English word of the day

Definition: (noun) The act of positioning close together (or side by side). Synonyms: juxtaposition, apposition. Usage: Nina gained notoriety among interior designers for her brilliant collocation of unusual colors and shapes.

Definition: (adjective) (Of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful. Synonyms: brawny, hefty, muscular. Usage: She saw the sinewy form leap to the shoulder of the lion, hurtling against the leaping beast like a huge, animate battering ram.

Definition: (noun) Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others. Synonyms: opportunism, self-interest, expedience. Usage: He had one devoted friend at least, and he had conquered one soul in the world that was neither rudimentary nor tainted with self-seeking.