Word of the Day: Knavery

Cajole Meaning: To persuade with flattery. Example: He cajoled his friend into going to the party.

Diaphanous Meaning: Light and translucent. Example: She wore a diaphanous gown to the ball.

Rancor Meaning: Bitterness or resentfulness. Example: There was rancor between the rival teams.

Verbose Meaning: Using more words than needed. Example: The verbose speech bored the audience.

Palpable Meaning: So intense as to seem almost tangible. Example: There was a palpable tension in the room.

Dichotomy Meaning: A division into two contrasting parts. Example: There is a clear dichotomy between theory and practice.