Word of the Week

Meritorious means deserving of honor or esteem.

For example, “Keith received a plaque for his meritorious leadership during the PR crisis that almost closed the company.”

Rectitude means the quality or state of being correct in judgement or procedure; moral integrity.

For example, “Keith’s insistence on fiscal rectitude saved the company from financial ruin.”

Aegis means protection; shield.

For example, “Keith hated the fact that the incompetent COO was under the aegis of the CEO, and could never be fired.”

Sacrosanct means treated as if holy; immune from criticism; inviolable.

For example, “Keith considered his quarterly reports sacrosanct and never allowed anyone to edit them.”

Menagerie means a place where animals are kept; a varied mixture.

For example, “When Keith passed the interns’ cubicle, he lost his temper when he saw the menagerie of overturned boxes, scattered file folders, and fast food wrappers that filled the space.”

Redolent means evocative, suggestive; exuding fragrance, aromatic.

For example, “Keith felt that the CEO’s speech was redolent of combat and infighting and, therefore, totally inappropriate.”