Word of the Day: Deference
Deference
Meaning: Respectful submission.
Example: He showed deference to his elders.
Meaning: Respectful submission.
Example: He showed deference to his elders.
Kinetic Meaning: Relating to or resulting from motion. Example: The kinetic energy of the moving car was tremendous.
Fastidious Meaning: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. Example: He was fastidious about keeping his workspace clean.
Yearning Meaning: A feeling of intense longing. Example: She had a yearning for adventure.
Urbane Meaning: Polite and refined. Example: The urbane gentleman impressed the guests.
Nefarious Meaning: Wicked or criminal. Example: The nefarious scheme was uncovered by the police.
Lethargy Meaning: A lack of energy. Example: The heat caused lethargy among the workers.