Word of the Day : January 14, 2025 What It Means A deus ex machina is a character or thing that suddenly enters the story in a novel, play, movie, etc., and solves a problem that had previously seemed impossible to solve. // The introduction of a new love interest in the final act was … Continue reading Word of the Day : Deus Ex Machina
Word of the Day : Secular
Word of the Day : January 13, 2025 Secular adjective SEK-yuh-ler What It Means Secular describes things that are not spiritual; that is, they relate more to the physical world than the spiritual world. The word also carries the closely related meaning of "not religious." // Each year, Ian directed his charitable giving toward secular concerns like affordable housing … Continue reading Word of the Day : Secular
Word of the Day : Untenable
Word of the Day : January 10, 2025 Untenable adjective un-TEN-uh-bul What It Means Something, such as a position, excuse, or situation, that is described as untenable cannot be defended against attack or criticism. // The scientists considered their colleague's theory to be bold but ultimately untenable. See the entry > UNTENABLE In Context "According to The Economist, … Continue reading Word of the Day : Untenable
Word of the Day : Excursion
Word of the Day : January 9, 2025 Excursion noun ik-SKER-zhun What It Means Excursion refers to a trip, and especially to a short one made for pleasure. Excursion is also often used figuratively to refer to a deviation from a direct, definite, or proper course, and often in particular to a digression. // Some of Maya’s most cherished … Continue reading Word of the Day : Excursion
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