Capricious is a formal word that describes someone or something governed or characterized by impulsivity or unpredictability. The employees were at the mercy of a capricious manager who always seemed to impose deadlines at the last minute.
(count) 1 : an animal or plant that is produced from two animals or plants of different kinds a hybrid of two roses 2 : something that is formed by combining two or more things The band plays a hybrid Read More …
Hoopla refers to talk or writing that is designed to get people excited about or interested in something, often with the implication that the person using the word does not find the thing exciting or interesting. Marvin didn’t understand all Read More …
Parry has two basic meanings. To parry can be to defend yourself by turning away from or pushing aside a weapon, assault, etc., or to evade something, such as a question, especially by using a clever response. Players of the Read More …
required by a law or rule This meeting is mandatory for all employees. (=all employees must go to this meeting) The mandatory fine for littering is $200. (=everyone caught littering must pay $200) a mandatory retirement age (=an age at Read More …
Midriff refers to the area around a person’s middle, that is, the front of their body between the chest and the waist. Even the store’s winter line of clothing includes a number of midriff-baring tops, albeit paired with oversized cardigans Read More …