A Word A Day

Monday

gaffe a social or diplomatic blunder (He realized he had committed a gaffe when he mispronounced her name.)

Tuesday

astringent harshly biting, very critical (Paint thinner is astringent. The teacher's astringent comments were hurtful. )

Wednesday

hallowed worthy of respect because of age or relligion. (A cemetery is hallowed ground. The school's hallowed tradition of ...)

Thursday

spite a desire to harm, annoy, frustrate or humiliate another person (The remarks to the principal were  made out of spite.)

Friday

gorgeous extremely good looking, enjoyable or pleasant (The presentation of the desert was gorgeous.)