ebullience

Day 16Level 1

ih-BOOL-yunts

lively expression

the quality of lively or enthusiastic expression of thoughts

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

exuberance, exhilaration, vivacity

Antonyms:

apathy, disinterest

Example Sentence:

It was his ebullience and charismatic personality that makes David a favorite candidate for the mayor's post.

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accumulate

uh-KROO

to increase or accumulate over a period of time

decorate

uh-DAWRN

to decorate or enhance

to lie in light

bask

to lie in pleasant warmth; to enjoy a pleasant situation

slander

kuh-LUM-nee-ayt

to make false statements; slander

hide

kuhn-SEEL

to withdraw from observation; hide

placid

kuhn-SIL-ee-uh-tawr-ee

placid, soothing