Word of the Day

Word of the Day : May 1, 2020 Appellation noun ap-uh-LAY-shun Definition an identifying name or title : designationa geographical name (as of a region, village, or vineyard) under which a winegrower is authorized to identify and market winearchaic : the act of calling by a name Did you know? Ask a Frenchman named Jacques his name, and you may … Continue reading Word of the Day – Appellation

Word of the Day : April 30, 2020 emblem noun EM-blum Definition a picture with a motto or set of verses intended as a moral lessonan object or the figure of an object symbolizing and suggesting another object or an ideaa symbolic object used as a heraldic devicea device, symbol, or figure adopted and used as an identifying … Continue reading Word of the Day – Emblem

Word of the Day : April 29, 2020 disingenuous adjective dis-in-JEN-yuh-wuss Definition lacking in candor; also : giving a false appearance of simple frankness : calculating Did You Know? A disingenuous remark might contain some superficial truth, but it is delivered with the intent to deceive or to serve some hidden purpose. Its base word ingenuous (derived from a Latin adjective meaning "native" or … Continue reading Word of the Day – Disingenuous

Word of the Day : April 28, 2020 garnish verb GAHR-nish Definition  decorate, embellishto add decorative or savory touches to (food or drink)to equip with accessories : furnishgarnishee Did You Know? Although we now mostly garnish food, the general application of the "decorate" meaning is older. The link between embellishing an object or space and adding a little parsley … Continue reading Word of the Day – Garnish