Word of the Day: Grandiloquent

Verbose Meaning: Using more words than needed. Example: The verbose speech bored the audience.

Tantamount Meaning: Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as. Example: His refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission…

Hapless Meaning: Unfortunate. Example: The hapless traveler lost his luggage twice on the trip.

Eloquent Meaning: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. Example: Her eloquent speech moved everyone in the audience.

Mellifluous Meaning: A sound that is sweet and smooth, pleasing to hear. Example: The singer’s mellifluous voice captivated the crowd.

Palpable Meaning: So intense as to seem almost tangible. Example: There was a palpable tension in the room.