Today's Word of the Day
Officious
Officious adj. Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial matters. Intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering. “The officious man is widely disliked.”
Propensity
Propensity n. An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. “He has a propensity for clear thinking.”
Antipathy
Antipathy n. A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion. “His antipathy for first wife dates back to his divorce.”
Sycophant
Sycophant n. A person who acts attentively toward someone in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer.
Magnanimous
Magnanimous adj. Very generous or forgiving, particularly toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Voracious
Voracious adj. An eager approach to an activity; Wanting or devouring great quantities of something or somebody: “She has a voracious appetite for life.”
Insular
Insular adj. Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or people outside a person’s own experience. “An insular taste in music.” Lacking contact with other people. “She seemed too insular to leave her house.”
Accommodate
Accommodate; Accommodating v. Provide lodging or sufficient space for. “The room will accommodate ten people.” Fit in with the wishes or needs of another: “It’s difficult to accommodate his new management style.”
Taciturn
Taciturn adj. Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. “Today the normally taciturn man would not stop talking.”
Excoriate
Excoriate v. Censure or criticize severely; Severely berate: “He was excoriated for his mistakes.”
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