adjective suh-REE-brul Word of the Day : April 27, 2022 What It Means Cerebral means "of or relating to the brain or intellect," or "primarily intellectual in nature." // The study is on the cerebral functions of infants. // The movie is a cerebral thriller that rewards the viewer's careful attention with intricate plot turns. See the entry > CEREBRAL in … Continue reading Word of the Day – Cerebral
Word of the Day – Minion
Word of the Day : April 26, 2022 Minion noun MIN-yun What It Means A minion is someone who is not powerful or important and who obeys the orders of a powerful leader or boss. // The kingpin has a group of minions to run errands. See the entry > Minion in Context "Witchy Witch, the Wicked Witch of Westchester …, along … Continue reading Word of the Day – Minion
Word of the Day – Hoary
Word of the Day : April 25, 2022 Hoary adjective HOR-ee What It Means Hoary means "so old or so familiar as to be dull" or "gray or white with or as if with age." // The movie's plot was a hoary tale of revenge. // The hoary marmot is a large burrowing rodent with gray fur. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hoary
Word of the Day – Simulacrum
Word of the Day : April 22, 2022 Simulacrum noun sim-yuh-LAK-rum What It Means A simulacrum is a superficial likeness or representation of something. // The wax figure is a perfect simulacrum of the president. See the entry > SIMULACRUM in Context "Bracelets, brooches, collars, and rings drip with diamonds in a simulacrum of a starry night—the galaxy rendered in platinum and gold." — … Continue reading Word of the Day – Simulacrum
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