Word Of The Day

Ravenous

1. Extremely hungry; voracious. 2. Rapacious; predatory. 3. Greedy for gratification: “Ravenous for power.”

Perpetuity

1. Time without end; eternity. 2. The quality or condition of being perpetual: “The terms of the agreement remain in effect in perpetuity.”

Enigmatic

Of or resembling an enigma; puzzling: “An enigmatic tax form.”

Verbose

Using or containing a great and usually an excessive number of words; wordy. “She was too verbose in her narrative.”

Tumult

Confusion or disorder. A loud, confused noise, esp. one caused by a large mass of people. “He quickly became aware of the violent tumult behind the trees.”

Amorous

Showing, feeling, or relating to intimate desire. “She did not appreciate his amorous advances.”

Apocryphal

Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. “Apocryphal stories dating from Hollywood’s golden age.”

Coltish

Energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behavior. Playful, not trained or disciplined. “Coltish horseplay to celebrate their graduation.”

Glower

Have an angry or sullen look on one’s face; scowl. “The librarian glowered at her for talking too loud.”

Misogynous

Of or characterized by a hatred of women. “Police believe it was a misogynous assault.”