Word of the Day: Hapless

Bombastic Meaning: High-sounding but with little meaning. Example: The speaker’s bombastic words lacked sincerity.

Benevolent Meaning: Well meaning and kindly. Example: She was a benevolent leader.

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

Unctuous Meaning: Excessively flattering; oily. Example: His unctuous manner annoyed everyone.

Obsolete Meaning: No longer produced or used. Example: Typewriters are now obsolete.

Gratuitous Meaning: Uncalled for; lacking good reason. Example: The film was criticized for gratuitous violence.