Word of the Day: Alacrity

Abnegation Meaning: Renouncing a belief or claim. Example: His abnegation of power surprised his supporters.

Jocular Meaning: Fond of or characterized by joking. Example: His jocular nature made him popular.

Unctuous Meaning: Excessively flattering or oily. Example: The unctuous salesman was hard to trust.

Eloquent Meaning: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. Example: Her eloquent speech moved everyone in the audience.

Wheedle Meaning: To coax or persuade. Example: She wheedled her way into the party.

Yoke Meaning: To join together. Example: The oxen were yoked to pull the plow.