English word of the day

Definition: (noun) An aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades. Synonyms: eggbeater, helicopter, chopper. Usage: The boy's remote-controlled whirlybird zipped across the lawn and over the backyard fence.

Definition: (adjective) Aggressively and persistently persuasive. Synonyms: forceful, aggressive, compelling, intensive, persistent, persuasive. Usage: I do not usually buy cologne, but the high-pressure salesman eventually convinced me to give in.

Definition: (verb) Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. Synonyms: deflect, head off, avert, avoid, debar, obviate. Usage: Norman of Torn, if you are not the son of the old man you call father may God forfend that England ever guesses your true parentage.