A daily word, its definition, and an example of its usage.
October 6, 2013, 12:03 am
Word of the Day | concentric
concentric [,kǝn-sen-trik]
adjective
: having a common center
October 5, 2013, 12:03 am
Word of the Day | altruistic
altruistic [,al-trü-'is-tik]
adjective
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
August 29, 2013, 12:03 am
Word of the Day | mishap
mishap ['mis-,hap]
noun
1. an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
2. an instance of misfortune
August 28, 2013, 12:03 am
Word of the Day | dour
dour ['dur, 'dau(ǝ)r]
adjective
1. showing a brooding ill humor
2. stubbornly unyielding
3. harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
August 27, 2013, 10:03 am
Word of the Day | deposition
befuddle [bi-'fǝ-dǝl]
verb
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
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