Word of the Day : September 13, 2024 Callow adjective KAL-oh What It Means Callow is a synonym of immature used to describe someone, especially a young person, who does not have much experience and does not know how to behave like an adult. Like the word immature, callow is often used disapprovingly. // The novel’s plot involves a callow youth who eventually learns … Continue reading Word of the Day – Callow
Word of the Day – Chockablock
Word of the Day : September 11, 2024 Chockablock adjective CHAH-kuh-blahk What It Means Something described as chockablock is very full or tightly packed. // Their mantel is chockablock with knickknacks collected from their travels to all fifty states. See the entry > CHOCKABLOCK In Context "The official Taylor Swift online store is chockablock with earrings, hoodies, vinyl and other … Continue reading Word of the Day – Chockablock
Word of the Day – Ethos
Word of the Day : September 10, 2024 Ethos noun EE-thahss What It Means Ethos refers to the guiding beliefs of a person, group, or organization. // The company made environmental awareness part of its business ethos. See the entry > ETHOS In Context “[Audre] Lorde’s parents, Alexis De Veaux writes in Warrior Poet, her excellent 2004 biography of Lorde, operated … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ethos
Word of the Day – Ambivalent
Word of the Day : September 9, 2024 Ambivalent adjective am-BIV-uh-lunt What It Means Someone described as ambivalent has or displays very different feelings (such as love and hate) about someone or something at the same time. // Aya was ambivalent about starting her first year away at college—excited for the new opportunities that awaited but sad to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ambivalent
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