Word of the Day: November 29, 2023 Detritus noun dih-TRYE-tus What It Means Detritus refers to debris—that is, the pieces that remain when something breaks, falls apart, or is destroyed. // On her trip to Central America, she was fascinated by how much people have learned from the detritus of ancient civilizations. See the entry > DETRITUS In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day- Detritus
Word of the Day – Kinetic
Word of the Day : November 28, 2023 Kinetic adjective kuh-NET-ik What It Means Kinetic has several meanings that all have to do with movement. In physics, kinetic means "of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated with them"; kinetic energy, for example, is energy associated with motion. More generally, kinetic can be used synonymously with active and lively as … Continue reading Word of the Day – Kinetic
Word of the Day – Culprit
Word of the Day : November 27, 2023 Culprit noun KUL-prit What It Means Culprit refers to a person who has committed a crime or done something wrong. Culprit can also refer to the source or cause of a problem. // The break-in was witnessed by several neighbors, and the culprit was quickly apprehended. // Our bread-baking effort was disappointing; the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Culprit
Word of the Day – Nebbish
Word of the Day : November 24, 2023 Nebbish noun NEB-ish What It Means Nebbish refers to a timid, meek, or ineffectual person. // Considered a bit of a nebbish by her colleagues, she surprised everyone by speaking up boldly against the proposed changes at the meeting. See the entry > NEBBISH In Context “[Actor, Paul] Rudd is outstanding, as … Continue reading Word of the Day – Nebbish
Aquinas College Library 
You must be logged in to post a comment.