Words to Learn: Folderol, Brume, Credo, Vapid

Every day, I receive an email from Dictionary.com with a "word of the day." It's a great way to increase your vocabulary. Whenever you read a word of the day, think of something or someone in your life it applies to, and you'll remember it. Here are some Words of the day:  Folderol, Brume, Credo, Vapid. Check them out and use them! 

  
WORD OF THE DAY -folderol [ fol-duh-rol ] noun 

MEANING: mere nonsense; foolish talk or ideas

More about folderol 

First recorded in 1695–1705. Originally referred to a nonsense refrain in songs; of obscure origin.

EXAMPLES OF FOLDEROL 

• • The article was filled with folderol, lacking any serious research or evidence. 
• • The politician’s speech was criticized as folderol, offering plenty of charm but no real policy.

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WORD OF THE DAY  brume [ broom ] noun 

MEANING: mist; fog

EXAMPLES OF BRUME 

• • She loved the way the brume settled over the fields, creating a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere. 
• • The lighthouse’s beam cut through the brume, guiding ships safely to shore.

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WORD OF THE DAY credo [ kree-doh ] noun 

MEANING: a system of principles or beliefs

EXAMPLES OF CREDO 

• • The company’s credo, “customer first,” guides every decision they make. 
• • She lived by the credo that hard work and perseverance would lead to success.

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  WORD OF THE DAY vapid [ vap-id ] adjective 

MEANING: without liveliness or spirit; flat; dull

More about vapid 

• First recorded in 1650–60. 
  
• From Latin vapidus, “flat, lacking flavor,” akin to vapor, in the sense of lacking substance, being made up of steam or heat.

EXAMPLES OF VAPID 

• The party was all small talk and vapid without any meaningful conversations. 
• I lost interest in the novel because the characters were vapid and one-dimensional.