Word Of The Day

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.”



Enigmatic

Enigmatic (en·ig·mat·ic) adj.  Of or resembling an enigma; puzzling: “An enigmatic tax form.”



Contemporaneous

Contemporaneous (con·tem·po·ra·ne·ous) adj.  Originating, existing, or happening during the same period of time: “The contemporaneous court cases for the two defendants.”



Verbose

Verbose (ver·bose) adj.  Using or containing a great and usually an excessive number of words; wordy. “She was too verbose in her narrative.”



Tumult

Tumult [tu·mult] n. Confusion or disorder. A loud, confused noise, esp. one caused by a large mass of people. “He quickly became aware of the violent tumult behind the trees.”



Protagonist

Protagonist n. The main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a real situation. The leading character or a major character in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. “The unnamed protagonist was the hit of the film.”



Amorous

Amorous [am·o·rous] 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.”



Circumspect

Circumspect adj Wary and unwilling to take risks. “His circumspect approach to investing.”