Word Of The Day

Peevish

Easily irritated, particularly by unimportant things. “He was peevish around smokers.”

Congruent

In agreement or harmony. Suitable; appropriate. “The company’s operations were congruent with its business plan.”

Churlish

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way. “It was rather churlish of him to complain about the small donations.”

Empathy

The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another. “Her doctor was empathetic to her condition.”

Efficacy

The ability to produce a desired or intended result. “The efficacy of the new marketing plan has not been proven.”

Amorphous

Without a clearly defined shape or form. Vague; ill-organized; unclassifiable. “The amorphous package caused alarm to many people in the terminal.”

Gourmand

A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much; gluttonous. A connoisseur of good food. “The traveling gourmand seldom passed up a restaurant.”

Melancholy

A deep, pensive, and long-lasting sadness. adj. Sad, gloomy, or depressed. “She was in a melancholy mood.”

Disparate

Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison. markedly distinct in quality or character. “He is a strong leader capable of managing a disparate team to achieve their goals.”

Demonstrative

Tending to show feelings, especially the open expression of emotion. “A demonstrative argument.”