Word of the Day : May 20, 2024 Futile adjective FYOO-tul What It Means An effort, action, or emotion described as futile has no result or effect, and therefore serves no useful purpose. // City officials attempted to stifle the scandal, but their efforts were futile. See the entry > FUTILE In Context “... when resolve is … Continue reading Word of the Day – Futile
Word of the Day – Lucrative
Word of the Day : May 17, 2024 Lucrative adjective LOO-kruh-tiv What It Means Something described as lucrative produces money or wealth. // The author parlayed the success of her books into a lucrative second career as a public speaker. See the entry > LUCRATIVE In Context "A vibrant commercial Off Broadway sector existed decades ago, but it … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lucrative
Word of the Day – Debacle
Word of the Day - Debacle Debacle noun dee-BAH-kul What It Means Debacle is usually used synonymously with fiasco to mean “a complete failure.” It can also refer to a great disaster (though typically not one that causes significant suffering or loss). // After the debacle of his first novel, he had trouble getting a publisher for his next book. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Debacle
Word of the Day – Wane
Word of the Day : May 15, 2024 Wane verb WAYN What It Means To wane is to become smaller or less, or in other words, to decrease in size, extent, or degree. // The national scandal caused her popularity to wane. See the entry > WANE In Context “In 2023, Royal Caribbean's bookings hit an all-time … Continue reading Word of the Day – Wane
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