Today's Word of the Day
Atrophy
Atrophy n. A decrease in size or wasting away or progressive decline, as from disuse. “Misleading and infrequent reporting have facilitated the atrophy of self-sufficiency.”
Bellicose
Bellicose adj. Hostile in manner or temperament. Demonstrating aggression or a willingness to fight. “His bellicose behavior concerned authorities.”
Accolade
Accolade n. An expression of praise or admiration. An award or privilege granted; an acknowledgment of merit. “The scientist was given many accolades for his research.”
Impish
Impish adj. Mischievous. Inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun. “He approached her with an impish grin on his face.”
Benign
Benign adj. Mild or favorable (result). Gentle, kind, good. “The results were benign and required no treatment.”
Amicable
Amicable adj. Having a spirit of friendliness; without arguments or serious disagreement. “An amicable agreement between the two firms.”
Patronize
Patronize v. Treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority. “She detests being patronized.” Frequent an establishment as a customer. “He always patronizes the same restaurant.”
Incessant
Incessant adj. Continuing without pause or interruption. “The incessant noise kept him awake.”
Vituperative
Vituperative adj. Bitter and abusive. “The critic’s vituperative review was needlessly harsh.”
Servile
Servile adj. Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. “She wrote a servile letter to her upset neighbor.”
Phalanx
Phalanx n. A group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body or brought together for a common purpose. “A phalanx of lawyers took charge of the case.”
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