English word of the day

Definition: (adjective) Intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner. Synonyms: busybodied, interfering, officious. Usage: Though she means well, my meddlesome mother invariably drives away all of my boyfriends with her unwelcome intrusions.

Definition: (noun) A hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head. Synonyms: borecole, kale. Usage: Although he thought his aunt's boiled colewort was disgusting, Harold politely ate the meal without complaint.

Definition: (noun) The act of positioning close together (or side by side). Synonyms: juxtaposition, apposition. Usage: Nina gained notoriety among interior designers for her brilliant collocation of unusual colors and shapes.