Choose a word from Vocabulary Lesson 12. In at least one paragraph, define the word in your own words and explain where you encountered it. Describe how understanding this word helps improve your communication or writing skills.

 Prompt Response: The term mendacious is an adjective used to describe someone who is dishonest or prone to lying, or something that is false or untrue. It originates from the Latin word mendax, meaning "lying". It characterizes individuals who habitually tell lies or statements that are intentionally misleading. For example, a mendacious person might fabricate stories to deceive others, and a mendacious report would contain false information. Synonyms for mendacious are "lying," "untruthful," "dishonest," and "deceitful.”

Summary and Reflection: I was not here today.