Word Of The Day

Brazen

Brazen describes someone who is acting, or something that is done, in a very open and shocking way without shame or embarrassment.

// The opposition party’s campaign has not been shy in assailing the brazen corruption of the incumbent for funneling public funds into private coffers.



Coterminous

  1. having the same border or covering the same area.

  2. being the same in extent; coextensive in range or scope.



Mayhem

Mayhem refers to needless or willful damage or violence, and especially to a scene or situation that involves a lot of violence. In figurative use, it may refer to any instance of excited activity.

// The director's newest thriller is brimming with murder and mayhem.



Irrevocable

 incapable of being retracted or revoked; cannot be undone or taken back



Kibitzer

A kibitzer is someone who watches other people and makes unwanted comments about what they are doing.

// It wasn't long after they bought their house that the couple heard from neighborhood kibitzers offering tips on landscaping and remodeling.



Subterfuge

Subterfuge is a formal word that refers to the use of tricks to hide, avoid, or get something.

// They obtained the documents by subterfuge.



Glaucous

Glaucous as a color word can describe things of two rather different shades: a light bluish-gray or bluish-white color, or a pale yellow-green. It can also mean "having a powdery or waxy coating that gives a frosted appearance and tends to rub off."

// His glaucous eyes grew wide with curiosity.

// The tree's glaucous leaves help prevent sun damage.



Astrobiologist

A scientist who specializes in studying life in the universe is an astrobiologist. Many astrobiologists focus on searching for evidence of life beyond the earth.



Panache

In simplest terms, panache refers to lively grace and style; it appears in contexts in which words like verve and flair are also applied.

// The cast of the play was excellent—even those playing supporting characters acted with great panache. 



Laudable

Laudable is a somewhat formal word used to describe something as worthy of praise. It is a synonym of commendable. // Thanks to the laudable efforts of dozens of volunteers, the town's Spring Festival was an enjoyable event for everyone.