Welcome to About This Word, where Wordsmyth showcases commentary about relevant words in the news and media our users and staff find interesting. Today’s word: “essential.”
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About This Word: “amoral”
Welcome to About This Word, where Wordsmyth showcases commentary about words our users and staff find interesting. Today’s word: “amoral.”
shyster
shaI st@r noun a person, usu. a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. That shyster accepted her payment for his services but did almost nothing for her.
laureate
lor i iht noun one who is honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, esp. in the arts or sciences. He is a Nobel laureate in economics….
malingerer
m@ lIng g@r @er noun one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. The army doctor found nothing wrong with the soldier and concluded…