Word of the Day: Sycophant
Sycophant
Meaning: A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important.
Example: The manager was surrounded by sycophants.
Meaning: A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important.
Example: The manager was surrounded by sycophants.
Enigmatic Meaning: Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. Example: She had an enigmatic smile that puzzled everyone.
Rancor Meaning: Bitterness or resentfulness. Example: There was rancor between the rival families.
Palpable Meaning: So intense as to seem almost tangible. Example: There was a palpable tension in the room.
Audacious Meaning: Showing a willingness to take risks. Example: The audacious plan surprised everyone.
Xenial Meaning: Friendly to strangers. Example: The host was xenial to all guests.
Pernicious Meaning: Having a harmful effect in a gradual way. Example: The rumor had a pernicious effect on morale.