Word of the Day : April 23, 2024 Exodus noun EK-suh-dus What It Means An exodus is a situation in which many people leave a place at the same time—in other words a mass departure or emigration. // The resort town eagerly anticipated the mass exodus from the cities to its beaches as summer approached. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Exodus
Word of the Day – Palpable
Word of the Day : April 22, 2024 Palpable adjective PAL-puh-bul What It Means Something described as palpable is obvious and notable. Palpable may also be used as a synonym of tangible to describe something that can be perceived by one's sense of touch. // The tension in the courtroom was palpable as the jury foreman stood to announce the verdict. See … Continue reading Word of the Day – Palpable
Word of the Day – Underwhelm
Word of the Day : April 19, 2024 Underwhelm verb un-der-WELM What It Means To underwhelm someone is to fail to impress or excite them. // Despite the hype, the movie underwhelmed most reviewers, who criticized its slow pace and poor special effects. See the entry > UNDERWHELM In Context "Wake me up when NBA All-Star Weekend ends. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Underwhelm
Word of the Day – Qua
Word of the Day : April 18, 2024 QUA preposition KWAH What It Means Qua is a preposition used in formal speech or writing that means “in the capacity or character of (someone or something).” It is used synonymously with as to indicate that someone or something is being referred to or thought about in a particular way. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Qua
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