Word of the Day: September 19, 2023 Pontificate verb pahn-TIF-uh-kayt What It Means To pontificate is to speak or express an opinion about something in a pompous or dogmatic way. // Stan loves to hear himself talk and will often pontificate on even the most trivial issues. See the entry > PONTIFICATE In Context "Fact is, you can find good pizza from … Continue reading Word of the Day – Pontificate
Word of the Day – Zenith
Word of the Day : September 18, 2023 Zenith noun ZEE-nith What It Means Zenith refers to the strongest or most successful period of time for a person or thing. // At the zenith of her music career in the early 2000s, she released her best-selling album to date. See the entry > ZENITH In Context "Once deemed ‘one … Continue reading Word of the Day – Zenith
Word of the Day – Demure
Word of the Day : September 15, 2023 adjective dih-MYOOR What It Means When describing something observed, such as clothing or an attitude, demure means "not attracting or demanding a lot of attention," making it a synonym of reserved and modest. When used to describe a person—it's usually applied to a girl or woman—it typically means "quiet and polite," but it … Continue reading Word of the Day – Demure
Word of the Day – Harbinger
Word of the Day : September 14, 2023 Harbinger noun HAHR-bun-jer What It Means A harbinger is something that foreshadows, or gives an early indication of, something that will happen in the future. // When the star running back went down with an injury in the team’s first game, it turned out to be the harbinger of a disappointing … Continue reading Word of the Day – Harbinger
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