Word of the Day : March 4, 2026 Ad Hoc adjective AD-HOCK What It Means Ad hoc describes something that is formed or used for a special purpose, or that is made or done without planning because of an immediate need. // An ad hoc committee was formed to investigate the matter. // The company will hire more staff … Continue reading Word of the Day: Ad Hoc
Word of the Day: Spiel
Word of the Day : March 3, 2026 Spiel noun SPEEL What It Means A spiel is a fast speech that someone has often said before and that is usually intended to persuade people to buy something or to agree to something. // The founder gave us a long spiel about the benefits of joining the running club. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Spiel
Word of the Day: Exhilarate
Word of the Day : March 2, 2026 Exhilarate verb ig-ZIL-uh-rayt What It Means Exhilarate means "to cause (someone) to feel very happy and excited." It is usually used in the passive voice as (be) exhilarated. // She was exhilarated by the prospect of attending her dream school. See the entry > EXHILARATE in Context "I'll say it: winter is … Continue reading Word of the Day: Exhilarate
Word of the Day: Nettle
Word of the Day: February 27, 2026 Nettle verb NET-ul What it Means To nettle someone is to make them angry or annoyed. // Though he tried to maintain a friendly tone, the town official was clearly nettled by the reporter's suggestion that the town was at fault. See the entry > NETTLE In Context "I can't help … Continue reading Word of the Day: Nettle
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