Word of the Day

Word of the Day: April 18, 2023   Dolorous adjective DOH-luh-rus What it Means Dolorous means "causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief." // The acerbic and dolorous writings of Charles Bukowski garnered praise among lovers of poetry depicting the lives of the downtrodden in American society. See the entry > DOLOROUS In Context "Having haunted arenas longer than some … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dolorous

Word of the Day: April 14, 2023 Lackadaisical adjective lak-uh-DAY-zih-kul What It Means Something or someone described as lackadaisical is lacking in life, spirit, or zest. // His teachers did not approve of his lackadaisical approach to homework. See the entry > LACKADAISICAL In Context "A song like the lackadaisical ‘Funny in Dreams’ could scan as too facile—who’d have thought that strange things … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lackadaisical

Word of the Day: April 13, 2023 MacGyver verb muh-GHYE-ver What It Means To MacGyver something is to make, form, or repair it with materials that are conveniently on hand. // Social media websites are full of videos that show people MacGyvering everything from a life jacket out of a pair of pants to a stove using three metal cans … Continue reading Word of the Day – MacGyver

Word of the Day: April 12, 2023 Vicinity noun vuh-SIN-uh-tee What It Means Vicinity is often used as a synonym of neighborhood meaning "the area around or near a particular place." It can also mean "the quality or state of being near" or "an approximate amount, extent, or degree." // They're looking at houses in the vicinity of the town's only … Continue reading Word of the Day – Vicinity