Ennui, noun: ‘a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement’. /ɒnˈwiː/
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Word of the WeekIncandescent, adjective: ’emitting light as a result of being heated; full of strong emotion; passionate’. /ɪnkanˈdɛs(ə)nt/
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Word of the WeekCapricious, adjective: ‘given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour; unpredictable’. /kəˈprɪʃəs/
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Word of the WeekDraconian, adjective: ‘(of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe’. /drəˈkəʊnɪən/
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Word of the WeekHubris, noun: ‘excessive or foolish pride or dangerous self-confidence’. /ˈhjuːbrɪs/
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