Word of the Week

1. ATROCITY– noun.

An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.

2. BEREFT– adjective.

Deprived of or lacking something. 

3. CHASTISE– verb. 

To punish or scold someone severely. 

4. DIATRIBE– noun.

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

5. ELUCIDATE– verb.

Make something clear; explain. 

6. FIASCO– noun.

A complete and embarrassing failure.

7. GARRULOUS– adjective.

Extremely talkative. 

8. HARROWING– adjective.

Very upsetting or distressing.

9. INTREPID– adjective.

Fearless and brave

10. JARGON– noun. 

Words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for other people to understand. 

11. KINDLING– noun. 

Small pieces of wood used for lighting fires. 

12. LINCHPIN– noun.

A person or thing vital to an organisation. 

13. METICULOUS– adjective.

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.