Word of the Day: Deleterious
Deleterious
Meaning: Causing harm or damage.
Example: Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Meaning: Causing harm or damage.
Example: Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Wistful Meaning: Having a feeling of vague longing. Example: She had a wistful look when recalling the past.
Judicious Meaning: Having or showing good judgment. Example: They made judicious use of their resources.
Recalcitrant Meaning: Stubbornly disobedient. Example: The recalcitrant student refused to obey.
Yearning Meaning: A feeling of intense longing. Example: She had a yearning for adventure.
Acumen Meaning: The ability to make good judgments. Example: Her business acumen led to great success.
Judicious Meaning: Having good judgment. Example: The decision was judicious and well-reasoned.