execrable adjective definition 1: of very poor quality; extremely inferior.example: This is an execrable wine that should never have been served to the guests. definition 2: worthy of hatred or disgust; loathsome;…
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aesthetic vs. ascetic
aesthetic |es the tik|vs. ascetic | ə se tik| These words have similar pronunciations and spellings, but quite different meanings. The word “aesthetic” –with the “th” sound in the middle–has to do with beauty, so if you’re…
WOTD: ascetic
ascetic noun definition: one who practices extreme self-denial, especially of material comforts and pleasures, and especially for religious reasons.example: He had come to see no value in material things and joined a…
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WOTD: disincentive
disincentive noun definition: something that reduces the motivation or inclination to work or act, especially an economic deterrent.example: Higher taxes can serve as a disincentive to entrepreneurship. See the full entry