[Word Powers] Today's Words

Audacity (aw-das-i-tee) – Noun

1.    Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety.

2.    Effrontery or insolence

3.    Shameless boldness

“His student’s audacity shocked the lecturer.”  

 

Dearth (durth) – Noun

1.    An inadequate supply or scarcity.

2.    Dearness of food; famine.

 "By contrast, many cities have a dearth of affordable rented accommodation.”

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