English word of the day

Definition: (verb) Become gelatinous. Synonyms: jell, set. Usage: We waited patiently for the jello to congeal before cutting it into fun shapes with cookie cutters. Discuss

Definition: (noun) The act or an instance of making a conscious choice or decision. Synonyms: willing. Usage: Without volition I leaned toward her, as a tree is swayed by the wind.

Definition: (adjective) Difficult to understand. Synonyms: deep, recondite. Usage: The professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them.