Word of the Day

Word of the Day : October 2, 2020 Pachyderm noun PAK-ih-derm Definition : any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin; especially : elephant Did you know? Pachydermos in Greek means literally "having thick skin" (figuratively, it means "dull" or "stupid"). … Continue reading Word of the Day – Pachyderm

Word of the Day : October 1, 2020 Inordinate adjective in-OR-dun-ut Defintion 1 : exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate 2 archaic : disorderly, unregulated Did you know? At one time, if something was "inordinate," it did not conform to the expected or desired order of things. That sense, synonymous with disorderly or unregulated, is now archaic, but it offers a hint as to the origins of inordinate. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Inordinate

Word of the Day : September 30, 2020 Sinuous adjective SIN-yuh-wus Definition 1 a : of a serpentine or wavy form : winding b : marked by strong lithe movements 2 : intricate, complex Did you know? Although it probably makes you think more of snakes than head colds, sinuous is etymologically more like sinus than serpent. Sinuous and sinus both derive from the Latin noun sinus, which means "curve, fold, or … Continue reading Word of the Day – Sinuous

Word of the Day : September 29, 2020 Gauntlet noun GAWNT-lut Definition 1 : a glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand 2 : any of various protective gloves used especially in industry 3 : an open challenge (as to combat) — used in phrases like throw down the gauntlet 4 : a dress glove extending above the wrist … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gauntlet