Word Of The Day

swanky

very fashionable and expensive "a swanky club/hotel/restaurant"

Canonize

Regard as being above reproach or of great significance. “He canonized women.”

Equivocal

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Uncertain or questionable in nature. “Congress was equivocal on its domestic spending package.”

Audacious

Showing a willingness to take risks. “An audacious attack on the company.” Showing an impudent lack of respect. “An audacious move.”

Obdurate

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action. “Despite her plea, he remained obdurate.”

Sapid

Having a strong, pleasant taste; palatable. “The wine tasting was a most sapid event.” (of talk or writing) Pleasant or interesting.

Malodorous

Smelling very unpleasant; an offensive odor. “A malodorous side of town.”

Missive

A written message; a letter. “He received a missive from his company manager.”

Portent

A sign or warning that something significant is likely to happen. “an occurrence of crucial portent.”

Virulent

Extremely severe or harmful in its effects. Bitterly hostile or antagonistic; hateful. “Virulent criticism.”