Word of the Day

Word of the Day : February 1, 2022 Garble verb GAR-bul What It Means Garble means "to so alter or distort as to create a wrong impression or change the meaning." // The text on the television was garbled, but viewers could still decipher what was being said. See the entry > GARBLE in Context "We aren't very … Continue reading Word of the Day – Garble

Word of the Day : January 31, 2022 Homogeneous adjective hoh-muh-JEEN-yus What It Means Homogeneous means "of the same or a similar kind or nature." // The downtown area has a homogeneous population, which makes implementing programs that target needs easier. See the entry > HOMOGENEOUS in Context "A lot has changed for the better for the LGBTQ+ community since the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Homogeneous

Word of the Day : January 28, 2022 Myopic adjective mye-OH-pik What It Means Myopic means "not able to clearly see objects that are far away." Figuratively, it means "lacking in foresight or discernment" or "narrow in perspective and without concern for broader implications." // The corrective eye surgery has been approved for myopic patients. // The mayor's proposal to build … Continue reading Word of the Day – Myopic

Word of the Day : January 27, 2022 Ziggurat noun ZIG-uh-rat What It Means A ziggurat is an ancient Mesopotamian temple that resembles a pyramid having successive stages with outside staircases and a shrine at the top. The word is used figuratively for any structure having stages or steps. // The tourists stared with awe at the ancient ziggurat. // The … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ziggurat