Word of the Day : March 16, 2026 Putative adjective PYOO-tuh-tiv What It Means: Putative is a formal word used to describe something that is generally believed, supposed, or assumed to be something specified. It is always used before a noun. // The group's putative leader was conspicuously absent from the meeting. See the entry > PUTATIVE In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day: Putative
Word of the Day: Immure
Word of the Day : March 13, 2026 Immure verb ih-MYOOR What It Means To immure something is to enclose it within or as if within walls. Immure is also sometimes used synonymously with imprison. // Scientists at the research station in Antarctica are immured by the frozen wild that surrounds them. See the entry > IMMURE in Context "The Torlonia … Continue reading Word of the Day: Immure
Word of the Day: Gambit
Word of the Day: Gambit noun GAM-bit Gambit noun GAM-bit What It Means A gambit is something done or said in order to gain an advantage or to produce a desired effect. // The workers’ opening gambit in the negotiations was to demand a wage hike. See the entry > GAMBIT in Context “Now the book publishing industry has … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gambit
Word of the Day : Besotted
Word of the Day : March 11, 2026 Besotted adjective bih-SAH-tud What It Means Someone described as besotted is so in love that they are unable to think clearly; they are utterly infatuated. Besotted can also be used as a synonym of drunk. // The opening scene of the movie follows a besotted couple at a party, the camera’s focus emphasizing … Continue reading Word of the Day : Besotted
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