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Today's Words: Incontrovertible, Estival and Joie de vivre

Incontrovertible (in-kon-truh-vur-tuh-buhl) Adjective not open to question; indisputable More about Incontrovertible First recorded in 1640–50. Formed from in-3 + controvert ("argue against" ) + -ible  Examples of Incontrovertible The lawyer’s argument was backed by incontrovertible facts, leaving no room for doubt. The scientist presented incontrovertible evidence that supported her groundbreaking theory. Estival (es-tuh-vuhl) Adjective pertaining or appropriate to summer More about Estival First recorded in Middle English between 1350–1400. From Late Latin aestīvālis, equivalent to Latin aestīv(us), “of or relating to summer” + -ālis, -all.  Also spelt as aestival. Examples of Estival They enjoyed the estival breeze while having a picnic by the lake. The estival heat radiated off the asphalt, making the city feel like an oven. Joie de vivre (zhwaduh-vee-vruh) Noun a delight in being alive; keen, carefree enjoyment of living More about Joie de vivre Apparently in English use