Word of the Day : May 10, 2024 Bogart verb BOH-gahrt What It Means To bogart something is to use or consume it without sharing. // Nelson advised his friends not to bogart all the snacks before the rest of the party guests arrived. BOGART In Context "Producers of individual shows should not be allowed to shape any … Continue reading Word of the Day : Bogart
Word of the Day – Grudging
Word of the Day : May 9, 2024 Grudging adjective GRUH-jing What It Means Grudging is an adjective used to describe something that is said, done, or given unwillingly or reluctantly. It can also describe someone who is unwilling or reluctant to do something. // Her theories have begun to win grudging acceptance in the scientific community. // A … Continue reading Word of the Day – Grudging
Word of the Day – Reputation
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
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