Word of the Day : May 12, 2026 Catercorner adverb or adjective KAT-ee-kor-ner What It Means Catercorner is used to describe two things that are located across from each other on opposite corners. It is a less common variant of kitty-corner. // The store is catercorner from the park, making it the perfect location to grab snacks for our picnic. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Catercorner
Word of the Day: Paragon
Word of the Day : May 11, 2026 Paragon noun PAIR-uh-gahn What It Means Paragon is a formal word that refers to a person or thing that is perfect or excellent in some way and should be considered a model or example to be copied. // In Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as a paragon of virtue. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day: Paragon
Deaf Awareness Week
Acquired Deafness 4th to 10th May 2026 This week is Deaf Awareness Week, organised by the UK Council on Deafness, to raise people's awareness of the needs of deaf or hard of hearing people. They also aim to promote the positive aspects of deafness and promote social inclusion. The theme for this year is acquired … Continue reading Deaf Awareness Week
Word of the Day: Wistful
Word of the Day: Wistful Wistful adjective WIST-ful What It Means To be wistful is to have sad thoughts and feelings about something that you want to have or do, and especially about something that made you happy in the past. Wistful can also describe something, such as a smile or sigh, that shows or communicates such feelings. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Wistful
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