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Word of the Day : June 10, 2025 Minutia noun muh-NOO-shee-uh What It Means Minutia refers to a small or minor detail. It is usually used in its plural form minutiae. // Unaccustomed to legalese, I was bewildered by the contract's minutiae. See the entry > MINUTIA In Context “The novel is an intricate thatch of corkscrew twists, vivid characters, … Continue reading Word of the Day : Minutia

Word of the Day : June 9, 2025 Eloquent adjective EL-uh-kwunt What It Means An eloquent speaker or writer expresses ideas forcefully and fluently; an eloquent speech or piece of writing likewise expresses ideas in such a way. Eloquent can also describe something that is vividly or movingly expressive. // She received high marks for her eloquent essay about gardening … Continue reading Word of the Day: Eloquent

Word of the Day : June 6, 2025  Festoon verb fess-TOON What It Means Festoon usually means "to cover or decorate (something) with many small objects, pieces of paper, etc.," or "to appear here and there on the surface of." It can also mean "to hang decorative chains or strips on." // Tiny wildflowers festooned the meadow. // We festooned the … Continue reading Word of the Day : Festoon

Word of the Day : June 5, 2025 noun SEE-CHAYNJ What it Means Sea change refers to a big and sudden change or transformation. // The early 2000s witnessed a sea change in public opinion about smoking in public places. See the entry > SEA CHANGE In Context “Over the course of my grandmother’s lifetime, gender expectations for women … Continue reading Word of the Day: Sea Change