Word of the Day

Word of the Day: March 28, 2023 Bildungsroman noun BIL-doonks-roh-mahn What It Means A bildungsroman is a novel about the moral and psychological growth of the main character. // She was thrilled to discover that the next book on the syllabus was a bildungsroman by her favorite author. See the entry > BILDUNGSROMAN In Context "[Brendan] Slocumb's debut novel, a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bildungsroman

Word of the Day : March 27, 2023 Disparate adjective DISS-puh-rut What It Means Disparate things are noticeably distinct in quality or character. Disparate can also describe something that contains or is made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous elements. // The proposed law has the support of a disparate collection of interest groups. See the entry > DISPARATE In Context "The season finale of Andor does … Continue reading Word of the Day – Disparate

Word of the Day: March 24, 2023 Zany What It Means A zany is a person who acts like a buffoon to amuse others, or one who is generally foolish or eccentric. Zany also has a more specific sense that refers to a type of clown or acrobat in old comedies. // My brother's friends are an unpredictable bunch … Continue reading Word of the Day – Zany

Word of the Day: March 23, 2023 Symbiosis noun sim-bee-OH-sis What It Means In the field of biology, symbiosis refers to the relationship between two different kinds of living things that live together and depend on each other. In broader, non-scientific contexts, symbiosis means “a cooperative relationship,” such as between two persons or groups. // A perfect symbiosis was at work between … Continue reading Word of the Day – Symbiosis