Learn English Vocabulary - via Word of the Day

Sully [ SUHL-ee ] [ verb ] MEANING : 1. (verb) to damage, taint, or defile the purity or integrity of USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : His reputation was sullied by gossip mongers.

Intermittent [ in-ter-MIT-nt ] [ adjective ] MEANING : Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The match was cancelled due to intermittent rain.

Microcosm [ MAHY-kruh’-koz-uh’ m ][ noun ]MEANING :1. a miniature of the world or universe
2. a human or society that can be considered as an epitome of the universe or worldUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :They built a microcosm as part of their science project.

Trepidation [ trep-i-DEY-shuh'n ][ noun ]MEANING :1. fear or apprehension
2. tremor or a sudden, quivering motionUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :She trembled with trepidation.

Chauvinist [ SHOH-vuh'-nyst ][ noun ]MEANING :1. one who believes that his own race, nationality or religion are superior to those of others
2. one's prejudiced belief that one's gender is superior to the opposite sex
3. an aggressive or belligerent nationalistUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :He was considered a chauvinist by almost the entire female population of the office.