ab-SKOND
The thief absconded with the stolen jewels before anyone noticed.
Fun Fact
“Abscond” comes from the Latin abscondere, meaning “to hide away.” While it’s often used in legal or criminal contexts, it can also describe dramatic escapes in literature or film. Think of a character who vanishes mysteriously or flees after a scandal—they’ve absconded!
FATCH-oo-us
(adjective) Silly, foolish, or pointless — especially in a complacent or smug way.
His fatuous remarks during the meeting only made the situation more awkward.
From Latin fatuus, meaning “foolish” or “simple-minded.”
Fun Fact
Unlike plain foolishness, fatuous behavior carries an air of unaware self-satisfaction. Think of someone making bold, confident claims that are wildly misguided. Philosophers like Nietzsche used the term to critique shallow thinking disguised as wisdom. In modern usage, it often describes comments, arguments, or decisions that are foolish precisely because the person delivering them believes they are clever.
Today's Word Pertinacious per-tuh-NAY-shus Definition (adjective) Holding firmly to an...
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