Word of the Week

Introduce a "Word of the Week" that helps meeting participants increase their vocabulary.

Here is a list of sample words:

Auspicious: (adj) showing or suggesting that future success is likely Tweet

Euphoria: (n) a feeling of great happiness Tweet

Aplomb: (n) complete and confident composure Tweet

Zonked: (adj) very exhausted Tweet

Ameliorate: (v) to make better; improve Tweet

Audacious: (adj) daring bold, extremely original Tweet

Ebullient: (adj) having or showing liveliness and enthusiasm Tweet

Iteration: (n) repetition Tweet

Beholden: (adj) being under obligation for a favor Tweet

Umbra: (n) a shaded area Tweet

Refractory: (adj) resisting control or authority: stubborn, unmanageable Tweet

Categorical: (adj) absolute, unqualified Tweet

Prudent: (adj) cautious; discreet Tweet

Insubstantial: (adj) lacking material form or substance Tweet

Habituate: (v) make psychologically or physically used Tweet

Bantering: (adj) cleverly amusing in tone Tweet

Retrospective: (adj) concerned with or related to the past Tweet

Endearment: (n) the act of showing affection Tweet

Agog: (adj) highly excited Tweet

Iota: (n) a tiny or scarcely detectable amount Tweet

Rendezvous: (n) a meeting planned at a certain time and place Tweet

Nexus: (n) the means of connection between things linked in series Tweet

Thematic: (adj) relating to or constituting a topic of discourse Tweet

Epic: (adj) very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary Tweet

Bevy: (n) a flock of birds; large gathering Tweet

Acme: (n) the highest point Tweet

Bawdy: (adj) humorously vulgar Tweet

Anomalous: (adj) deviating from the general or common order Tweet

Consort: (v) keep company with Tweet

Prologue: (n) an introduction to a play Tweet

Escapade: (n) any carefree episode Tweet

Assuage: (v) ease, lessen pain Tweet

Opulent: (adj) luxurious, sleek, affluent Tweet

Verity: (n) truth, fact, reality Tweet

Elicit: (v) draw out by discussion Tweet

Adroit: (adj) clever, skillful, dexterous Tweet

Tenacious: (adj) holding fast Tweet

Disparity: (n) difference Tweet

Optimal: (adj) best Tweet

Schism: (n) division, split Tweet