Word of the Day : Disheveled Disheveled adjective dih-SHEV-uld What It Means A disheveled person or thing is not neat or tidy. // His wrinkled suit gave him a disheveled appearance. See the entry > DISHEVELED In Context “My mother is waking up. ... She dresses quickly. Her oblong, Scots-Irish face may be too idiosyncratic for the screen … Continue reading Word of the Day: Disheveled
Word of the Day: Schmooze
Word of the Day : January 21, 2026 Schmooze verb SHMOOZ What It Means To schmooze is to warmly chat with someone often in order to gain favor, business, or connections. // The event provides an opportunity for local business owners to network and schmooze. See the entry > SCHMOOZE In Context "After wrapping up her speech … Continue reading Word of the Day: Schmooze
Word of the Day: Quiddity
Word of the Day : January 20, 2026 Quiddity noun KWID-uh-tee What It Means Quiddity refers to the essence of a thing—that is, whatever makes something the type of thing that it is. Quiddity can also refer to a small and usually trivial complaint or criticism, or to a quirk or eccentricity in someone's behavior. // The novelist’s genius was her … Continue reading Word of the Day: Quiddity
Word of the Day: Ephemeral
Word of the Day : January 19, 2026 Ephemeral adjective ih-FEM-uh-rul What It Means Something described as ephemeral lasts only for a very short time. // The performance was not recorded, a fact that made its ephemeral nature all the more poignant. See the entry > EPHEMERAL In Context "Like most garden moments, fresh holiday wreaths are ephemeral. Having … Continue reading Word of the Day: Ephemeral
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