Word of the Day: Obstreperous

Deleterious Meaning: Causing harm or damage. Example: Smoking has deleterious effects on health.

Hegemony Meaning: Leadership or dominance. Example: The country exerted hegemony over its neighbors.

Ebullient Meaning: Cheerful and full of energy. Example: Her ebullient personality lifted everyone’s spirits.

Venerable Meaning: Accorded a great deal of respect. Example: The venerable professor was admired by all his students.

Fastidious Meaning: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. Example: He was fastidious about keeping his workspace clean.

Obsequious Meaning: Obedient or attentive in an excessive way. Example: His obsequious behavior annoyed his peers.