Word Of The Day

Circumvent

To circumvent something is to get around it in a clever and sometimes dishonest way, or, if it's a rule or law, to avoid being stopped by it.



Lekker

pleasing or enjoyable.



Berserk

Berserk generally means “markedly out of control due to intense anger or excitement.” It is often used in the phrase go berserk, which can mean either “to become very excited” or “to become very angry and often violent.”



Arvo

afternoon.



Chiaroscuro

the distribution of light and shade in a picture.



Estimable

1. deserving of respect, esteem or high regard

2. having value, worth or significance that can be calculated or known



Gastrodiplomacy

the strategic promotion of a nation's cuisine to build diplomatic connections and favorable public relations for that nation.



Splenetic

Splenetic is a formal word that typically describes expressions of sharp annoyance and anger.

// The newspaper publisher's splenetic editorials often struck fear into local politicians.



Horripilation

a bristling of the hair on the skin from cold or fear; goosebumps.



Curt

1. brief and to the point; effectively cut short

2. marked by rude or arrogant shortness