Word of the Day

Word of the Day :  November 13, 2025 Peremptory adjective puh-REMP-tuh-ree What It Means Peremptory is a formal word used especially in legal contexts to describe an order, command, etc., that requires immediate compliance with no opportunity to show why one should not comply. It is also used disapprovingly to describe someone with an arrogant attitude, or … Continue reading Word of the Day : Peremptory

Word of the Day : November 11, 2025 Doughty adjective DOW-tee What It Means Doughty is a word with an old-fashioned flair used to describe someone who is brave, strong, and determined. // The monument celebrates the doughty townspeople who fended off invaders centuries ago. See the entry > DOUGHTY In Context “The film chooses to render our doughty heroes’ super-costumes … Continue reading Word of the Day: Doughty

Word of the Day: Temerity Temerity noun tuh-MAIR-uh-tee What It Means Temerity is the quality of being confident and unafraid of danger or punishment, especially in a way that seems rude or foolish. Temerity may also refer to a rash or reckless act. // She had the temerity to ask me for another loan when she had yet to begin … Continue reading Word of the Day : Temerity

Word of the Day : Vamouse Vamouse verb vuh-MOOSS   What It Means Vamoose is an informal word that means "to depart quickly." // With the sheriff hot on their tails, the bank robbers knew they had better vamoose. See the entry > VAMOUSE In Context "... I spotted the culprit, a young racoon, attempting to dislodge one … Continue reading Word of the Day: Vamouse