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Word of the Day : January 18, 2024 Axiomatic adjective ak-see-uh-MAT-ik What It Means Axiomatic is a formal adjective that describes something—usually a statement—that is understood as obviously true, such that it is or should be taken for granted. // It is axiomatic that successful athletes are not just talented, but have put in years of dedicated training. See … Continue reading Word of the Day – Axiomatic

Word of the Day : January 17, 2024 Whinge verb WINJ What It Means Whinge is a verb used especially in British English to mean "to complain fretfully." // Everyone at the pub was whinging about the television not working. See the entry > WHINGE In Context "In his customary forthright manner, [Prince] Philip wanted to do much more than whinge about the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Whinge

Word of the Day : January 16, 2024 Bunkum noun BUNG-kum What It Means Bunkum is an old-fashioned and informal word that refers to foolish or insincere talk or ideas. // As usual, the politician let out a load of bunkum during his speech. See the entry > BUNKUM In Context "The German chemist’s interests also stretched to human nutrition. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bunkum

Word of the Day: January 15, 2024 Oneiric adjective oh-NYE-rik What It Means Oneiric is an adjective meaning "of or relating to dreams." // The paintings, filled with fantastical imagery conjured by the artist's imagination, have a compellingly oneiric quality. See the entry > ONEIRIC In Context "The poem operates by a kind of fairy logic: mesmerizing, oneiric, enchanted, with … Continue reading Word of the Day – Oneiric