Word of the day

Vapid. [adj. VAP-id] Vapid means lacking in imagination or interest, or devoid of spirit or animation. Near synonyms include dull, boring, sterile, inane, and tedious. Example: “Even before the appetizer was served, Sue had grown tired of her date’s vapid conversation.” Vapid can also mean lacking in sharpness or flavor. Near synonyms of this sense include flat, tasteless, and stale. This word is from the Latin vapidus, which is akin to the Latin vapor (steam). It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century