Today's Word

Glib

glib

Definition

(adjective) Fluent and confident in speech, but shallow, insincere, or lacking thought.

Example

His glib explanation sounded convincing, but it crumbled under basic questioning.

Word Origin

Mid 17th century: probably from Low German glibberig, meaning “slippery.”

Fun Fact

Glib is often used to describe people who are too quick with their words—especially when it feels rehearsed, dismissive, or disingenuous. Think of sales pitches that sound slick but empty, or politicians who talk around the truth with practiced ease. It’s not a compliment—glibness suggests style over substance, and the listener often walks away feeling talked at, not to.

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Sequester

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Sequester

sih-KWES-ter

Definition

(verb) To isolate or remove something—or someone—from others; to set apart.

Example

During the trial, the judge decided to sequester the jury to prevent outside influence.

Word Origin

Sequester comes from the Latin sequestrare, meaning “to surrender something to a trustee” or “to set aside.” Over centuries, the meaning shifted toward isolation and removal—particularly in legal, environmental, and scientific contexts where something is intentionally kept separate.

Fun Fact

In environmental science, carbon sequestration refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to reduce greenhouse gases. Forests, wetlands, and even certain types of soil act as natural carbon banks, quietly pulling CO₂ out of the atmosphere and locking it away. This idea of “pulling something out of circulation” connects directly back to the core meaning of the word.

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Sequester

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