English word of the day

Definition: (adjective) Of textiles; having a rough surface. Synonyms: homespun, nubby, slubbed. Usage: Instead of offering something soft and comfortable, the saleswoman handed me a sweater knitted of tweedy yarns.

Definition: (noun) Formal systematic questioning. Synonyms: examination. Usage: The defendant refused to confess his guilt, despite the prosecutor's aggressive interrogatory.

Definition: (adjective) Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste. Synonyms: uncouth, vulgar, coarse, common. Usage: My mechanic is a rough-cut man who makes little time for pleasantries, but I use him because he always gives me an honest price and does good work.