Word of the Day : September 30, 2024 Tribulation noun trib-yuh-LAY-shun What It Means Tribulation, which is often used in the phrase "trials and tribulations," refers to an experience that causes suffering. It can also mean "unhappiness, pain, or suffering." // The new graduate knew that the journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur would come with … Continue reading Word of the Day – Tribulation
Word of the Day – Lucid
Word of the Day : September 27, 2024 Lucid adjective LOO-sid What it Means If something written, spoken, or otherwise communicated is described as lucid, it is very clear and easy to understand. A person described as lucid is able to think clearly. Lucid is also used to describe things that are luminous, or that are visually transparent. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lucid
Word of the Day – Deter
Word of the Day : September 26, 2024 Deter verb dih-TER What It Means To deter someone is to discourage or prevent them from acting. To deter a thing is to stop or limit it. // The heavy fines aim to deter people from dumping garbage here. // The device is designed to deter automobile theft. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Deter
Word of the Day -Ilk
Word of the Day : September 25, 2024 ilk noun ILK What It Means Ilk is a noun that means "sort" or "kind." It is usually used in short phrases with and or of, as in "and that ilk" and "of their ilk." // The hole beneath the stairs of the cabin's porch allows in squirrels, woodchucks, and other creatures … Continue reading Word of the Day -Ilk
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