Word of the Day: Fastidious

Vicarious Meaning: Experienced through another. Example: She took vicarious pleasure in her friend’s success.

Recalcitrant Meaning: Resisting authority. Example: The recalcitrant student refused to comply.

Pernicious Meaning: Having a harmful effect in a gradual way. Example: The rumor had a pernicious effect on morale.

Kaleidoscope Meaning: A constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements. Example: Her emotions were a kaleidoscope of joy and fear.

Gregarious Meaning: Fond of company; sociable. Example: She was a gregarious person who loved hosting parties.

Benevolent Meaning: Well meaning and kindly. Example: The benevolent donor gave generously to the charity.