Word of the Day

Word of the Day : July 7, 2020 Sound adjective SOWND Definition a : free from injury or disease b : free from flaw, defect, or decay 2 a : solid, firm b : stable; also : secure, reliable 3 : free from error, fallacy, or misapprehension 4 a : thorough b : deep and undisturbed c : hard, severe 5 : showing good judgment or sense Did you know? English … Continue reading Word of the day – Sound

Word of the Day : July 6, 2020 Legerdemain noun lej-er-duh-MAYN Definition 1 : sleight of hand 2 : a display of skill and adroitness Did you know? In Middle French, folks who were clever enough to fool others with fast-fingered illusions were described as leger de main, literally "light of hand." English speakers condensed that phrase into a … Continue reading Word of the day – legerdemain

Word of the Day : July 3, 2020 Stentorian adjective sten-TOR-ee-un Definition : extremely loud Did you know? The Greek herald Stentor was known for having a voice that came through loud and clear. In fact, in the Iliad, Homer described Stentor as a man whose voice was as loud as that of fifty men together. Stentor's … Continue reading Word of the day – Stentorian

Word of the Day : July 2, 2020 Obtain verb ub-TAYN Definition 1 : to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort 2 : to be generally recognized or established : prevail Did you know? Obtain, which was adopted into English in the 15th century, comes to us via Anglo-French from the Latin obtinēre, meaning "to hold on to, … Continue reading Word of the day – Obtain