Word of the Day: June 3, 2024 What It Means To deride someone or something is to subject them to usually harsh and bitter insults or criticism.// Although derided by classmates for his insistence that he would be a millionaire by the age of 25, he achieved his goal when his Internet startup went public.See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day: Deride
Word of the Day – Panoply
Word of the Day : May 23, 2024 Panoply noun PAN-uh-plee What It Means Panoply is a formal word that refers to a group or collection that is impressive either because of its size or because it includes so many different kinds of people or things. // The new website offers shoppers a panoply of snack foods, soft drinks, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Panoply
Word of the Day – Belie
Word of the Day : Belie Belie verb bih-LYE What It Means To belie something is to give a false idea or impression of it. Belie can also mean "to show (something) to be false or wrong." // Martin's easy banter and relaxed attitude belied his nervousness. // Their actions belie their claim of innocence. See the entry > BELIE In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day – Belie
Word of the Day – Neophyte
Word of the Day :May 21, 2024 Neophyte noun NEE-uh-fyte What It Means A neophyte is a person who has just started learning or doing something. // As an acting neophyte, Femi took a while to adjust to his newfound Hollywood fame. See the entry > NEOPHYTE In Context "First premiering in 2006, Ugly Betty … built up a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Neophyte
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