bull's-eye \bulz eye\ (noun) - 1 : The center of a target. 2 : A direct hit. 3 : A convex lens or a lantern with such a lens in it.

"While Greg was consistently able to hit the target's bull's-eye with his own pistol, he ...Read More

oniomania \O-nee-uh-MAY-nee-uh, -MAYN-yuh\ (noun) - Compulsive shopping; excessive, uncontrollable desire to buy things.

"Candace was periodically struck by fits of oniomania, something which tended to put a severe strain...Read More

diminutive \di-MIN-yuh-tiv\ (adjective) - 1 : Extremely small in size; tiny. 2 : Of or being a suffix that indicates smallness, youth, familiarity, affection, or contempt, as -let in booklet, -kin in lambkin, or -et in ...Read More

anachronism \uh-NAK-ruh-niz-uhm\ (noun) - 1 : The error of placing a person, object, custom, or event in the wrong historical period. 2 : A person, thing, or practice that does not belong in a time period.

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rident \RYD-uhnt\ (adjective) - Laughing; cheerful.

"The rident atmosphere in the development department was a positive change from the dour, depressing climate Albert left behind in accounting."

From Latin ridere (to ...Read More

repartee \rep-uhr-TEE\ (noun) - 1 : A quick, witty reply or conversation. 2 : Cleverness in making witty conversation.

"The repartee between the four co-hosts of the morning program was a delicate affair and was utterly ...Read More