Word of the Day: Acumen

Capitulate Meaning: Cease to resist; surrender. Example: The army had to capitulate after the siege.

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

Deft Meaning: Neatly skillful and quick in movement. Example: The artist’s deft brushstrokes brought the painting to life.

Demagogue Meaning: A leader who seeks support by appealing to desires. Example: The demagogue stirred unrest among the people.

Enigmatic Meaning: Mysterious and difficult to understand. Example: Her smile was enigmatic.

Quintessential Meaning: Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. Example: He is the quintessential English…