intransitive verb to move one’s body nervously and restlessly.He fidgeted in his chair as he waited for the test results. See the full entry
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judicious
adjective characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent.The country must make judicious use of the scarce resources it has.A judicious parent thinks carefully when deciding how to discipline a child. See…
chaos
noun a state, condition, or place of complete disorder and confusion.The nation was plunged into chaos by the bloody coup d’état.The office is always in chaos before a major deadline.Your desk is…
panache
noun a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner.It wasn’t her wit or looks that drew people to her; it was her panache, the unique and confident style in which she moved and…
eminent
adjective outstanding in position or achievement; prominent; distinguished.She’s an eminent scientist who’s made illustrious contributions to the field of medicine.Several eminent scholars were scheduled to speak at the conference. See the full…