Today's Word of the Day
Elucidate
Elucidate v. Make (something) clear; explain. “The presentation will help to elucidate the project.”
Contrite
Contrite adj. 1. Arising from sense of guilt: done or said out of a sense of guilt or remorse. 2. Very sorry: genuinely and deeply sorry about something. “He was suitably contrite.”
Precocious
Precocious adj. Manifesting or characterized by unusually early development or maturity, especially in mental aptitude. “A precocious child.”
Assertive
Assertive adj. 1.Inclined to bold or confident assertion; aggressively self-assured. “She is an assertive businesswoman.”
Ethereal
Ethereal adj. Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; intangible. “Her fragrance lingered in the room, an ethereal reminder of her presence.” 2. Highly refined; delicate. “Ethereal beauty.”
Avuncular
Avuncular adj. Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person. “An avuncular manner.” Of or relating to an uncle.
Licentious
Licentious adj. Promiscuous and unprincipled. Lacking moral discipline. “The judge treated her in a most licentious manner.”
Eviscerate
Eviscerate v. Deprive or take away (something) of its essential content. “The compromise eviscerated the proposed agreement.”
Abate
Abate v. To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; lessen. “The wind finally abated.”
Futile
Futile adj. Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless. “All of his attempts to rectify the situation proved futile.”
Ingratiate
Ingratiate tr.v. Bring oneself into favor or good graces of another, especially by deliberate effort. “She soon ingratiated herself with her new boss.”
Titular
Titular adj. Relating to or constituting a title. “The titular head of the business.”
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