Word of the Day : December 7, 2021 Ostracize verb AH-struh-syze What It Means Ostracize means "to exclude from a group by common consent." // The Senator knew that he might be ostracized by his party, but he voted with his heart and against the party line, nevertheless. See the entry > Examples "Our mental health suffers if we feel … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ostracize
International Day of Persons With Disabilities
3rd December 2021 "Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind. The commitment to realizing the rights of persons with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; … Continue reading International Day of Persons With Disabilities
Word of the Day – Formite
Word of the Day : December 6, 2021 Formite noun FOH-myte What It Means A fomite is an object (such as a dish, doorknob, or article of clothing) that may be contaminated with bacteria or viruses and serve in their transmission. //Everyday objects that are smooth, like our phones and credit cards, can be fomites. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Formite
Word of the Day – Galvanize
Word of the Day : December 3, 2021 Galvanize verb GAL-vuh-nyze What it Means Galvanize means "to cause (people) to take action on something that they are excited or concerned about." // The council's proposal to close the library has galvanized the town's residents. See the entry > Examples "I think circumstances we've been through helped get us to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Galvanize
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