Word of the Day

Word of the Day : October 7, 2021 Cavalier adjective kav-uh-LEER What It Means Cavalier means "having or showing no concern for important or serious matters." // The company asks employees to watch informative videos on topics such as the dangers of being cavalier in sharing information with unverified emailers. See the entry > Examples "Another surprisingly common problem … Continue reading Word of the Day – Cavalier

Word of the Day : October 6, 2021 Loll verb LAHL What It Means Loll most often means "to droop or hang loosely." It can also mean "to act or move in a relaxed or lazy manner." // The exhausted dog plopped on the floor with its tongue lolling out. // It was a dreary Saturday, and James decided … Continue reading Word of the Day – Loll

Word of the Day : October 5, 2021 Intransigent adjective in-TRAN-suh-junt What It Means Intransigent means "characterized by refusal to compromise or to abandon an extreme position or attitude." // Despite the mediator's best efforts, the opposing sides in the dispute remained intransigent. See the entry > Examples "So we're this incredibly adaptable creature because we have these … Continue reading Word of the Day – Intransigent

Word of the Day : October 4, 2021 Mettle noun MET-ul What It Means Mettle refers to the ability to continue in spite of difficulties. // The contestants proved their mettle by completing the triathlon. See the entry > Examples "Recently, 23 of Watauga's best math students met virtually to test their mettle against their peers in the annual MathCounts competition—a contest … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mettle