Word of the Day: Harangue

Hapless Meaning: Unfortunate. Example: The hapless traveler lost his luggage twice on the trip.

Harbinger Meaning: A person or thing that signals the approach of something. Example: The robin is a harbinger of spring.

Sagacious Meaning: Wise; having good judgment. Example: The sagacious leader guided the country through crisis.

Banal Meaning: So lacking in originality as to be obvious. Example: The movie was criticized for its banal plot.

Xenophobia Meaning: Dislike or prejudice against foreigners. Example: The policy was criticized for promoting xenophobia.

Zephyr Meaning: A gentle breeze. Example: A zephyr cooled the hot afternoon.