Word of the Day

Thursday, December 1, 2016


Aplomb \ə-ˈpläm\ (noun)- confidence and skill shown especially in a difficult situation

: complete and confident composure or self-assurance; poise

Word of the Day

Tuesday, November 29, 2016


Intimation \ˌin-tə-ˈmā-shən\ (noun)- to make known especially publicly or formally : announce
: to communicate delicately and indirectly : hint

: trying to suggest that there was more going on than anyone knew

Word of the Day

Monday, November 28, 2016


Vicissitude \və-ˈsi-sə-ˌtüd\ (noun)-the quality or state of being changeable ;mutability
: natural change or mutation visible in nature or in human affairs

: a favorable or unfavorable event or situation that occurs by chance

: a difficulty or hardship attendant on a way of life, a career, or a course of action and usually beyond one’s control

Word of the Day

Tuesday, November 22, 2016


Sycophant \ˈsi-kə-fənt\ (noun)- a person who praises powerful people in order to get their approval
: a servile self-seeking flatterer