Gregory Isaacs dies Reggae legend Gregory Isaacs has died after a battle with cancer. Isaacs, who was 59 years old, died on Monday morning at his home in London where he spent part of his time.
Sagacity is the quality of being wise or having good judgment. An example of sagacity is when a person refuses to get in the car with someone who has been drinking. sagacity. pl. sagacity. The quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and farsighted; wisdom.
Mendacity is a tendency to lie. Your friend might swear that he didn't eat your secret chocolate stash, but you'll find it hard to believe him if he's known for his mendacity. Anyone in the habit of lying frequently has the characteristic of mendacity. People often accuse government officials of mendacity, or being less than honest. You're bound to get frustrated by the mendacity of your friend who's a pathological liar. Mendacity comes from the Latin root word mendacium, or lie..