Word of the Day

in·ex·o·ra·ble

• Not capable of being persuaded by entreaty; relentless
• unyielding; relentless.

Synonyms: determined, firm, hard-nosed

Reference

Wordle — Inexorable

par·lous

• Perilous; dangerous
• full of danger or risk : hazardous

Usage:”Given the fragile state of the economy, this is a parlous time to be making uncertain investments,” said the financial advisor.

Reference

Wordle — Parlous

shod·dy

• Of inferior workmanship and materials.

Synonyms: jerry-built.

Usage: As I lowered myself into the shoddy chair beside her, I held my breath and prayed that it would not collapse under my full weight.

References

• The Free Dictionary — shoddy
• Wordle — Shoddy

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

cur·so·ry

• Performed with haste and scant attention to detail.

Synonyms: casual, passing, perfunctory.

Usage: Mr. Jones was late for work and had to forgo a leisurely breakfast for a quick cup of coffee and a cursory glance at the newspaper’s headlines.

References

• The Free Dictionary — cursory
• Wordle — Cursory