Word of the Day

Word of the Day : June 9, 2020 Lissome adjective LISS-um Definition 1 a : easily flexed b : characterized by easy flexibility and grace : lithe 2 : nimble Did you know? Lissome (sometimes spelled lissom) is a gently altered form of its synonym, lithesome. While lissome tends to be the more popular choice these days, the two words have similar pasts. They both appeared … Continue reading Word of the day – Lissome

Word of the Day : June 5, 2020 Rendition noun ren-DISH-un Definition : the act or result of rendering something: such as a : a performance or interpretation of something b : depiction c : translation d : surrender; specifically, US law : the surrender by a state of a fugitive to another state charging the fugitive with a crime : interstate extradition Did you know? Rendition entered English … Continue reading Word of the day – Rendition

Word of the Day : June 4, 2020 Posture verb PAHSS-cher Definition 1 : to cause to assume a given posture : pose 2 : to assume a posture; especially : to strike a pose for effect 3 : to assume an artificial or pretended attitude : attitudinize Did you know? The Latin verb ponere, meaning "to put" or "to place," had a role in putting quite a … Continue reading Word of the day – Posture

Word of the Day : June 3, 2020 Compunction noun - kum-PUNK-shun Definition anxiety arising from awareness of guiltdistress of mind over an anticipated action or resulta twinge of misgiving : scruple Did you know? An old proverb says "a guilty conscience needs no accuser," and it's true that the sting of a guilty conscience—or a conscience that … Continue reading Word of the Day – Compunction