Word of the Day

Word of the Day : January 24, 2022 Intemperate adjective in-TEM-puh-rut What It Means Intemperate means "having extreme conditions" or "having or showing a lack of emotional calmness or control." // The plant is able to survive in intemperate climates. // The journalist apologized for her intemperate rant against the mayor. See the entry > INTEMPERATE in Context "It is probably … Continue reading Word of the Day – Intemperate

Word of the Day : January 21, 2022 Derring-do noun dair-ing-DOO What It Means Derring-do refers to daring action that requires bravery and courage. // In a spectacular feat of derring-do, the stuntman leaped from the overpass and landed on top of the train as it passed below. See the entry > DERRING - Do in Context "With … Continue reading Word of The Day – Derring-do

Word of the Day : January 20, 2022 Non Sequitur noun NAHN-SEK-wuh-ter What It Means A non sequitur is a statement that either does not logically follow from or is not clearly related to what was previously said. // The host's non sequitur about the award recipient's unconventional dress did not go unnoticed by her fans on social media. See … Continue reading Word of The Day – Non Sequitur

Word of the Day : January 19, 2022 Debilitating adjective dih-BILL-uh-tay-ting What It Means Debilitating means "causing serious impairment of strength or ability to function." // The flu can be debilitating for several days. See the entry > DEBILITATING in Context "Smartphone addiction is a real thing, and it can be really debilitating. This rings even more true in the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Debilitating