Word of the Day: Benevolent

Xylophone Meaning: A musical instrument. Example: She played the xylophone beautifully.

Umbrage Meaning: Offense or annoyance. Example: He took umbrage at the remark.

Efficacious Meaning: Effective; producing the desired result. Example: The medicine was efficacious in treating the illness.

Exculpate Meaning: To clear from blame. Example: The evidence helped exculpate the accused.

Galvanize Meaning: To shock or excite someone into taking action. Example: The speech galvanized the crowd into protest.

Abate Meaning: To reduce in intensity. Example: The storm began to abate after midnight.