Word of the Week

Milieu means a person’s social or physical environment.

For example, “Keith’s business milieu turned negative when he refused to work overtime to complete a key customer project.”

Voracity means the quality or state of being ravenous or insatiable.

For example, “Keith’s voracity for sales data knew no bounds.”

Acolyte means a follower; one who attends or assists a leader.

For example, “Keith arrived at the meeting with one of his acolytes, an eager, newly hired intern.”

Halcyon means peaceful, happy, prosperous.

For example, “Keith fondly remembered the halcyon days of 2016 when his team broke all of the company’s sales records.”

Bereft means lacking something needed, wanted, or expected.

For example, “Keith was bereft of ideas when it came to mapping a sales strategy for the next quarter.”

Debunk means to prove something is wrong or false.

For example, “Keith debunked the rumor that his accounting team was receiving an extra week of paid vacation.”