Word of the Day: Tactile

Truncate Meaning: To shorten by cutting off. Example: The article was truncated for the newsletter.

Quagmire Meaning: A difficult or precarious situation. Example: The negotiations reached a quagmire with no solution in sight.

Dichotomy Meaning: A division into two parts. Example: There is a dichotomy between theory and practice.

Misanthrope Meaning: A person who dislikes others. Example: He was a misanthrope who avoided society.

Effervescent Meaning: Vivacious and enthusiastic. Example: Her effervescent personality was contagious.

Gratuitous Meaning: Uncalled for; lacking good reason. Example: The film was criticized for gratuitous violence.