English word of the day

Definition: (noun) An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service. Synonyms: old hand, old-timer, warhorse, veteran. Usage: The proposal was seductive, but La Ramee was an old stager, acquainted with all the traps a prisoner was likely to set.

Definition: (adjective) Not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially. Synonyms: man-made. Usage: I am a great animal lover and will not even wear synthetic leather for fear that it will be mistaken for the real thing.

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.