Word Of The Day

Ardent

Enthusiastic or passionate. “He is an ardent sports fan.”

Servile

Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. “She wrote a servile letter to her upset neighbor.”

Phalanx

A group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body or brought together for a common purpose. “A phalanx of lawyers took charge of the case.”

Discern

Perceive or recognize (something). Distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses. “Discern who is telling the truth.”

swanky

very fashionable and expensive "a swanky club/hotel/restaurant"

Canonize

Regard as being above reproach or of great significance. “He canonized women.”

Equivocal

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Uncertain or questionable in nature. “Congress was equivocal on its domestic spending package.”

Audacious

Showing a willingness to take risks. “An audacious attack on the company.” Showing an impudent lack of respect. “An audacious move.”

Obdurate

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action. “Despite her plea, he remained obdurate.”

Sapid

Having a strong, pleasant taste; palatable. “The wine tasting was a most sapid event.” (of talk or writing) Pleasant or interesting.