Word Of The Day

ergasiophobia

Disinclination to work of any kind; an illogical fear of being able to work properly, especially that of a surgeon being able to operate

ululate

When people make a long high sound with their voices as a way of expressing extreme happiness or extreme sadness

juxtaposition

When two contrasting objects, images, or ideas are placed together or described together in such a way that the differences between them are emphasized

divagate

To deviate from a subject, focus, or course; lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in thinking, writing, or speaking

polemic

A person who argues in opposition to another; a controversialist; a piece of writing or a speech in which a person strongly attacks or defends a particular opinion, person, idea, or set of beliefs

polemic

a person who argues in opposition to another; a controversialist; a piece of writing or a speech in which a person strongly attacks or defends a particular opinion, person, idea, or set of beliefs

phubbing

The activity of being impolite in a social situation by looking at your phone instead of paying attention to the person you are with; ignoring someone in favour of your mobile phone

ambience

The aura of a place; the character of a place or the feeling you have about it; a particular environment

anarchy

When nobody seems to be paying any attention to rules or laws; the absence of any authority or lack of government

conundrum

A problem or puzzle which is difficult or impossible to solve; a complex or perplexing problem that generally has no clear solution