English word of the day

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.

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.