English word of the day

Definition: (adjective) So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness. Synonyms: boring, ho-hum, irksome, tedious, tiresome, wearisome, dull, slow. Usage: He envied Joe, down in the village,… fantastically and gloriously drunk and forgetful of Monday morning and the week of deadening toil to come.

Definition: (adjective) Threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments. Synonyms: menacing, ominous, sinister, baleful, forbidding. Usage: Number 3, Lauriston Gardens wore an ill-omened and minatory look.

Definition: (noun) An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose. Synonyms: clique, ingroup, camp, pack. Usage: This little coterie of friends was composed of seven famous men, who possessed many talents in common, being poets and musicians, alchemists, philosophers, and mostly hard drinkers as well.