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Sapient Word of the Day: 26th May 2023 adjective SAY-pee-unt What It Means Sapient is a formal word that means “possessing or expressing great wisdom.” // She was grateful to have in her mentor an ever-reliable source of sapient career advice. See the entry > SAPIENT In Context “Many wise and sapient social historians have written on the American cult, and … Continue reading Word of the Day – Sapient

Hobbyhorse Word of the Day: 25th May 2023 noun HAH-bee-horss What It Means Hobbyhorse usually refers to a topic that someone dwells on, returning to again and again, especially in conversation. // The so-called “Curse of the Bambino” was a favorite hobbyhorse of my Red Sox-loving grandfather until the team finally won the World Series in 2004. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hobbyhorse

Adumbrate verb AD-um-brayt What It Means Adumbrate is a formal verb with several meanings that all have to do with figurative shadows. It can mean “to foreshadow vaguely,” as in “a childhood interest in ants that adumbrated a career in biology”; it can mean “to suggest or outline partially,” as in “a few sentences that adumbrate the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Adumbrate

Word of the Day : 23rd May 2023 Bower noun BOW-er What It Means Bower is a literary word that usually refers to a garden shelter made with tree boughs or vines twined together. // Resting in the shade of the bower was the perfect way to cool off during the hot summer afternoon. See the entry > BOWER … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bower