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The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… posture (noun, verb) - noun 1a: the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose b: the pose of a model or artistic figure 2: state or condition at a given time especially with respect to capability in particular circumstances
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… incoherent (adjective) - : lacking coherence: such as a: lacking normal clarity or intelligibility in speech or thought b: lacking orderly continuity, arrangement, or relevance : inconsistent c: lacking cohesion : loose Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Something that is coherent holds or sticks together firmly, with resistance to separation
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… discreet (adjective) - 1: having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent, especially : cautious and restrained (as in revealing information) 2: unobtrusive, unnoticeable 3: unpretentious, modest Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : If you’ve ever mixed up discreet and discrete, you’
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… perseverate (verb) - 1a: to recur or repeat continually b: to intently focus one's attention on a thought or thoughts : fixate 2 psychology : to have or display an involuntary repetitive behavior or thought : to exhibit perseveration Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Looking at perseverate and
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