Word of the Day: Xenial

Misanthrope Meaning: A person who dislikes others. Example: He was a misanthrope who avoided society.

Juxtapose Meaning: Place or deal with close together for contrasting effect. Example: The exhibition juxtaposed modern art with classical pieces.

Palpable Meaning: Able to be touched or felt. Example: There was a palpable tension in the room.

Pernicious Meaning: Having a harmful effect in a gradual way. Example: The rumor had a pernicious effect on morale.

Quintessential Meaning: Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. Example: He is the quintessential English…

Quagmire Meaning: A difficult or precarious situation. Example: The negotiations became a quagmire.