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Binoy:
 Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day
July 4, 2019

girandole
noun
প্রভা
1 : a radiating and showy composition (such as a cluster of skyrockets fired together)
2 : an ornamental branched candlestick
3 : a pendant earring usually with three ornaments hanging from a central piece

Binoy:
Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day : July 5, 2019

inkhorn
adjective
পাণ্ডিত্যপূর্ণ
ostentatiously learned : pedantic

Examples:
Richard's use of inkhorn terminology in his essay didn't impress his professor, whereas simple language demonstrating a clear understanding of the material would have done the trick.

Binoy:
Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day : July 7, 2019

churlish
adjective
অভদ্র, অমার্জিত, গেঁয়ো
1 : of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar

2 : marked by a lack of civility or graciousness : surly 

3 : difficult to work with or deal with : intractable

Binoy:
Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day : July 8, 2019

metathesis
noun
ধ্বনি বিনিময়, উপাদান বিনিময়
a change of place or condition: such as
a : transposition of two phonemes in a word
b : a chemical reaction in which different kinds of molecules exchange parts to form other kinds of molecules

Binoy:
Merriam-Webster
Word of the Day : July 9, 2019

flair
noun
প্রতিভা, বিশেষ দক্ষতা
Definition:
1: a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent; also : inclination, tendency
2: a uniquely attractive quality : style
Examples:
a flair for culinary art trends
dramatic vocal flair

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