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- First recorded in 1520–30.
- From the Latin dēnigrātus, meaning “to blacken.”
EXAMPLES OF DENIGRATE
- The politician tried to denigrate his opponent by spreading false rumors about his personal life.
- Critics often denigrate modern art, claiming it lacks the skill of traditional techniques.
savvy
adjective
experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed
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- First recorded in 1775–85.
- From the Latin sapere, meaning “to be wise, taste.”
- Ultimately derived from the Spanish sabe, meaning “to know.”
EXAMPLES OF SAVVY
- The savvy investor knew exactly when to buy and sell stocks.
- You need a savvy approach to handle such a complex situation.
indolent
adjective
having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful
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- First recorded in 1655–65.
- Formed from the Latin in-3 + dolent-, (from dolēre, “to be painful, be in pain”); see dole2, -ent.
EXAMPLES OF INDOLENT
- The indolent cat spent most of the day lounging in the sun, barely moving from its spot.
- The company’s indolent response to customer complaints led to a decline in its reputation.
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