Word of the Day

Word of the Day : April 26, 2021 Epicure noun EP-ih-kyur Definition : one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine Did you know? The word epicure is currently associated with indulging the appetite, but that is a long way from the teachings of the man to whom we owe the word. The ancient Greek philosopher … Continue reading Word of the Day – Epicure

Word of the Day : April 23, 2021 Bogart verb BOH-gahrt Definition 1 : to cause (someone) to do something by means of force or coercion : bully 2 : to use the entirety of or consume without sharing Did you know? The legendary film actor Humphrey Bogart was known for playing a range of tough characters in a series … Continue reading Word of the Day -Bogart

Word of the Day : April 22, 2021 Ebullient adjective ih-BULL-yunt Definition 1 : boiling, agitated 2 : characterized by ebullience : having or showing liveliness and enthusiasm Did you know? Someone who is ebullient is bubbling over with enthusiasm, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that ebullient derives from the Latin verb ebullire, which means "to bubble out." When ebullient was first used in … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ebullient

Word of the Day : April 21, 2021 Touchstone noun TUTCH-stohn Definition 1 : a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis 2 : a test or criterion for determining the quality or genuineness of a thing 3 : a black siliceous stone related to flint and used to test the purity of gold and formerly silver by the streak left on … Continue reading Word of the Day – Touchstone