Word Of The Day

Eschew

To eschew something is to avoid it, especially because you do not think it is right, proper, or practical.

// Their teacher was known as a Luddite because he eschewed the use of smartphones and tablets in the classroom.



Complaisant

Someone described as complaisant is willing or eager to please other people, or is easily convinced to do what other people want.

// Derek was a complaisant boy, always happy to oblige whenever his mother or father asked him to run an errand.

// She was too complaisant to say no to her sister's demands.



Hardihood

boldness or daring; courage



Diurnal

active by day, as certain birds and insects



Cornucopia

an abundant, overflowing supply



Guttural

A guttural sound—such as speech, laughter, or a grunt—is formed or pronounced in the throat.

// Her friends always found her deep, guttural laugh to be highly contagious.



Gobbledegook

language that is usually hard to understand



Chastise

To chastise someone is to criticize them harshly for doing something wrong.

// The waiter was chastised for forgetting the customer’s order.



Negotiate

To negotiate is to discuss something formally in order to make an agreement. Negotiate can also mean, when applied to people or things in motion, "to get through, around, or over successfully."

// The parties negotiated an agreement.

// The trail is designed for an experienced skier who can negotiate unpredictable terrain.



Saturnine

sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn