Word of the Day : April 24, 2026 adjective ahr-BOR-ee-ul What It Means Arboreal is a formal and literary word used to describe something that relates to trees. It is also used in technical contexts to mean "living in or often found in trees," as in "arboreal primates." // Despite weekly hikes on the same trail, she … Continue reading Word of the Day : Arboreal
Word of the Day : Fortitude
Word of the Day : April 23, 2026 Fortitude noun FOR-tuh-tood What It Means Fortitude is a formal word that refers to the strength of mind that enables someone to encounter danger or to bear pain or adversity with courage. Less formal words with similar meanings include grit, fiber, and pluck. // To reach the summit of the mountain requires … Continue reading Word of the Day : Fortitude
Word of the Day: Dross
Word of the Day : March 27, 2026 Dross noun DRAHSS What It Means Something referred to as "dross" is of low value or quality. Dross may also be used as a technical term to refer to unwanted material that is removed from a mineral to make it better. // He's a skilled editor who has a talent … Continue reading Word of the Day: Dross
Word of the Day : Zany
Word of the Day : March 26, 2026 Zany adjective ZAY-nee What It Means Zany describes people or things that are very strange and silly. // The cartoon series centers around two zany characters, best friends who also happen to be space aliens, constantly amusing each other with outrageous antics. See the entry > ZANY in Context “The fourth … Continue reading Word of the Day : Zany
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