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Word of the Day : January 20, 2022 Non Sequitur noun NAHN-SEK-wuh-ter What It Means A non sequitur is a statement that either does not logically follow from or is not clearly related to what was previously said. // The host's non sequitur about the award recipient's unconventional dress did not go unnoticed by her fans on social media. See … Continue reading Word of The Day – Non Sequitur

Word of the Day : January 19, 2022 Debilitating adjective dih-BILL-uh-tay-ting What It Means Debilitating means "causing serious impairment of strength or ability to function." // The flu can be debilitating for several days. See the entry > DEBILITATING in Context "Smartphone addiction is a real thing, and it can be really debilitating. This rings even more true in the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Debilitating

Word of the Day : January 18, 2022 Winsome adjective WIN-sum What It Means Winsome means "pleasing or cheerful." // The interviewers all remarked on the candidate's winsome personality, which made her stand out among the other qualified job applicants. See the entry > Winsome in Context "Among the fabled activists who risked their lives and transformed those of … Continue reading Word of The Day – Winsome

Word of the Day : January 17, 2022 Stola noun STOH-luh What It Means A stola is a long, draped robe worn by women of ancient Rome. // The traditional garment worn by women in ancient Rome was the stola; men wore the corresponding toga. STOLA in Context "Lady Liberty is dressed in a free-flowing robe called a stola. Over the stola, … Continue reading Word of The Day – Stola