Word of the Day : December 8, 2023 Intrepid adjective in-TREP-id What It Means Intrepid means “fearless, bold, and brave.” // Her college semester abroad sparked a series of intrepid travels around the world. See the entry > INTREPID In context “After a trio of tech billionaires are forewarned of an apocalyptic superbug and flee to a secret doomsday bunker to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Intrepid
Poetry By Heart Competition
The spirit of Poetry By Heart is to encourage young people to explore for poetry, allowing them to develop their confidence with poetry in an enjoyable, accessible and engaging way. How to get involved? Firstly, check out the Poetry By Heart website and have a look through the poems they suggest for students ages 16+. … Continue reading Poetry By Heart Competition
Word of the Day – Tincture
Word of the Day: December 7, 2023 Tincture What It Means Tincture refers to a solution made by mixing a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent. It can also refer to a slight trace of something, as in “a tincture of doubt.” // The shelves behind the apothecary counter were lined with dozens of jars and vials containing tinctures of … Continue reading Word of the Day – Tincture
Word of the Day – Permeable
Word of the Day : December 6, 2023 Permeable adjective PER-mee-uh-bul What It Means Permeable is a synonym of penetrable that is used especially to describe things that have pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through. // The new housing project will include a permeable parking lot to help mitigate stormwater runoff. See the entry > PERMEABLE In … Continue reading Word of the Day – Permeable
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