Word Of The Day

Luddite

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

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

Machinate

Engage in plots and intrigues; scheming. “To machinate the overthrow of the government.”

Untenable

Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. “She was in an untenable situation that was difficult to get out of.”

Boorish

Resembling or characteristic of a boor; rude and clumsy in behavior. “His boorish behavior was unacceptable to the directors.”

Mellifluous

Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear. “She had a mellifluous voice.”

Peripatetic

Traveling from place to place, esp. working or based in various places for relatively short periods. “He maintained a peripatetic lifestyle.”

Canard

A false or unfounded rumor or story. “The tabloid included some of Hollywood’s oldest canards.”

Hyperbole

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. “The company chairman may have been guilty of too much hyperbole during the shareholders meeting.”

Ghoulish

Suggesting the horror of death and decay; morbid or disgusting. “The ghoulish mask was a scary Halloween favorite.”