Word of the Day: Querulous

Yen Meaning: A strong desire. Example: She had a yen for chocolate.

Acumen Meaning: Ability to make good judgments. Example: Her business acumen led to success.

Obsequious Meaning: Excessively eager to please or obey. Example: His obsequious behavior annoyed his colleagues.

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

Taciturn Meaning: Reserved or uncommunicative in speech. Example: The taciturn boy rarely spoke in class.

Zealot Meaning: A person who is fanatical about a cause. Example: He was a zealot for environmental conservation.