Word of the Day : March 26, 2024 Kismet noun KIZZ-met What It Means Kismet refers to a power that is believed to control what happens in the future. It is synonymous with both fate and destiny. // From the moment we met, we felt connected; we knew it was kismet. See the entry > KISMET In Context "I'd been a … Continue reading Word of the Day: Kismet
Word of the Day : Genuflect
Word of the Day : March 25, 2024 Genuflect verb JEN-yuh-flekt What It Means To genuflect is to kneel, or nearly kneel, on one knee and then rise again in worship or as an act of respect. In figurative use, genuflect means "to be humbly obedient or respectful." // Churchgoers genuflected before the altar. // The politician was criticized for genuflecting to … Continue reading Word of the Day : Genuflect
Word of the Day – Hegemony
Word of the Day : March 15, 2024 Hegemony noun hih-JEM-uh-nee What It Means Hegemony refers to influence or control over another country, group of people, etc. // The two nations have for centuries struggled for regional hegemony. See the entry > HEGEMONY In Context “Beyond Hollywood’s scrambled economics, one of the biggest threats to its hegemony is social media—TikTok, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hegemony
Word of the Day – Emulate
Word of the Day : March 14, 2024 Emulate verb EM-yuh-layt What It Means If you emulate someone or something, you try to be like that person or thing. The word is used especially when one is trying to equal or surpass someone in accomplishment or achievement. // She grew up emulating her sports heroes. // Younger children … Continue reading Word of the Day – Emulate
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