Word of the Day: Zephyr

Deft Meaning: Neatly skillful and quick in movement. Example: The artist’s deft brushstrokes brought the painting to life.

Heinous Meaning: Utterly wicked. Example: The crime was heinous.

Jocular Meaning: Fond of joking. Example: He was in a jocular mood at the party.

Palpable Meaning: So intense as to seem almost tangible. Example: There was a palpable tension in the room.

Recalcitrant Meaning: Resisting authority. Example: The recalcitrant student refused to comply.

Tantamount Meaning: Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as. Example: His refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission…