Akshay DineshEven as native speakers of the English language, it is still crucial for us to continue learning new words. You may wonder what is the point of learning so much new vocabulary if we can communicate with one another effectively using simple words. However, understanding new phrases, especially that of foreign origins, help us understand our language better. It also unlocks new frontiers in literature and our daily lives.
If you have missed the January 2022 article, click here before reading this article. Do take your time to learn these words – spending five minutes each day isn’t a lot to ask for.
1 February – Quid pro quo
Type: Noun
Origin: Latin
Definition: A favour or advantage granted with an expected reciprocation
2 February – Dignitary
Type: Noun
Origin: English
Definition: Someone thought to be important based on his or her rank or office
3 February – Thanatophobia
Type: Noun
Origin: Greek
Definition: A fear of death
4 February – Decrepit
Type: Adjective
Origin: Latin
Definition: Worn out or damaged due to age or neglect
5 February – Ephemeral
Type: Adjective
Origin: Greek
Definition: Lasting for a short period
6 February – Jejune
Type: Adjective
Origin: Latin
Definition: Naïve, simplistic, superficial; a dry or uninteresting idea or writing
7 February – Jocular
Type: Adjective
Origin: Latin
Definition: Humorous or playful
8 February – Ebullience
Type: Noun
Origin: Latin
Definition: Being cheerful and full of energy
9 February – Consternation
Type: Noun
Origin: Latin
Definition: Being anxious or dismal due to something unexpected
10 February – Vicissitude
Type: Noun
Origin: Latin
Definition: A change in situation or fortune that is usually unwelcomed or unpleasant
11 February – Bedraggled
Type: Adjective
Origin: English
Definition: Dishevelled
12 February – Ostentation
Type: Noun
Origin: Latin
Definition: The pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury meant to impress
13 February – Propensity
Type: Noun
Origin: Latin
Definition: The tendency to behave in a certain manner
14 February – Corpulent
Type: Adjective
Origin: Latin
Definition: A fat person
15 February – Reprobate
Type: Noun, Adjective
Origin: Latin
Definition: An unprincipled person; unprincipled
16 February – Incongruous
Type: Adjective
Origin: Latin
Definition: Not in harmony with the surroundings or other aspects of something
17 February – Downtrodden
Type: Adjective
Origin: English
Definition: Oppressed or mistreated by people in power
18 February – Cognizant
Type: Adjective
Origin: English
Definition: To know or to be aware
19 February – Vexatious
Type: Adjective
Origin: French
Definition: To tend to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry
20 February – Machiavellian
Type: Adjective
Origin: Italian
Definition: Cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous in politics
21 February – Deplorable
Type: Adjective
Origin: French
Definition: Absolutely unacceptable and should be condemned
22 February – Vouchsafe
Type: Noun
Origin: English
Definition: Granting someone something graciously or condescendingly; revealing or disclosing information
23 February – Irascible
Type: Adjective
Origin: Latin
Definition: Easily angered
24 February – Conciliatory
Type: Adjective
Origin: Latin
Definition: Tend to pacify
25 February – Banal
Type: Adjective
Origin: French
Definition: To be so unoriginal to the point that it is obvious or boring
26 February – Caustic
Type: Adjective
Origin: Greek
Definition: Sarcastic in a scathing and bitter manner
27 February – Tawdry
Type: Adjective
Origin: English
Definition: Something that is showy but of cheap and poor quality
28 February – Clandestine
Type: Adjective
Origin: Latin
Definition: Done in secret, mostly due to it being illegal
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