Word of the Day : May 8, 2024 Reputation noun rep-yuh-TAY-shun What it Means A reputation is the common opinion that people have about someone or something. Reputation can also refer to a positive position that someone or something has in public esteem or regard. // She's earned a reputation as a first-class playwright. // Investors feared that the scandal … Continue reading Word of the Day – Reputation
Word of the Day – Extemporize
Word of the Day : May 7, 2024 Extemporize verb ik-STEM-puh-ryze What It Means To extemporize means to do something extemporaneously—in other words, to improvise. // A good talk show host must be able to extemporize when interviews don’t go as planned. See the entry > EXTEMPORIZE In Context “The president was fast on his feet. Sensing an opportunity … Continue reading Word of the Day – Extemporize
Word of the Day – Melee
Word of the Day : May 3, 2024 Melee What It Means Melee refers to a confused fight or struggle, especially one involving hand-to-hand combat. // What started as a verbal disagreement at the football game soon turned into a general melee involving scores of spectators. See the entry MELEE In Context "The battle scenes are a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Melee
Word of the Day – Forfend
Word of the Day : May 2, 2024 Forfend verb for-FEND What it Means Forfend is used in contexts relating to some kind of real or pretended danger or other unpleasantness. In humorous and ironic use, forfend typically appears in the phrase “heaven forfend,” and, like “heaven forbid,” expresses a usually ironic desire that something not happen or be … Continue reading Word of the Day – Forfend
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