Word of the Day : April 29, 2025 Furtive adjective FER-tiv What It Means Furtive describes something that is done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed. It can also mean "expressive of stealth" or "sly" (as in "a furtive look"), or "obtained underhandedly" (as in "furtive gains"). // We exchanged furtive smiles across the table, … Continue reading Word of the Day: Furtive
Word of the Day: Alacrity
Word of the Day : April 28, 2025 Alacrity noun uh-LAK-ruh-tee What It Means Alacrity refers to a quick and cheerful readiness to do something. // She accepted the invitation to go on the trip with an alacrity that surprised her parents, who had assumed she wouldn’t be interested. See the entry > ALACRITY In Context “Antipater, about to … Continue reading Word of the Day: Alacrity
Word of the Day : Travail
Word of the Day : April 25, 2025 Travail What It Means Travail is a formal word, usually used in plural, that refers to a difficult experience or situation. // The book describes the political travails of the governor during her first year in office. See the entry > TRAVAIL In Context "Written by Samy Burch, the film … Continue reading Word of the Day : Travail
Word of the Day : Ostensible
Word of the Day : April 24, 2025 Ostensible adjective ah-STEN-suh-bul What It Means Ostensible is used to describe something that seems or is said to be true or real, but is possibly not true or real. In other words, it is plausible rather than demonstrably true or real. // The ostensible purpose of a filibuster is to extend debate, but in reality … Continue reading Word of the Day : Ostensible
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