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
Word of the Day – Cohesive
Word of the Day : May 1, 2024 Cohesive adjective koh-HEE-siv What It Means Something described as cohesive sticks together and forms something closely united. The word is usually used with abstract terms in phrases like "a cohesive social unit" or "a cohesive look/aesthetic." Cohesive can also be used to describe something, such as the design of a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Cohesive
Word of the Day : Demagogue
Word of the Day : April 30, 2024 Demagogue noun DEM-uh-gahg What It Means A demagogue is a political leader who tries to get support by making use of popular prejudices, as well as by making false claims and promises and using arguments based on emotion rather than reason. // His opponent called him a bigoted demagogue for … Continue reading Word of the Day : Demagogue
Word of the Day – Inviolable
Word of the Day : April 29, 2024 Inviolable adjective in-VYE-uh-luh-bul What It Means Inviolable is a formal term that is used to describe something too important to be ignored or treated with disrespect. // She considers herself a person with inviolable moral standards. See the entry > INVIOLABLE In Context "Under international law, humans possess an inviolable right to freedom … Continue reading Word of the Day – Inviolable
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