Word of the Day : October 14, 2024 Tacitum adjective TASS-uh-tern What It Means Taciturn is a formal word that describes someone who tends to be quiet or who tends to speak infrequently. // One of the twins was taciturn and shy, while the other one was more outgoing. See the entry > TACITUM In Context “Joan Didion looks straight … Continue reading Word of the Day – Tacitum
Word of the Day : Scapegoat
Word of the Day : October 11, 2024 Scapegoat noun SKAYP-goat What It Means A scapegoat is a person who is unfairly blamed for something others have done. // The CFO was made the scapegoat for the company’s failures. See the entry > SCAPEGOAT In Context "It's a lively, funny movie, as more of Littlehampton's locals start getting … Continue reading Word of the Day : Scapegoat
Word of the Day : Numinous
Word of the Day : October 10, 2024 Numinous adjective NOO-muh-nus What It Means Numinous is a formal, often literary, word that typically describes things that have a mysterious or spiritual quality. It can also describe something holy or something that appeals to one's aesthetic sense. // We were overcome by the numinous atmosphere of the catacombs. // The … Continue reading Word of the Day : Numinous
Word of the Day : Coruscate
Word of the Day : October 9, 2024 Coruscate verb KOR-uh-skayt What It Means To coruscate is to give off or reflect light in bright beams or flashes. Coruscate is used as a synonym of sparkle and may also be used to mean "to be brilliant or showy in technique or style." // She placed a bid on a classic … Continue reading Word of the Day : Coruscate
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