Word of the Day: Impetuous
Impetuous
Meaning: Acting quickly without thought.
Example: His impetuous decision caused problems later.
Meaning: Acting quickly without thought.
Example: His impetuous decision caused problems later.
Quagmire Meaning: A difficult or precarious situation. Example: The negotiations reached a quagmire with no solution in sight.
Fastidious Meaning: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. Example: He was fastidious about keeping his workspace clean.
Wane Meaning: To decrease in size or strength. Example: The moon waned into a crescent.
Juxtapose Meaning: To place side by side. Example: The artist juxtaposed light and dark colors.
Unctuous Meaning: Excessively flattering. Example: The unctuous salesman annoyed everyone.
Acumen Meaning: The ability to make good judgments. Example: Her business acumen led to great success.