Word of the Day : January 16, 2026 Vendetta noun ven-DET-uh What It Means Vendetta refers to an active and mutual hatred between two families or groups, also known as a blood feud. It can also refer to an often prolonged series of retaliatory, vengeful, or hostile acts, or to a commitment to carrying out such acts. // … Continue reading Word of the Day: Vendetta
Word of the Day: Cloying
Word of the Day : Cloying Cloying adjective KLOY-ing What It Means loying is used disapprovingly to describe something that is too sweet, pleasant, or sentimental. // She finds most romantic comedies cloying and predictable. See the entry > CLOYING In Context “Images of her came to me often, as did snatches of songs in her repertoire, which she … Continue reading Word of the Day: Cloying
Word of the Day: Umbrage
Word of the Day : January 13, 2026 Umbrage noun UM-brij What It Means Umbrage refers to a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done. It is often used in the phrase “take umbrage.” // Some listeners took umbrage at the podcaster’s remarks about the event. See the entry > UMBRAGE In Context “The one … Continue reading Word of the Day: Umbrage
Word of the Day: Brackish
Word of the Day: Brackish adjective BRACK-ish What It Means Brackish, meaning “somewhat salty,” usually describes water or bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and estuaries. The word can also mean “not appealing to the taste” or “repulsive.” // The river becomes brackish as we approach the tidemark. See the entry > BRACKISH In Context “The blood-testing organs don’t … Continue reading Word of the Day: Brackish
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