Word of the Day

Friday: Benevolent: adjective. Kind, generous, and well-meaning. The benevolent neighbor quietly paid for the family’s groceries during a difficult month.

Saturday:  Firth: noun. A narrow inlet of the sea, often found in Scotland. The fishing boats drifted peacefully across the firth at sunrise.

Sunday: Sacrosanct: adjective. Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with. In their household, Sunday dinner was considered sacrosanct family time.

Monday: Lacuna: noun. A gap, missing part, or empty space in something. Historians struggled to explain the lacuna in the ancient manuscript.

Tuesday: Malaise: noun. A general feeling of discomfort, uneasiness, or dissatisfaction. A sense of malaise spread through the office after the unexpected announcement.

Wednesday: Pusillanimous: adjective. Lacking courage or determination; timid. His pusillanimous response disappointed those expecting strong leadership.

Thursday: Hylic: adjective. Relating to physical matter or material existence. The philosopher contrasted hylic concerns with spiritual pursuits.