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
Word of The Day – Gloss
Word of the Day : January 14, 2022 Gloss verb GLAHSS What It Means Gloss means "to provide a brief explanation of a difficult or obscure word or expression" or, generally, "to explain or interpret." // The text of the book is relatively jargon-free and most of the technical vocabulary has been glossed. See the entry > Gloss In … Continue reading Word of The Day – Gloss
Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January
One Day 27th January is the day we pause for reflection, and remembrance for the six million Jewish people (Including anyone they consider different for example gay people, and the disabled) who were persecuted by the Nazis; and the genocides that have occurred in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. One Day is the theme for … Continue reading Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January
Word of the Day – Meritorious
Meritorious adjective mair-uh-TOR-ee-us What It Means Meritorious means "deserving of honor or esteem." // At the gathering, the company's president expressed his gratitude to employees for their meritorious service. See the entry > Meritorious in Context "It's no secret that these companies have a lot on the line here. They're well resourced, and they're going to marshal every argument … Continue reading Word of the Day – Meritorious
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