Word of the Day

Friday: Prolix: adjective. Using too many words; long-winded. The professor’s prolix lecture stretched far beyond the scheduled class time.

Saturday: Quintessence: noun. The purest or most perfect example of something. Her performance was the quintessence of grace and professionalism.

Sunday: Cordial: adjective. Warm, friendly, and sincere. The host offered a cordial greeting to every guest who arrived.

Monday: Onus: noun. A burden, responsibility, or duty. The onus of completing the final report fell on the project manager.

Tuesday: Psychagogic: adjective. Influencing or guiding the soul or mind. The poet’s psychagogic words inspired the audience to reflect deeply on their lives.

Wednesday: Paragon: noun. A model of excellence or perfection. The veteran nurse was regarded as a paragon of compassion and dedication.

Thursday: Stasis: noun. A state of inactivity, stability, or little change. After years of stasis, the small town finally began to grow again.