GAIR-uh-lus
The garrulous host told story after story, barely letting anyone else speak.
Fun Fact
“Garrulous” comes from Latin garrire, meaning “to chatter.” While sometimes charming, garrulous speech can also wear people down—especially when it’s full of gossip, tangents, or repetition. It’s a favorite descriptor in novels to bring quirky or long-winded characters to life.
OH-nuhs
(noun) A burden, duty, or responsibility—especially one that is difficult or unwelcome.
The onus of proving the theory fell on the scientists who proposed it.
From Latin onus, meaning “load” or “burden.”
Fun Fact
The word onus often appears in legal and ethical discussions, as in the onus of proof—the responsibility to demonstrate a claim’s validity. But beyond the courtroom, it reflects the subtle pressure of expectation we carry in everyday life. Linguists point out that onus has remained almost unchanged for centuries, perhaps because the feeling it describes—weight without visibility—hasn’t changed either. Whether it’s duty, guilt, or accountability, onus names that quiet gravity we all recognize.
Today's Word Salubrious suh-LOO-bree-us Definition (adjective) Health-giving; promoting well-being. Example...
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