Word of the Week

Perfunctory means characterized by routine: mechanical; lacking interest or enthusiasm.

For example, “The CEO felt that Keith’s response to the sales rally was perfunctory and, therefore, that he wasn’t a team player.”

Intersperse means to insert something at intervals among other things.

For example, “Keith opted to intersperse the good news with the bad news about the branch closings.”

Laudable means worthy of praise, commendable.

For example, “While the intern’s report was poorly written, Keith felt it was a laudable attempt.”

Nebbish means a timid, weak or ineffectual person.

For example, “Keith considered his boss’ cousin a nebbish and would never have hired him.”

Empirical means an opinion or fact based on something you observed or experienced rather than on theory or logic.

For example, “Keith wanted the company’s annual report to be supported with empirical evidence whenever possible.”

Kakistocracy means a country or society governed by its least competent citizens.

For example, “Keith took heart when he discovered the low number of kakistocracies in the world.”