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.