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Word of the Day :  January 23, 2026 Astrolabe noun A-struh-layb What It Means An astrolabe is a compact instrument used to observe and calculate the position of celestial bodies before the invention of the sextant. // The new astronomy exhibit featured various gadgets and instruments, including an extensive collection of astrolabes. See the entry > ASTROLABE In … Continue reading Word of the Day: Astrolabe

Word of the Day : Disheveled Disheveled adjective dih-SHEV-uld What It Means A disheveled person or thing is not neat or tidy. // His wrinkled suit gave him a disheveled appearance. See the entry > DISHEVELED In Context “My mother is waking up. ... She dresses quickly. Her oblong, Scots-Irish face may be too idiosyncratic for the screen … Continue reading Word of the Day: Disheveled

Word of the Day : January 21, 2026 Schmooze verb SHMOOZ What It Means To schmooze is to warmly chat with someone often in order to gain favor, business, or connections. // The event provides an opportunity for local business owners to network and schmooze. See the entry > SCHMOOZE In Context "After wrapping up her speech … Continue reading Word of the Day: Schmooze

Word of the Day :  January 20, 2026 Quiddity noun KWID-uh-tee What It Means Quiddity refers to the essence of a thing—that is, whatever makes something the type of thing that it is. Quiddity can also refer to a small and usually trivial complaint or criticism, or to a quirk or eccentricity in someone's behavior. // The novelist’s genius was her … Continue reading Word of the Day: Quiddity