English word of the day

Definition: (noun) A period of 10 years. Synonyms: decade. Usage: The past decennium has seen many technological advances, but I sometimes wonder if humanity would have been better off without them.

Definition: (noun) Someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals). Synonyms: hawker, packman, pitchman. Usage: He used to tramp the countryside so far and so long that his father would say he feared his son was born to be nothing better than a wandering peddler.

Definition: (verb) Speed up the progress of; facilitate. Synonyms: hasten. Usage: I will do all I can to expedite the processing of your paperwork, but it could still take over a week for your application to be approved.