Word of the Day: Tantamount
Tantamount
Meaning: Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
Example: His refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Meaning: Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
Example: His refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Beguile Meaning: To charm or enchant. Example: He beguiled the audience with his stories.
Facetious Meaning: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor. Example: His facetious remarks were not appreciated at the meeting.
Demagogue Meaning: A leader who seeks support by appealing to desires. Example: The demagogue stirred unrest among the people.
Efficacious Meaning: Effective in producing a desired result. Example: The medicine proved efficacious in treating the illness.
Furtive Meaning: Secretive or sly. Example: He cast a furtive glance at the document.
Disparate Meaning: Different in kind. Example: They came from disparate backgrounds.