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Word of the Day : 12th January 2024 Elysian adjective ih-LIZH-un What It Means Something described as elysian is blissful or delightful in a way that evokes something otherworldly. Elysian is also used to mean "of or relating to Elysium"—that is, an eternal paradise for the souls of the heroic and pure in classical mythology. // They were motivated by the … Continue reading Word of the Day : – Elysian

Word of the Day : January 11, 2024 Mangle verb MANG-gul What It Means To mangle something is to ruin it due to carelessness or a lack of skill. Mangle can also mean “to injure or damage something or someone severely by cutting, tearing, or crushing.” // Half-remembering a joke from her favorite sitcom, Ally mangled the punch line, but … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mangle

Word of the Day : January 10, 2024 Tenet What It Means A tenet is a principle, belief, or doctrine that is held to be true by members of an organization, movement, or profession. // On her first day at the fashion institute, Marta learned the basic tenets of the fashion industry. See the entry > TENET … Continue reading Word of the Day – Tenet

Word of the Day : January 9, 2024 Ominous adjective AH-muh-nus What It Means Something described as ominous hints or suggests that something bad is coming or is going to happen. // Our fears about the picnic being cancelled were heightened by the sight of dark, ominous clouds appearing over the horizon. See the entry > OMINOUS In Context "The … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ominous