Category Archives: Word of the Day

Part of Speech (POS) adjective Definition: 1. something boring, mundane or occurring every day 2. daily; recurring every day Part of Speech (POS) noun Quotidian, when used as a medical term is a noun. Definition: 3. a fever which returns every day Quotidian describes those things that happen every day. Sometimes they are those thingsContinue reading “Quotidian”

Vapid Definition of vapid: 1. lacking liveliness; dull 2. offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging 3. lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit Part of Speech (POS) adjective If you describe someone or something as vapid, you are critical of them because they are dull and uninteresting. – Collins Dictionary Vapid means “not livelyContinue reading “Vapid”

Guffaw Definition: A loud or boisterous burst of laughter. Part of Speech (POS) noun Etymology Guffaw comes from the Scottish word gawf, which is onomatopoetic, meaning that it’s spelled the way it sounds. Below are a few examples of the word being used correctly in a sentence: • After the clown tripped and fell overContinue reading “Guffaw”

Bedraggled Definition: 1. dirty and disheveled 2. messy and filthy 3. left wet and limp by or as if by rain Someone or something that is bedraggled looks messy because they have got wet or dirty. Part of Speech (POS) adjective Below are a few examples of the word being used correctly in a sentenceContinue reading “Bedraggled”

dfoww Obsequious Definition: 1. showing too great a willingness to serve or obey; fawning 2. excessively submissive; overly obedient If you disapprove of the overly submissive way someone is acting — like the teacher’s pet or a celebrity’s assistant — call them by the formal adjective obsequious. Obsequious people are usually not being genuine; theyContinue reading “Obsequious”

Dowager Definition: 1. a widow holding property or a title from her deceased husband Often used in combination with the titlequeen dowager, dowager duchess. 2. a dignified elderly woman Part of Speech (POS) noun I’ll use it in a sentence: • The congregation’s dowager, donated an exorbitant amount of money to assist the congregation’s summerContinue reading “Dowager”

Canard Definition: 1. an unfounded rumor or story. 2. canard is also an aviation term. It refers to the small, stabilizing wings toward the front of some aircraft, as well as to aircraft that have canards. Part of Speech (POS) noun I’ll use it in a sentence: • The story about Nicole being a prostitute,Continue reading “Canard”

dfoww Fatuous Definition: 1. silly and pointless 2. lacking intelligence; stupid Part of Speech (POS) adjective I’ll use it in a sentence: • Destiny’s decision to date Orlando, a known cheater, is fatuous. • The salesman’s fatuous comments offended the customer. • Kevin’s fatuous behavior at the party was entertaining and everyone guffawed at him.*Continue reading “Fatuous”

Accede Definition: 1. to agree with someone or give in to his or her wish 2. assume an office or position Part of Speech (POS) verb I’ll use it in a sentence: • Frustrated with his wife’s nagging, David finally acceded to his wife’s request and cleaned the bedraggled garage.* • After many months ofContinue reading “Accede”

Confound Definition: 1. cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations 2. mix up (something) with something else so that the individual elements become difficult to distinguish. Part of Speech (POS) verb I’ll use it in a sentence: • Jennifer was confounded by her friend Sam’s apoplectic response to her question.Continue reading “Confound”