Word of the Day : May 22, 2026 Fraught adjective FRAWT What It Means Fraught describes something that causes or involves a lot of emotional stress or worry. When fraught is used in the phrase “fraught with,” it means “full of something bad or unwanted.” // The siblings had a fraught relationship. // The paper was poorly researched and fraught with errors. See … Continue reading Word of the Day: Fraught
Word of the Day: Lacuna
Word of the Day : May 21, 2026 Lacuna noun luh-KOO-nuh What It Means Lacuna is a formal word that refers to a gap or blank space in something—in other words, a missing part. When used with respect to biology, lacuna also refers to a small cavity, pit, or discontinuity in an anatomical structure. // The absence of hemlock … Continue reading Word of the Day: Lacuna
Word of the Day : Cordial
Word of the Day : May 20, 2026 Cordial adjective KOR-jul What It Means Cordial describes someone or something that is politely pleasant and friendly. // All the guests were assembled and given a cordial greeting by the host. See the entry > CORDIAL in Context “The Burnside post office is a small one-room wooden building profusely planted with … Continue reading Word of the Day : Cordial
Word of the Day: Demeanor
Word of the Day : May 19, 2026 Demeanor noun dih-MEE-ner What It Means Demeanor refers to someone’s outward manner and behavior toward others. // The teacher’s calm demeanor put the classroom at ease. See the entry > DEMEANOR in Context “At home, your demeanor impacts your family more than you realize. Your kids feed off your energy. If you’re engaged, … Continue reading Word of the Day: Demeanor
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