Word of the Day: Gambit noun GAM-bit Gambit noun GAM-bit What It Means A gambit is something done or said in order to gain an advantage or to produce a desired effect. // The workers’ opening gambit in the negotiations was to demand a wage hike. See the entry > GAMBIT in Context “Now the book publishing industry has … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gambit
Word of the Day : Besotted
Word of the Day : March 11, 2026 Besotted adjective bih-SAH-tud What It Means Someone described as besotted is so in love that they are unable to think clearly; they are utterly infatuated. Besotted can also be used as a synonym of drunk. // The opening scene of the movie follows a besotted couple at a party, the camera’s focus emphasizing … Continue reading Word of the Day : Besotted
Word of the Day: Mea Culpa
Word of the Day : March 10, 2026 Mea Culpa noun may-uh-KOOL-puh What It Means The noun mea culpa is used for a formal acknowledgment of personal fault or error. // The podcast host's mea culpa did little to satisfy those who found the episode deeply offensive. See the entry > MEA CULPA in Context "... his apology was the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Mea Culpa
Word of the Day: Hector
Word of the Day : March 9, 2026 Hector verb HEK-ter What It Means To hector someone is to criticize or question them in a threatening way. // The judge ordered the attorney to stop hectoring the witness. See the entry > HECTOR In Context “He continued to hector Neal about his inattention to business (‘I have been waiting to … Continue reading Word of the Day: Hector
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