Word Of The Day

Embellish

Embellish [em·bel·lish] tr.v. 1. To make beautiful, as by ornamentation; decorate. 2. To add fictitious details to exaggerate the truth: “A dramatic account that embellished the true story.”



Analogous

Analogous [a·nal·o·gous] adj. 1. Similar or alike in such a way as to permit the drawing of an analogy. “The brain and the Acme 1000 supercomputer are analogous to each other.”



Indigenous

Indigenous [in·dig·e·nous] adj. Originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or environment. “The cactus is indigenous to Arizona.”



Savant

Savant [sa·vant] n. A person of learning; wise or scholarly.



Progeny

 1. Something that originates or results from something else; outcome; issue. 2. A result of creative effort; a product.



Causative

1. Indicative that the subject causes an act to be performed or a condition to come into being. “A causative factor of war.”



Ambivalence

1. Uncertainty or indecisiveness as to which course to follow. 2. The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, object, or idea.



Litigious

adj. Of, relating to, or characterized by litigation.
Tending to engage in lawsuits. A litigious celebrity.



Gratuitous

1. Given or granted without return or recompense; unearned. 2. Unnecessary or unwarranted; unjustified: A gratuitous remark.



Aplomb

Self-confident assurance, skill, and poise – especially in difficult or challenging circumstances.