Word Of The Day

Flippant

Something described as flippant, such as behavior or a comment, is lacking in proper respect or seriousness.

// The celebrity made a flippant remark when questioned about the scandal.



Hobbit

A hobbit is a member of a fictitious peaceful and friendly race of small humanlike creatures that dwell underground.

// The story was filled with all sorts of imaginary people, including hobbits.



Garble

To garble something, such as a word, name, message, etc., is to cause it to be unclear or distorted. This type of garbling can be the result of an accident, ignorance, or a transmission error. Garble can also mean "to so alter or distort as to create a wrong impression or change the meaning."

// I was so nervous I garbled their names.



Surcease

to come to an end



Haboob

a strong desert sandstorm



Permeateplay

To permeate is to pass or spread through something.

// The scent of lilacs permeated the room.

// A feeling of anxiety permeated the office as everyone rushed to meet the deadline.



Vernal

Vernal is a formal adjective that describes something that relates to or occurs in the spring.

// It is such a relief after a long, cold winter to see the trees and flowers in their glorious vernal bloom.



Juggernaut

A juggernaut is something (such as a force, campaign, or movement) that is extremely large and powerful and cannot be stopped.

// The team is a juggernaut this year, winning more games than any team before it has.



Admonish

To admonish someone is to express warning or disapproval towards them, or to urge them to do something.

// We were admonished for arriving late to the meeting.

// They were admonished to take advantage of the opportunity.



limerick

A limerick is a humorous rhyming poem of five lines.

// My limerick received a prize for the funniest poem at the open mic night.