Word of the Day: Jocular

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

Judicious Meaning: Having good judgment. Example: She made judicious decisions.

Abstruse Meaning: Difficult to understand. Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was abstruse for most students.

Yield Meaning: To give way or surrender. Example: The army was forced to yield to the enemy.

Sagacious Meaning: Wise; having good judgment. Example: The sagacious leader guided the country through crisis.

Xenophobia Meaning: Dislike or prejudice against foreigners. Example: The policy was criticized for promoting xenophobia.