Word of the Day

Word of the Day : June 25, 2020 Omnipotent adjective ahm-NIP-uh-tunt Definition 1 often capitalized Omnipotent : having absolute power over all : almighty 2 : having virtually unlimited authority or influence 3 obsolete : being notoriously without moderation : arrant Did you know? The word omnipotent made its way into English through Anglo-French, but it ultimately derives from the Latin prefix omni-, meaning "all," and the word potens, meaning "potent." The omni- prefix has also … Continue reading Word of the day – Omnipotent

Word of the Day : June 24, 2020 Gourmand Definition 1 : one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking 2 : one who is heartily interested in good food and drink Did you know? "What God has plagu'd us with this gourmaund guest?" As this exasperated question from Alexander Pope's 18th-century translation of Homer's Odyssey suggests, being … Continue reading Word of the day – Gourmand

Word of the Day : June 23, 2020 Fraternize verb FRAT-er-nyze Definition 1 : to associate or mingle as brothers or on fraternal terms 2 a : to associate on close terms with members of a hostile group especially when contrary to military orders b : to be friendly or amiable Did you know? Both fraternize and fraternal (meaning "of, relating to, or involving brothers") come to us, … Continue reading Word of the day – Fraternize

Word of the Day : June 22, 2020 Crux noun KRUKS Definition 1 : a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question 2 : an essential point requiring resolution or resolving an outcome 3 : a main or central feature (as of an argument) Did you know? In Latin, crux referred literally to an instrument of torture, often a cross or stake, … Continue reading Word of the day – Crux