fat-u-ous / ˈfa-chü-əs adjective 1. foolish or inanely sillyNo mistake is more common and more fatuous than appealing to logic in cases which are beyond her jurisdiction.Samuel Butler, 1835-1902 2. unreal; illusoryEverybody...
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Word of the Day: Dam and Damn
Damdam / dăm nouna wall built across a river or lake that controls water flowWords, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom. William...
Word of the Day: Sisyphean
sis-y-phe-an / ˌsisəˈfēən adjective 1. referring to the mythological character Sisyphus, of or relating to a task that seems endless or as if no progress will be madeLife is a Sisyphean race, run ever faster toward a finish line...
Word of the Day: Quiet
qui-et / ˈkwīət adjective 1. making little to no soundYou must keep quiet or say only things that improve silence.Greek Proverb 2. having little to no motion; calmThe heart of the wise man lies quiet like limpid...