Word of the Day

Word of the Day : March 31, 2022 Malleable adjective MAL-ee-uh-bul What It Means Malleable means "capable of being shaped, altered, or controlled by outside forces or influences." // Let the cookie dough thaw so it is malleable. // Students' minds are malleable and they need positive influences and guidance. See the entry > MALLEABLE in Context "She begins by … Continue reading Word of the Day – Malleable

Word of the Day : March 30, 2022 Chagrin noun shuh-GRIN What It Means Chagrin refers to "a distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure." // To the chef's chagrin, the sauce was too sweet. See the entry > CHAGRIN in Context "Baseball has invested a lot to keep casual fans interested. It has changed rules, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Chagrin

Word of the Day : March 29, 2022 Palatable adjective PAL-uh-tuh-bul What It Means Palatable can mean "agreeable to one's sense of taste or palate" or "agreeable or acceptable to the mind." // The soup was too bland for my taste, so I added some salt and pepper to make it palatable. // Those who are afraid of flying … Continue reading Word of the Day -Palatable

Word of the Day : March 28, 2022 Decimate verb DESS-uh-mayt What It Means Decimate means "to reduce drastically especially in number" or "to cause great destruction or harm to." // Budget cuts have decimated public services throughout the state. // The landscape is decimated by pollution. See the entry > DECIMATE in Context "Hawaii is expected to tie a record-high 10.4 … Continue reading Word of the Day – Decimate