English word of the day

Definition: (adjective) Expressing or manifesting praise or approval. Synonyms: approbative, affirmative. Usage: Her father's plausive nod was likely as much praise as Jane would receive from her stoic parents.

Definition: (noun) An effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds. Synonyms: straw man. Usage: She was determined, therefore, to contrive as lifelike a scarecrow as ever was seen … so that it should begin its sentinel's duty that very morning.

Definition: (verb) Accord or comport with. Synonyms: befit, suit. Usage: Therefore it beseems us as true knights to prick on bravely, not idly weep.