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Word of the Week: Menagerie
Menagerie means a place where animals are kept; a varied mixture.
For example, “When Keith passed the interns’ cubicle, he lost his temper when he saw the menagerie of overturned boxes, scattered file folders, and fast food wrappers that filled the space.”
Word of the Week: Redolent
Redolent means evocative, suggestive; exuding fragrance, aromatic.
For example, “Keith felt that the CEO’s speech was redolent of combat and infighting and, therefore, totally inappropriate.”
Word of the Week: Homogeneous
Homogeneous means the same or similar in kind or nature; uniform structure.
For example, “Keith was struck by the homogeneous blend of personalities of his new sales team.”
Word of the Week: Maladroit
Maladroit means inept, lacking skill or cleverness especially in handling situations.
For example, “Keith’s maladroit management of the tradeshow caused a lot of hurt feelings.”
Word of the Week: Cursory
Cursory means rapidly and often superficially performed or produced.
For example, “Because of Keith’s cursory inspection of the supply room, he failed to notice they were out of Post-It Notes.”
Word of the Week: Anathema
Anathema means someone or something intensely disliked or loathed.
After taking credit for the record-breaking sales quarter, Keith was anathema to the sales team.
Word of the Week: Nefarious
Nefarious means wicked, evil.
“Keith hatched a nefarious plot to sabotage the HR director’s plan to cancel the Christmas party.”
Word of the Week: Eponymous
Eponymous means of, relating to, or being the person or thing for whom or which something is named.
“Keith, a life-long fan of The Doors rock band, cherished their eponymous album entitled The Doors.”
Word of the Week: Penchant
Penchant means a strong inclination.
“Keith’s penchant for expensive office furniture got him in trouble more than once with his boss.”
Word of the Week: Onerous
Onerous means imposing or constituting a burden, troublesome.
“Keith was given the onerous task of telling the regional manager that he was fired.”