Word of the Day : March 7, 2025 Emollient noun ih-MAHL-yunt What It Means An emollient is something, such as a lotion, that softens or soothes. // She keeps a number of oils in the bathroom—argan, almond, and coconut—to use as emollients. See the entry > EMOLLIENT In Context "Jojoba oil and squalene are plant oils and emollients, which means they … Continue reading Word of the Day : Emollient
Word of the Day : Career
Word of the Day : March 6, 2025 Career verb kuh-REER What It Means To career is to go at top speed especially in a headlong manner. // The tourists gripped their seats and exchanged anxious looks as the bus careered along the narrow roads. See the entry > CAREER In Context “This winter, I attended a livestock auction on … Continue reading Word of the Day : Career
Word of the Day: Askew
Word of the Day : March 5, 2025 Askew adjective uh-SKYOO What It Means Askew means “not straight” or “at an angle,” and can be used as both an adjective and an adverb. // The picture on the cabin wall was slightly askew. // The picture was hung askew on the cabin wall. See the entry > ASKEW In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day: Askew
Word of the Day : Schadenfreud
Word of the Day : March 4, 2025 Schadenfreud noun SHAH-dun-froy-duh What It Means: Schadenfreude refers to a feeling of enjoyment that comes from seeing or hearing about the troubles of other people. // Schadenfreude was felt by many viewers when the arrogant contestant was voted off the show. See the entry > SCHADENFREUD In Context “In 1995, Sox … Continue reading Word of the Day : Schadenfreud
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