English word of the day

Definition: (adjective) Cleverly amusing in tone. Synonyms: bantering, facetious. Usage: The student made a tongue-in-cheek remark about his dog having eaten his overdue math homework.

Definition: (adjective) Of or relating to the spleen. Synonyms: lienal. Usage: Julian was overjoyed as his doctor explained that his splenic tumor had gone into remission.

Definition: (verb) Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally. Synonyms: degrade, disgrace, put down. Usage: The CEO makes it a point to regularly demean employees in front of their colleagues, as he believes that a little public humiliation goes a long way in keeping people in their places.