18th January

5 words a day


1. Guffaw , Verb: laugh boisterously.
Whenever the jester fell to the ground in mock pain, the king guffawed, exposing his yellow fang-like teeth.


2. Surly, Adjective: inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace.
Every morning, Jack was a surly, unhappy person , but once he ate breakfast, he became loving, laughing, and a joy to be around.


3. Melancholy, noun: a deep, long-lasting sadness
Hamlet is a figure of tremendous melancholy : he doesn't have a truly cheerful scene throughout the entire play.


4. Belittle, verb: lessen the importance, dignity, or reputation of
A good teacher will never belittle his students, but will instead empower them.


5. Eccentric, adjective: highly unconventional or unusual(usually describes a person)
Mozart was well-known for his eccentricities, often speaking words to confuse those around him.