Word of the Day

Friday: Jovial: Adjective. Describes people as well as moods, attitudes, etcetera that are cheerful and jolly.  The audience was in a jovial mood as the headlining comedian walked onto the stage.

Saturday: Askance: Adverb. In a way that shows a lack of trust or approval or with a side glance.  Several people eyed them askance when they walked into the room.

Sunday: Nonage: Noun. The period of immaturity or youth. Monkeys are far more developed during nonage than adolescents are.

Monday:  Pronk: Verb. Leap in the air with an arched back and stiff legs, typically as  form of display or when threatened.

Tuesday:  Entelechy: Noun. The realization of potential. The supposed vital principle that guides the development and functioning of an organism or other system organism.

Wednesday:  Anon: Adverb. Shortly, soon.  Don’t worry, I’ll see you anon.

Thursday: Equable: Adjective. Not varying or fluctuating greatly. Not easily disturbed or angered, calm and even-tempered. His equable nature made him the ideal mediator for neighborhood disputes.