Word of the Day

ex·pec·to·rate

• To eject from the mouth; spit.
• To cough up and eject by spitting.

Synonyms: cough out, spit up.

Usage: She was unable to expectorate the mucus that had collected in her lungs and was admitted to the hospital.

References

• The Free Dictionary — expectorate
• Wordle — Expectorate

char·y

• Very cautious; wary.
• Not giving or expending freely; sparing.

Synonyms: cagey.

Usage: She was chary of the risks associated with opening her own business.

References

• The Free Dictionary — chary
• Wordle — Chary

fam·ish

• Die of food deprivation.

Synonyms: starve

Usage: Many famished in the countryside during the drought.

References

• The Free Dictionary — famish
• Wordle — Famish

fil·lip

• A snap or light blow made by pressing a fingertip against the thumb and suddenly releasing it.
• An embellishment that excites or stimulates.
• One that is trivial or of little importance.

Synonyms: bonus.

Usage: Spritely tabasco onions, just a little crunch for the top, were an added fillip.

References

• The Free Dictionary — fillip
• Wordle — Fillip

gen·er·al·ist

One who has broad general knowledge and skills in several areas.

Synonyms: Renaissance man.

Usage: The CEO was something of a generalist, and his vast wealth of knowledge proved invaluable to the running of the company.

References

• The Free Dictionary — generalist
• Wordle — Generalist