Word of the Day - “prolix”
prolix \pro-LIKS; PRO-liks\, adjective:
1. Extending to a great length; unnecessarily long; wordy.
2. Tending to speak or write at excessive length.
Origin
Prolix is derived from Latin prolixus, “poured forth, overflowing, extended, long” from pro-, “forward” + liquere, “to be fluid”.
Example Sentence
Marc yawned and dropped his chin into his hand, struggling to look at least mildly interested in Hubert’s tedious, prolix report on the recent Asian ladybeetle infestation.
