Word A Day

Originally Posted by sunandaC

praxis means -

Practice, as distinguished from theory; application or use, as of knowledge or skills.


the next word is oppugn

oppugn means - challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of Familiarity.
OPPUGN used as a verb is very rare.

Sylvan: adj.
Relating to or characteristic of woods or forest regions.
Located in or inhabiting a wood or forest.
Abounding in trees; wooded.

inveterate :adjective :
habitual, firm in habit, deeply rooted

Eric was such an inveterate liar on the golf course that when he finally made a hole-in-one, he marked it on his score card as a zero.

No idea

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word is protege

irascible: easily angered or provoked, irritable

A grouch is irascible.

The students generally abused substitute teachers, but they knew that even substitute teachers become irascible on Monday mornings.

Scenic
adj.
1. Of or relating to the stage, stage scenery, or theatrical representation: scenic design.
2. Constituting or affording pleasing views of natural features: climbed a hill for a scenic panorama of the valley; a scenic drive along the crater rim.
n.
A depiction of natural scenery.

obtest

MEANING:
verb tr.1. To invoke as a witness. 2. To implore or beseech.
verb intr. 3. To protest. 4. To plead.

gantry:
The tower that gives access to a rocket on the launch pad.