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Word of the Day :  May 9, 2025 Gloss verb GLAHSS What It Means To gloss a word or phrase is to provide its meaning, or in other words, to explain or define it. // Many unfamiliar terms are glossed in the book’s introduction. See the entry > GLOSS In Context “It is revealing that early dictionaries regularly … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gloss

Word of the Day : Modicum Modicum  noun MAH-dih-kum What It Means Modicum is a formal word that means “a small amount.” It is almost always used with of. // The band enjoyed a modicum of success in the early 2010s before becoming an international sensation. See the entry > MODICUM In Context “Imagine, for example, that the gods decided … Continue reading Word of the Day : Modicum

Bumptious adjective BUMP-shus What It Means Bumptious describes people who are rudely and often noisily confident or over-assertive. It can also be applied to actions or behaviors that show this same attitude. // Our host apologized for the bumptious party guest who caused a scene before being asked to leave. See the entry > BUMPTIOUS In Context "She comes … Continue reading Word of the Day : Bumptious

Word of the Day : May 6, 2025 Exculpate verb EK-skull-payt What It Means To exculpate someone is to prove that they are not guilty of doing something wrong. // The editorial expresses confidence that the evidence will exculpate the accused. See the entry > EXCULPATE In Context “Research shows that social-media use is associated with greater narcissism … Continue reading Word of the Day Exculpate