Word of the Day: Etiquette Etiquette nounET-ih-kut What It Means Etiquette refers to rules or customs that dictate what behavior is considered appropriate and expected in a particular setting. // Her failure to respond to the invitation was a serious breach of etiquette. See the entry ETIQUETTE in Context “My first interaction with The Real … Continue reading Word of the Day: Etiquette
Word of the Day: Discreet
Word of the Day:October 7, 2026 Discreet adjectivedih-SKREET What It Means Discreet describes someone who is careful about not allowing something to be known or noticed by many people. It can also describe something that is not likely to be seen or noticed by many people. // She was always very discreet about her personal … Continue reading Word of the Day: Discreet
Word of the Day: Perseverate
Word of the Day: October 5, 2026 Perseverate verbper-SEV-uh-rayt What It Means To perseverate is to intently focus one's attention on a thought or thoughts. Perseverate can also mean "to recur or repeat continually." // They teach that there is no use in perseverating about past regrets. // Nervous thoughts perseverated in the back of … Continue reading Word of the Day: Perseverate
Word of the Day: Heterodox
Word of the Day:October 2, 2026 Heterodox adjectiveHET-uh-ruh-dahks What It Means Like both unorthodox and unconventional, heterodox describes something, such an idea or belief, that is contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion. Heterodox can also describe a person or group that holds unorthodox opinions or doctrines. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Heterodox
You must be logged in to post a comment.