Malapropos

Definition:
1. Adj. Unsuitable, unseasoned, untimely
2. Adj. same as above

Pronunciation:
mala-pra-POH

Example:

1. A malapropos remark
2. It is best to watch what you say. You never know when a malapropos comment will return to haunt you.

Hector

Hector (HECK-tur)

DFN:
Noun: A bully
Transitive verb: to harass or bully someone
Intransitive verb: to harass or bully

Examples
1. As soon as I stepped into the silk alley, the sales clerks hectored me until I either left or bought something.
2. My parents were especially good at hectoring me every day to do my homework.
3. "What is his name?" I asked. "Hector," Little Tim replied. "No wonder he is such a bully!"

Gesticulate

Gesticulate
DFN: To motion or use hands to communicate while talking or instead of talking.

Examples:
1. While scuba diving, Amy gesticulated wildly, pointing out that a shark was approaching.
2. John would often rise from his chair to pace the room and gesticulate as he talked.

Umbrage

Umbrage
1. shadow
2. offense or resentment

Examples:
1. John took umbrage and challenged Bill to a duel
2. His manner was so open and kind that he wiped away the slightest umbrage

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Deprecate

Pronunciation: DEH-pri-kate

1. To pray against (archaic)
2. To strongly oppose or discourage
3. To belittle or depreciate

Example 1: Stalin sometimes depricated his cult, but overtly encouraged it.
Example 2: Jon is a modest guy; he gets straight A's but always deprecates his abilities by saying he is a slow reader.
Example 3: The third quest of biblical scholars constantly deprecate the authenticity of the Bible as historical fact.