense can be made.
Pronunciation: a·vr·i·shuhs
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Cacophony:
  • A loud, unpleasant mixture of sounds.
In a sentence:
  • The cacophony from my neighbor's bachelor party kept me awake all night.
Pronunciation: kuh·kaa·fuh·nee
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Acquiesce:
  • To accept something reluctantly without protest.
In a sentence:
  • He will acquiesce simply because he is a sick man and doesn't want to reject.
Pronunciation: a·kwee·es
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Apprehensive:

Anxious or fearful that something bad/unpleasant will happen.

In a sentence:
  • The HIGH-interest rate made me apprehensive about financing the car; I may not be able to afford the payment.
Pronunciation: a·pree·hen·suhv
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Amicable:
  • Friendly, non-quarreled relations. Exhibiting goodwill with an absence of antagonism.
In a sentence:
  • They could have easily sorted out the matter in an amicable way instead of fighting unnecessarily and severing their ties.
  • The best way to sort out a hostile situation is to have an amicable and approachable demeanor at all times.
  • It is impossible for these two nations to have an amicable relationship with one another, especially after the war.
Pronunciation: am·i·ca·ble
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Eloquent:
  • Fluent or persuasive in speech or written word.
In a sentence:
  • The King spoke eloquently and persuaded a nearby kingdom to withdrawal from the war.
Pronunciation: eh·luh·kwnt
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I like the word serendipity it describes my life quite well out of my disabilities I have turned things to good but not just disabilities my online work selling apps and websites i does not mention too much about my life but i do as a stand up comedian in shows i do it helps to makes fun of myself
 
I like the word serendipity it describes my life quite well out of my disabilities I have turned things to good but not just disabilities my online work selling apps and websites i does not mention too much about my life but i do as a stand up comedian in shows i do it helps to makes fun of myself

That'll be NEXT. ;)
 
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