Word of the Day : January 19, 2021 Conjecture verb kun-JEK-cher Definition 1 : to arrive at or deduce by surmise or guesswork : guess 2 : to form a supposition or inference Did you know? When the noun conjecture entered English in the 14th century, it referred to the act of interpreting signs or omens especially to make prognostications. That sense is now obsolete, but by … Continue reading Word of the Day – Conjecture
Word of the Day – Preeminent
Word of the Day : January 18, 2021 Preeminent adjective pree-EM-uh-nunt Definition 1 : exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent 2 : standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted : conspicuous 3 : jutting out : projecting Did you know? What is noteworthy about the following sentence? "Denali Mountain is a prominent eminence on the Alaskan landscape." … Continue reading Word of the Day – Preeminent
Word of the Day – Vulcanize
Word of the Day : January 15, 2021 Vulcanize verb VUL-kuh-nyze Definition : to treat crude or synthetic rubber or similar plastic material with chemicals to give it useful properties (such as elasticity, strength, and stability) Did you know? Vulcanize might sound like something Spock from Star Trek might do, but the explanation behind this word has more to do … Continue reading Word of the Day – Vulcanize
Word of the Day – Servile
Word of the Day : January 14, 2021 Servile adjective SER-vul Definition 1 : of or befitting a menial position 2 : meanly or cravenly submissive : abject Did you know? Latin served us servile with the help of servilis, itself from servus, the Latin word for "slave." Servus is also an ancestor of serve, service, and servitude. Synonyms of servile in English include subservient, slavish, and obsequious. Subservient implies the cringing manner of someone who … Continue reading Word of the Day – Servile
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