Word of the Day : December 19, 2024 Requite verb rih-KWYTE What It Means To requite is to give or do something in return for something that another person has given or done, or for a benefit or service that has been provided. // Sam was worried that the feelings she’d expressed on her date were … Continue reading Word of the Day : Requite
Word of the Day : Qualm
Word of the Day : December 18, 2024 Qualm noun KWAHM What It Means A qualm is a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about whether one is doing the right thing, or whether something is right or proper. Qualm is often used in its plural form, as in “I have no qualms with that decision.” // Elena’s parents … Continue reading Word of the Day : Qualm
Word of the Day : Lexical
Word of the Day : December 17, 2024 Lexical adjective LEK-sih-kul What It Means To describe something as lexical is to say that it is related to words or vocabulary. // A dictionary provides lexical information—it tells you what the word "cat" means, not all there is to know about cats. See the entry > LEXICAL In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day : Lexical
Word of the Day : Allusion
Word of the Day : December 16, 2024 Allusion noun uh-LOO-zhun What It Means An allusion is a reference to something that avoids mentioning the thing directly. Allusion may also describe the use of such a statement or the act of alluding to something. // The lyrics contain biblical allusions. // They made allusion to their first marriage, but said nothing more about … Continue reading Word of the Day : Allusion
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