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A particularly large, destructive, and extensive fire, especially one that spreads to multiple structures
What is conflagration?
This word describes the pleasant, earthy smell after rain, from Greek roots meaning 'stone' and 'golden ichor'
What is petrichor?
Synonyms for this verb include "disregard," "overlook," and "skip.
What is Omit?
Lacking spirit, liveliness, or flavor; dull and uninteresting
What is Vapid?
To loathe or detest, this verb comes from Latin roots meaning 'to shudder from,' related to 'horror'
What is Abhor?
The act of throwing someone or something out a window
What is defenestration?
This word describes someone who pays extreme attention to detail, like a fastidious researcher or a careful accountant
What is meticulous?
To "let go," "downsize," or say "your position has been eliminated" are modern workplace examples of this rhetorical device, which softens the blow of saying "you're fired"
What is a Euphemism?
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a tragic downfall, as seen in Greek myths like Icarus or Macbeth
What is Hubris?
After a storm, the beach is often covered in this, a 8-letter noun referring to debris, waste, or scattered remains
What is detritus?
Deriving from the Latin for 'flowing over,' this 11-letter adjective describes something that is extra, unneeded, or just plain excessive
What is superfluous?
Giving thanks in an abundant way, this adverb means 'in large amounts
What is profusely?
Describing someone who is generally agreeable, cooperative, and good-natured.
What is Amiable?
This 7-letter verb describes trying to calm someone by giving in to their demands
What is Placate?
Vague or having multiple meanings, like a statement open to interpretation
What is Ambiguous?
What is Mellifluous?
Expressing facts or ideas clearly and in few words, this adjective is a synonym for terse or concise.
What is succinct?
Describing something not influenced by personal feelings or opinions, as opposed to its antonym, subjective
What is Objective?
A substance that is capable of being shaped or extended by beating or pressure, like gold or clay, is described by this eleven-letter adjective.
What is malleable?
Instead of just saying "a lot," a sophisticated writer might use this word to describe a countless or extremely great number of things.
What is Myriad?
At or on the surface layer
What is superficial?
This nine-letter verb means to place two items side-by-side, often to highlight their differences or create an arresting effect.
What is to juxtapose?
This word means a driving force, motivation, or stimulus, often making something happen or accelerate
What is Impetus?
Unlike something that is "objective," an opinion or a personal response is considered to be this.
What is subjective?
This word describes a decision made randomly or on a whim, rather than one based on a specific reason or system.
What is arbitrary?