noun: A positive, beneficial form of stress.
eustress
More Stories Like These
In Today's Word
querulous
Definition: (adjective) Given to complaining; peevish. Synonyms: fretful, whiny. Usage: The teacher's patience was wearing thin, but the …
In Today's Word
execrable
Definition: (adjective) Of very poor quality; unequivocally detestable. Synonyms: hateful, odious, deplorable. Usage: The meal they were served …
In Today's Word
pyrosis
Definition: (noun) A painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating …
In Today's Word
welter
Definition: (noun) A confused mass; a jumble. Synonyms: clutter, jumble, mare's nest, muddle, smother. Usage: Surrounded by a …
In Today's Word
brunneous
adjective: Dark brown.
In Today's Word
inalienable
Definition: (adjective) That cannot be transferred to another or others. Synonyms: unforfeitable. Usage: When he decided to fight …
In Today's Word
contumely
Definition: (noun) A rude expression intended to offend or hurt. Synonyms: insult, revilement, vilification, abuse. Usage: I can …
In Today's Word
edification
Definition: (noun) Intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement Synonyms: enlightenment. Usage: He knew very well that he must tell …
In Today's Word
asperity
Definition: (noun) Harshness of manner; ill temper or irritability. Synonyms: sharpness. Usage: Mr. Nickleby looked very indignant at …
In Today's Word
freebooter
Definition: (noun) Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war). Synonyms: looter, pillager, plunderer, raider. Usage: He …