Blaring Jolt

Some words I am wondering about today:

rhyming pairs: jolt/bolt, and glare/blare

Jolt, sudden shock,  sudden occurrence, something that awakens you.
Bolt. 1. a metal pin or bar. 2. a short arrow used with a crossbow. 3. A small piece or part, as in, a stroke of lightning.

Glare means 1. to look at someone in anger or disgust. 2. shine a strong light.
Blare means to make or cause a loud, harsh noise, and Blaring is the more common adjective form, as in , blaring trumpets.

These pairs rhyme. All can be nouns or verbs, but I gave definitions for jolt and bolt as nouns and glare and blare as verbs.

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Rambunctious

The word of the day is Rambunctious!

The cat of the day is Franky.

And the cat of the day, Franky, is extremely rambunctious today!

Rambunctious means uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous.

The origin is American! or possibly Icelandic.

Synonyms: boisterous, rowdy, wild.

Congenial Geniality

Congenial: adjective. 1. having the same taste, habits, or temperament; 2. pleasant, sociable; 3. agreeable, or suited to one's needs or nature.

Genial: adjective. 1. cheerful and friendly; 2. warm or mild, as in climate.

These words are obviously related to each other and the word Genius.

They are synonymous. And there are many congenial synonyms for genial:

Affable, amiable, cordial, easygoing, friendly, warm

This is what is missing from our society! Geniality. People have forgotten their manners and thrown pleasantries out the window.