sine qua non (n)

"Having the belief that you can succeed is the first sine qua non to beat any challenging situation."

sine qua non (n) - an essential element; an indisputable thing

amative (adj)

"Today is known as being an amative day...but where's my love?"

amative (adj) - pertaining to love; amorous

perdurable (adj)

"The elections this year are both indelible and perdurable. The intricacies and nuances will resonate in our minds for a very long time."


perdurable (adj) - very durable; long-lasting

copacetic (adj)

"I feel copacetic about voting today. I did my civil duty."

copacetic (adj) - very satisfactory

ersatz (adj)

"I admit, eating a salad at a fast food place is an ersatz way of eating healthy."

ersatz (adj) - being an inferior substitute

menagerie (n)

"The NYC subway, especially during rush hour, is a menagerie of people; including doctors, lawyers, bankers, students, and artists."

menagerie (n) - a collection of wild or unusual animals or a diverse group

extempore (adv)

"So I just suddenly decided to take the GMAT, extempore."

extempore (adv) - without premeditation or preparation; on the spot

ineffectual (adj) -

"The amount of sleep I got last night was ineffectual."

ineffectual (adj) - weak or useless

magiloquent (adj)

Being a magniloquent and over the top speaker is not as effective a strategy in "moving the crowd" as being concise and eloquent.

magniloquent (adj) - lofty or grandiose in speech

perquisite (n)

"The perquisite of my job, and most jobs in non-profit, is the self=satisfaction of knowing that I am indeed changing lives in a positive way."

perquisite (n) - a benefit in addition to wages, anything someone has sole right to

mein (n)

"No matter how hard I try to hide it, my mein is usually reflected by the expression on my face."

mein (n) - manner, demeanor, or appearance