Word of the Day: Banal

Rancor Meaning: Bitterness or resentfulness. Example: There was rancor between the rival families.

Tactile Meaning: Relating to touch. Example: The sculpture had a tactile quality.

Mendacious Meaning: Not telling the truth; lying. Example: The mendacious statements damaged his reputation.

Vociferous Meaning: Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully. Example: The vociferous crowd cheered the speaker on.

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

Dauntless Meaning: Showing fearlessness and determination. Example: The dauntless explorer ventured into the unknown.