Word of the Day

jit·ney

• A small motor vehicle, such as a bus or van, that transports passengers on a route for a small fare.
• Archaic A nickel.

Synonyms: autobus, bus, charabanc, coach, double-decker, motorbus, motorcoach, omnibus, passenger vehicle.

Usage: She rode the jitney to work every day.

References

• The Free Dictionary — jitney
• Wordle — Jitney

plau·dit

• Enthusiastic expression of praise or approval.

Synonyms: acclaim, acclamation, eclat.

Usage: The ballet at length came to a close, and the curtain fell amid the loud, unanimous plaudits of an enthusiastic and delighted audience.

References

• The Free Dictionary — plaudit
• Wordle — Plaudit

sliv·er

• A slender piece cut, split, or broken off; a splinter.
• A small narrow piece, portion, or plot.

Synonyms: paring, shaving.

Usage: I fed it, shaving by shaving, and sliver by sliver, till at last it was snapping and crackling as it laid hold of the smaller chips and sticks.

References

• The Free Dictionary — sliver
• Wordle — Sliver

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