Word of the Day: October 16, 2026 Zenith nounZEE-nith What It Means Zenith refers to the strongest or most successful period of time for a person or thing. // At its zenith in the 1980s, the company employed more than 300 people. See the entry Zenith in Context “The opening 40 minutes of Trần Anh … Continue reading Word of the Day: Zenith
Word of the Day:Outlandish
Word of the Day: October 15, 2026 Outlandish adjectiveout-LAN-dish What it Means Outlandish can describe things that are strikingly strange or unusual; in this use, it’s a synonym of bizarre. Outlandish can also describe things, such as claims, rumors, and accusations, that go beyond reasonable limits or standards. // One of the author’s greatest strengths … Continue reading Word of the Day:Outlandish
Word of the Day: Deportment
Word of the Day: October 14, 2026 Deportment noundih-PORT-munt What It Means Deportment refers to the way in which one conducts oneself especially in a formal setting. // The new students were instructed in proper dress and deportment. See the entry DEPORTMENT in Context "The scholarship goes to a junior nursing student who has demonstrated … Continue reading Word of the Day: Deportment
Word of the Day: Abscond
Word of the Day: October 13, 2026 Abscond verbab-SKAHND What It Means To abscond is to leave, flee, or escape a place in secret and go into hiding. Often, someone is said to have absconded with something. // It was mid-semester, when fantasies about absconding from school and leaving the stress of exams behind abound. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Abscond
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