Word Of The Day

juxtaposition

When two contrasting objects, images, or ideas are placed together or described together in such a way that the differences between them are emphasized

divagate

To deviate from a subject, focus, or course; lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in thinking, writing, or speaking

polemic

A person who argues in opposition to another; a controversialist; a piece of writing or a speech in which a person strongly attacks or defends a particular opinion, person, idea, or set of beliefs

polemic

a person who argues in opposition to another; a controversialist; a piece of writing or a speech in which a person strongly attacks or defends a particular opinion, person, idea, or set of beliefs

phubbing

The activity of being impolite in a social situation by looking at your phone instead of paying attention to the person you are with; ignoring someone in favour of your mobile phone

ambience

The aura of a place; the character of a place or the feeling you have about it; a particular environment

anarchy

When nobody seems to be paying any attention to rules or laws; the absence of any authority or lack of government

conundrum

A problem or puzzle which is difficult or impossible to solve; a complex or perplexing problem that generally has no clear solution

sarcasm

In order to criticize something in a humorous way or to hurt someone’s emotions, the use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say; by comedy, when people speak something the complete opposite of what they mean; witty language used to convey insults or scorn

cynicism

Beliefs that people are generally selfish and dishonest; an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; a cynical feeling of distrust