Word of the Day

Word of the Day : December 8, 2021 Milquetoast noun MILK-tohst What It Means A milquetoast is a timid, meek, or unassertive person. // The sales manager is not a milquetoast: when she sees an opportunity to make a lucrative deal, she will seal it. See the entry > Examples "I think if you're likable, sometimes you are like milquetoast. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Milquetoast

Word of the Day : December 7, 2021 Ostracize verb AH-struh-syze What It Means Ostracize means "to exclude from a group by common consent." // The Senator knew that he might be ostracized by his party, but he voted with his heart and against the party line, nevertheless. See the entry > Examples "Our mental health suffers if we feel … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ostracize

Word of the Day : December 6, 2021 Formite noun FOH-myte What It Means A fomite is an object (such as a dish, doorknob, or article of clothing) that may be contaminated with bacteria or viruses and serve in their transmission. //Everyday objects that are smooth, like our phones and credit cards, can be fomites. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Formite

Word of the Day : December 3, 2021 Galvanize verb GAL-vuh-nyze What it Means Galvanize means "to cause (people) to take action on something that they are excited or concerned about." // The council's proposal to close the library has galvanized the town's residents. See the entry > Examples "I think circumstances we've been through helped get us to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Galvanize