Word of the Day

Word of the Day : March 4, 2026 Ad Hoc adjective AD-HOCK What It Means Ad hoc describes something that is formed or used for a special purpose, or that is made or done without planning because of an immediate need. // An ad hoc committee was formed to investigate the matter. // The company will hire more staff … Continue reading Word of the Day: Ad Hoc

Word of the Day :  March 2, 2026 Exhilarate verb ig-ZIL-uh-rayt What It Means Exhilarate means "to cause (someone) to feel very happy and excited." It is usually used in the passive voice as (be) exhilarated. // She was exhilarated by the prospect of attending her dream school. See the entry > EXHILARATE in Context "I'll say it: winter is … Continue reading Word of the Day: Exhilarate

Word of the Day: February 27, 2026 Nettle verb NET-ul What it Means To nettle someone is to make them angry or annoyed. // Though he tried to maintain a friendly tone, the town official was clearly nettled by the reporter's suggestion that the town was at fault. See the entry > NETTLE In Context "I can't help … Continue reading Word of the Day: Nettle

Word of the Day: February 25, 2026 Onomatopoeia noun ah-nuh-mah-tuh-PEE-uh What It Means Onomatopoeia refers to the creation of words that imitate natural sounds. It can also refer to the words themselves, such as buzz and hiss. // The author’s clever use of onomatopoeia delights children especially. See the entry > ONOMATOPOEIA in Context “As they began to slurp, columns of noodles … Continue reading Word of the Day: Onomatopoeia