This week we continue our vocabulary-building series, “The Closing Word.” Each week we provide a new word to help build your vocabulary and show you an example of how to use it.
This week’s closing word:
nugatory
Pronounced: (NOOG-uh-tor-ee)
Adjective:
of no real value
From Vocabulary.com: “An adjective meaning “trifling, of no value,” nugatory comes from the Latin nugatorius ”worthless, futile,” which in turn came from the also Latin nugatory – “jester, trifle.” It’s a word you probably don’t hear too often, but it’s a fun and descriptive one to use. ”
Example:
“Her house was exquisitely maintained and the home inspection report included only nugatory flaws.”
