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Word of the Week: Lackadaisical

November 24, 2019 by gomarketing

Lackadaisical means lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.

For example, “Keith’s lackadaisical attitude toward filling out expense reports got him in trouble more than once.”

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Word of the Week: Pedagogical

November 17, 2019 by gomarketing

Pedagogical means relating to teaching or education.

For example, “Keith wanted to be known for his pedagogical skills, which is why he constantly lectured the interns.”

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Word of the Week: Hobbyhorse

November 10, 2019 by gomarketing

Hobbyhorse means a preoccupation or favorite topic to which someone constantly refers.

For example, “The sales staff was tired of Keith talking about winning the lottery, one of his many hobbyhorses.”

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Word of the Week: Apocryphal

November 4, 2019 by gomarketing

Apocryphal means of doubtful authenticity, spurious.

For example, “Keith always thought that the CEO’s braggadocios college stories were apocryphal.”

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Word of the Week: Apposite

October 27, 2019 by gomarketing

Apposite means highly pertinent or appropriate, apt.

For example, “Keith searched for an apposite quotation to begin his presentation on hygiene in the workplace.”

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Word of the Week: Puckish

October 20, 2019 by gomarketing

Puckish means whimsical, impish.

For example, “Keith’s puckish sense of humor often got him into trouble.”

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