Vocab of the day #1

1. annals : a chronological record of the events of successive years (the short and simple annals of the poor / the annals of sport history)
   
2. rife : abundant or numerous (rife with tragic air disasters)
   
3. horrendous : hideous; dreadful (the most horrendous lost endured / horrendous explosion shook the whole city)
   
4. fodder : a consumable, often inferior item or resource that is in demand and usually abundant supply; feed for livestock, especially coarsely chopped hay or straw; raw material as for artistic creation (romantic novels intended as fodder for the pulp fiction market / a storyline that typically makes for instant movie fodder)
   
5. finesse : subtly skillful handling of a situation (directed with suprising finesse)
   
6. coax : influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering (a job that requires him to coax concessions from the NCAA)
7. concession : a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business (receive consessions from a company)
   
8. maelstrom : a violent or turbulent situation (caught in the maelstrom of war / deal with the maelstrom of conflicted emotions besetting students, educators and fans)
9. savvy : the cognitive condition of someone who understands (might be able to coax with some savvy marketing / savvy Washington insiders / a banker known for financial savvy)
10. astute : having or showing a clever awareness and resourcefulness in practical matters; having a keen, sharp mind; marked by practical hardheaded intelligence (very astute when it comes to writing comedy sketches)