Word of the Day: Abate

Sagacity Meaning: Wisdom. Example: Her sagacity was evident in her advice.

Enervate Meaning: To weaken or drain energy. Example: The heat enervated the athletes.

Obdurate Meaning: Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion. Example: He remained obdurate despite the evidence against him.

Gregarious Meaning: Sociable and outgoing. Example: She is a gregarious person who loves company.

Deference Meaning: Respectful submission. Example: He showed deference to his elders.

Iconoclast Meaning: A person who attacks established beliefs. Example: He was an iconoclast who challenged tradition.