Word of the Day: December 4, 2023 Avoidupois noun av-er-duh-POYZ What It Means Avoirdupois is synonymous with weight and heaviness, especially as related to the body. It also refers to the series of units of weight based on the pound of 16 ounces and the ounce of 16 drams. // The coach limited his recruiting to linebackers of a certain avoirdupois. See … Continue reading Word of the Day – Avoidupois
Word of the Day -Bifurcate
Word of the Day : December 1, 2023 Bifurcate verb BYE-fer-kayt What It Means When something bifurcates, it divides into two branches or parts; to bifurcate something is to divide it into two branches or parts. // The stream bifurcated into two narrow winding channels. // When a highway bifurcates a forest, it also splits the habitats of animal populations that … Continue reading Word of the Day -Bifurcate
Word of the Day -Felictious
Word of the Day : November 30, 2023 Felictious adjective fih-LISS-uh-tus What It Means Felicitous is an adjective most often used in formal speech and writing to describe something that is very well expressed or suited for some purpose or situation. It can also be used as a synonym for pleasant or delightful. // She had not been asked ahead … Continue reading Word of the Day -Felictious
Word of the Day- Detritus
Word of the Day: November 29, 2023 Detritus noun dih-TRYE-tus What It Means Detritus refers to debris—that is, the pieces that remain when something breaks, falls apart, or is destroyed. // On her trip to Central America, she was fascinated by how much people have learned from the detritus of ancient civilizations. See the entry > DETRITUS In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day- Detritus
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