Word of the Day :June 10, 2024 What It Means Tractable is used to describe someone or something that is easily led, managed, taught, or controlled.// This new approach should make the problem more tractable.// The horse’s tractable temperament made her especially popular with new riders.See the entry > TRACTABLE In Context “… Kawasaki’s popular KLR650 … only makes … Continue reading word of the Day – Tractable
Word of the Day : Gossip
Word of the Day : June 7, 2024 Gossip verb GAH-sup What It Means To gossip is to talk about the personal lives of other people.// The two siblings often gossip with each other about their neighbors via texting.See the entry > GOSSIP In Context “Not all gossip is bad, [psychologist, Miriam] Kirmayer said, nor does it always … Continue reading Word of the Day : Gossip
Word of the Day – Moxie
Word of the Day : June 6, 2024 Moxie noun MAHK-see What It Means Moxie can refer to courage and determination (aka nerve), energy and pep (aka verve), or know-how (as, say, reflected in one’s oeuvre).// They showed a lot of moxie in questioning their company’s policy.// She clearly doesn’t need coffee to start her day full of moxie.// The lead actor’s musical moxie inspired … Continue reading Word of the Day – Moxie
Word of the Day – Affluent
Word of the Day : June 5, 2024 Affluent adjective AF-loo-unt What It Means Someone described as affluent has a large amount of money and owns many expensive things. Something, such as a place or institution, described as affluent is similarly rich or wealthy.// The affluent suburb sports some of the finest public schools in the county owing to its considerable … Continue reading Word of the Day – Affluent
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