Word of the Day : October 7, 2024 lèse-majesté noun layz-MAJ-uh-stee What It Means Lèse-majesté (less commonly spelled lese majesty) can refer to a true crime or offense, or to something likened to a crime or offense. Most often, it’s the latter, with lèse-majesté referring—seriously or playfully—to an act of disrespect that diminishes the dignity or importance of someone or … Continue reading Word of the Day – lèse-majesté
Word of the Day – Lucid
Word of the Day : September 27, 2024 Lucid adjective LOO-sid What it Means If something written, spoken, or otherwise communicated is described as lucid, it is very clear and easy to understand. A person described as lucid is able to think clearly. Lucid is also used to describe things that are luminous, or that are visually transparent. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lucid
Word of the Day – Rebuff
Word of the Day : June 14, 2024 Rebuff verb rih-BUFF What It Means To rebuff something, such as an offer or suggestion, is to reject or criticize it sharply. One can also rebuff a person by rudely rejecting or refusing them.// When their request was immediately rebuffed by upper management, the staff was left frustrated yet also … Continue reading Word of the Day – Rebuff
Poetry By Heart Competition
The spirit of Poetry By Heart is to encourage young people to explore for poetry, allowing them to develop their confidence with poetry in an enjoyable, accessible and engaging way. How to get involved? Firstly, check out the Poetry By Heart website and have a look through the poems they suggest for students ages 16+. … Continue reading Poetry By Heart Competition
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