Word of the Day: Quintessential
Quintessential
Meaning: Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example: He is the quintessential English gentleman.
Meaning: Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example: He is the quintessential English gentleman.
Impetuous Meaning: Acting quickly without thought. Example: His impetuous decision caused problems later.
Dichotomy Meaning: A division into two contrasting parts. Example: There is a clear dichotomy between theory and practice.
Gratuitous Meaning: Uncalled for; lacking good reason. Example: The film was criticized for gratuitous violence.
Fastidious Meaning: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. Example: He was fastidious about keeping his workspace clean.
Munificent Meaning: More generous than is usual or necessary. Example: The munificent gift amazed the charity organizers.
Verbose Meaning: Using more words than needed. Example: The verbose speech bored the audience.