Word of the Day: Pernicious

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

Nefarious Meaning: Wicked or criminal. Example: The nefarious scheme was uncovered by the police.

Facetious Meaning: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor. Example: His facetious remarks were not appreciated at the meeting.

Venerable Meaning: Worthy of respect. Example: The venerable professor retired after 50 years.

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

Yearn Meaning: To desire strongly. Example: They yearned for freedom.