Word of the Day: Truncate

Burgeon Meaning: To grow rapidly. Example: The city’s population burgeoned in the 20th century.

Pernicious Meaning: Harmful. Example: The pernicious weed damaged the crops.

Sanguine Meaning: Optimistic or positive. Example: Despite the setbacks, she remained sanguine about the project.

Abnegation Meaning: Renouncing a belief or claim. Example: His abnegation of power surprised his supporters.

Fastidious Meaning: Very attentive to detail. Example: He was fastidious about his appearance.

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