English word of the day

Definition: (verb) Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action). Synonyms: alternate, interchange, tack, switch. Usage: Larry may promise you a ticket now, but I would not be surprised if he flip-flops on that decision later.

Definition: (noun) A place of shelter or concealment. Synonyms: den. Usage: There are rumors that criminals once used this abandoned warehouse as a hideout, but they have never been confirmed.

Definition: (noun) A waterproof overshoe. Synonyms: arctic, rubber, gumshoe. Usage: This rain is not going to stop any time soon, so you had better dig your galoshes out of the closet.