Word of the Day-- Week of November 9

By kenzie_fate

  • Contagious

    Adjective// Spread by direct or indirect contact; spreading from person to person. That cold you have is contagious because I have it now.

  • Peril

    Noun// Exposure to harm or injury; danger; jeopard. This construction site has peril so people should be in here without a hard hat.

  • Lurid

    Adjective// vivid in a harsh or shocking way; startling; sensational. That was a lurid day when the baby unexpectedly came.

  • Patriarch

    Noun// A man of great age and dignity; the oldest individual of a class or group. My grandpa could be called a patriarch of his group of friends because he is the oldest.

  • Tyranny

    Noun// Oppressive and unjust government; very cruel and unjust use of power or authority. Our government is not a tyranny because they don't tourcher Americans.