Word of the Day

• Meticulous


  showing great attetnion to detail. Being very careful and precise.
• Colloquialism


  Non-formal words and phrases that people use when talking to one another in relaxed settings. Sometimes can be classified as slang/jargon. Ex. Gimme, Dunno, Yall
• Connoisseur


  An expert on a particular topic or matter
• Grandiloquence


  Extravagant languae, style, or manner as a means to impress
• Rhetoric


  The art of using persuasive speaking or writing. Rhetoric is the usage of language that has a long lasting persuasive, science, and meaningful effect on the reader/listener.
• Melancholy


  Provokes a sad and depressing mood, tone, or vibe.
• idiosyncrasy


  A habit or mannerism that people have, This is like a quirk.
• Superfluos


  An unnesessary amount of something. Exceeding what is actullay needed.
• Enigma


  Someone or something that is mysterious, puzzling, and hard to understand
• Preposterous


  Utterly ridiculous and absurd
• Allegory


  Literature that can be interpreted with both a literal meaning, but also with a hidden meaning. Usually these hidden meanings are moral or political.
• Epitome


  Perfect example or representation of something.
• Obsolete


  No longer in need or demand. Out of date
• Sagacious


  Having/showing the ability to make quick, wise decisions and judgements about a situtation.
• frivolous


  having no serious ourpose or value
• tenacious


  determined and persistent
• cynical


  The belief that people are distrustful, selfish, and will only do things that will benefit themselves
• Camaraderie


  A group of mutral trust and friendship
• Flat Character


  Usually an uncomplicated character who has no flaws or traits that complicate the plot. These characters are usually boring, plain, or sometimes in the background. Their presence does not alter the plot much.
• Stock Character


  Stock charcters are usually sterotypical and can be easily categorized or recognized
• Strenuous


  Requiring great strength and/or effort
• Satire


  The use of humor, ridicule, or exaggeration to expose and criticize stupidity. Usually this is used to expose flaws or opinions in contemporary politics, social/moral issues, etc.
• Verbal Irony


  A type of irony where the speaker says one thing but means something entirely different. Sometimes they do this to express anger, humor, or frustration.
• Situational Irony


  A type of irony that occurs where the opposite of wwhat id expected happens, resulting in humorous or tragic consequences
• Epiphany


  A moment of sudden realization or insight.
• Hiatus


  A temporary pause or gap in a sequence or a process
• Local Colour


  Literature that focuses on features of dialect, slang, customs, and other features that are specific to a specific geographical region.
• Innocous


  Harmless
• Zenth


  When something is at the most successful or powerful point
• Ephemeral


  Temporary or short in duration
• Hapless


  Unfortunate and unlucky
• Tranquilty


  Calm and relaxed
• Reverence


  Showing or having great and profoud respect for someone or something
• Beguile


  To charm or enchant someone in a deceptive way
• Sanguine


  Remaining optimistic and positive, espically during times of hardship.
• Fickle


  Changing frequently
• Hanartia


  The Fatal flaw that leads to hero/heroine's downfall. Sometimes the hamartia deals with greed, pride, or lust.
• Presumptuous


  Failing to notice or understand what is permitted or appropriate for a given situation
• Quell


  To put an end to/ to stop (sometimes with force)
• Euphemism


  A more mild word/expression that is substituted in for terms that are often too harsh. Usually euphemusmms are used when referring to something unpleasant or embarssing