Word of the Day
Definition: (adjective) Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise. Synonyms: curt, crisp. Usage: Their father, though very laconic in his expressions of pleasure, was really glad to see them. Discuss
Definition: (noun) Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy. Synonyms: obloquy. Usage: The candidate's racist comments attracted public opprobrium.
Definition: (adjective) (Informal) Small and of little importance. Synonyms: fiddling, niggling, picayune, piddling, piffling, trivial, petty, lilliputian, little. Usage: His footling gestures were insufficient to win back my favor.
Definition: (adjective) Crudely or loudly assertive. Synonyms: cocky, forward, arrogant, brash, swaggering, vaunting, pushy. Usage: I could hardly believe that the bumptious young suitor I had once turned away had grown into the polite, refined gentleman standing before me. Discuss
Definition: (verb) To honor with praise, admiration, or worship. Synonyms: exalt, extol, laud, proclaim. Usage: People glorify all sorts of bravery except the bravery they might show on behalf of their nearest neighbors. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Yielding or containing plenty; affording ample supply. Synonyms: plenteous, ample, rich. Usage: I brought copious provisions for our camping trip, so even if we don't catch any fish, we'll have plenty to eat.
Definition: (noun) Protection. Synonyms: auspices. Usage: Bandits dare not approach me on the roads, as I am under the imperial aegis.
Definition: (noun) A remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties. Synonyms: cure-all. Usage: Here the glib politician crying his legislative panaceas, and here the peripatetic Cheap-Jack holding aloft his quack cures for human ills. Discuss
Definition: (noun) A person or thing detested or loathed. Synonyms: bete noire. Usage: Because of what he did to Sam, he is anathema to me now.
Definition: (adjective) Having an agreeably pungent taste. Synonyms: spicy, zesty. Usage: When I feel like spicing things up at dinner, I pour a little of this piquant dressing over my salad.