Word of the Day: Ephemeral

Cacophony Meaning: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. Example: The cacophony of the city traffic was overwhelming.

Juxtapose Meaning: Place or deal with close together for contrasting effect. Example: The exhibition juxtaposed modern art with classical pieces.

Pernicious Meaning: Having a harmful effect in a gradual way. Example: The rumor had a pernicious effect on morale.

Ebullient Meaning: Cheerful and full of energy. Example: Her ebullient personality lifted everyone’s spirits.

Hackneyed Meaning: Overused and unoriginal. Example: The film was full of hackneyed clichés.

Deft Meaning: Neatly skillful and quick in movement. Example: The artist’s deft brushstrokes brought the painting to life.