Word of the Day

Word of the Day : September 1, 2021 Regnant adjective REG-nunt What It Means Regnant means "reigning" or "dominant." // The regnant kings commanded their armies in the battle. // Christianity became the regnant religion during the Emperor's reign. See the entry > Examples "The bare-chested Washington is draped in a Roman toga and clad in Roman sandals. Seated on an … Continue reading Word Of The Day – Regnant

Word of the Day : August 27, 2021 Amenable adjective uh-MEE-nuh-bul What It Means Amenable means "willing to agree to or accept something that is wanted or asked for." // The team leader was amenable to any reasonable suggestion. // My boss asked if I would be amenable to working overtime. See the entry > Examples "Our arboreal past left us forever craving … Continue reading Word Of The Day – Amenable

Word of the Day : August 26, 2021 Fugitive noun FYOO-juh-tiv What It Means A fugitive is a person who runs away to avoid being captured or arrested. // News channels showed frequent descriptions of the fugitive. See the entry > Examples "Subsequent to Hopkins' arrest, an arrest warrant for his mother … was issued on July 9, 2021 … Continue reading Word Of The Day – Fugitive

Word of the Day : August 25, 2021 Ossify verb AH-suh-fye What It Means In science, ossify means "to change into bone." Outside of science, it means "to make or become hardened and opposed to change." // The cartilage will ossify, becoming bone. // Her opinions have ossified. See the entry > Examples "The cultural revolution was the product of Mao's fear, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ossify