Word of the Day: Dichotomy

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

Heinous Meaning: Utterly wicked. Example: The crime was heinous.

Kaleidoscope Meaning: A constantly changing pattern or scene. Example: The city was a kaleidoscope of cultures.

Palpable Meaning: Able to be felt. Example: The tension in the room was palpable.

Truncate Meaning: To shorten by cutting off. Example: The article was truncated for the newsletter.

Demagogue Meaning: A leader who seeks support by appealing to desires. Example: The demagogue stirred unrest among the people.