Word Of The Day

Tincture

Tincture refers to a solution made by mixing a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent. It can also refer to a slight trace of something, as in “a tincture of doubt.”



Tincture

Tincture refers to a solution made by mixing a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent. It can also refer to a slight trace of something, as in “a tincture of doubt.”



Permeable

Permeable is a synonym of penetrable that is used especially to describe things that have pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through.



Avoirdupois

Avoirdupois is synonymous with weight and heaviness, especially as related to the body. It also refers to the series of units of weight based on the pound of 16 ounces and the ounce of 16 drams.



Dexterous

Dexterous is a formal adjective used to describe someone or something that has or shows great skill or cleverness.



Felicitous

Felicitous is an adjective most often used in formal speech and writing to describe something that is very well expressed or suited for some purpose or situation. It can also be used as a synonym for pleasant or delightful.



Theodore Roosevelt

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.



Gâteau

a cake, especially a very light sponge cake with a rich icing or filling.



Detritus

Detritus refers to debris—that is, the pieces that remain when something breaks, falls apart, or is destroyed.



Enervate

to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken.