Word of the Day: Hackneyed

Alacrity Meaning: Brisk and cheerful readiness. Example: She accepted the invitation with alacrity.

Hubris Meaning: Excessive pride. Example: His hubris led to his downfall.

Xenial Meaning: Friendly to strangers. Example: The host was xenial to all guests.

Abstruse Meaning: Difficult to understand. Example: The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was abstruse for most students.

Fastidious Meaning: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. Example: He was fastidious about keeping his workspace clean.

Alacrity Meaning: Brisk and cheerful readiness. Example: She accepted the invitation with alacrity.