Word Of The Day

Expeditious

Expeditious (ex·pe·di·tious) adj.  Acting or done with speed and efficiency.



Placid

Placid (plac·id) adj.  1. Satisfied; complacent.  2. Undisturbed by tumult or disorder; calm or quiet.



Demonstrable

Demonstrable (de·mon·stra·ble) adj.  1. Capable of being demonstrated or proved: “demonstrable truths.”  2. Obvious or apparent: “demonstrable lies.”



Perpetuity

Perpetuity (per·pe·tu·i·ty) n.pl.  1. Time without end; eternity.  2. The quality or condition of being perpetual: “The terms of the agreement remain in effect in perpetuity.”



Amorous

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



Maniacal

Maniacal adj. Characterized by excessive enthusiasm or excitement. “A maniacal grin on his face.”



Sartorial

Sartorial adj. Of or relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress. “Sartorial taste; “Sartorial elegance.”



Luddite

Luddite n. A person opposed to increased industrialization or new technology, and is often someone who is incompetent when using new technology. “He was a luddite that preferred his typewriter over a computer.”



Conflate

Conflate v. Combine two or more texts, ideas, etc. into one. “Their ideas were conflated in ways that were not helpful.”



Epicene

Epicene adj. Having characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex; of indeterminate sex. “Clothing fashions are becoming increasingly epicene.”