Word of the Day

Word of the Day : May 21, 2021 Altrusim noun AL-troo-iz-um Definition 1 : unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others 2 : behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits others of its species Did you know? Altruism refers to a quality possessed by people … Continue reading Word of the day – Altruism

Word of the Day : May 20, 2021 Copious adjective KOH-pee-us Definition 1 a : yielding something abundantly b : plentiful in number 2 a : full of thought, information, or matter b : profuse or exuberant in words, expression, or style 3 : present in large quantity : taking place on a large scale Did you know? Copious dates to the 14th century, during the … Continue reading Word of The Day – Copious

Word of the Day : May 19, 2021 Rictus noun RIK-tus Definition 1 : the gape of a bird's mouth 2 a : the mouth orifice b : a gaping grin or grimace Did you know? Rictus began its English career in the late 17th century as a technical term for the mouth of an animal, the new science of zoology clearly … Continue reading Word of the Day – Rictus

Word of the Day : May 18, 2021 Peruse verb puh-ROOZ Definition 1 a : to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study b : to look over or through in a casual or cursory manner 2 : read; especially : to read over in an attentive or leisurely manner Did you know? Peruse has long been a literary word, used by such famous … Continue reading Word of the Day – Peruse