Word of the Day: Nadir

Obdurate Meaning: Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion. Example: He remained obdurate despite the evidence against him.

Zenith Meaning: The highest point. Example: At the zenith of his career, he won the award.

Quagmire Meaning: A difficult or precarious situation. Example: The negotiations reached a quagmire with no solution in sight.

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

Winsome Meaning: Attractive or appealing in a fresh way. Example: Her winsome smile charmed everyone she met.

Enervate Meaning: To weaken or drain energy. Example: The heat enervated the runners.