Word of the Day – Inalienable

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Word of the Day : April 16, 2024 Inalienable adjective in-AY-lee-uh-nuh-bul What It Means Something considered inalienable is impossible to take away or give up. // The American ethos is built on the belief that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable rights. See the entry > INALIENABLE In Context "Despite the hurdles, comedians continue to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Inalienable

Word of the Day – Purloin

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Word of the Day : April 15, 2024 Purloin verb per-LOYN What It Means To purloin is to take something that belongs to someone else—that is, to steal it. Purloin is much more formal-sounding than steal, but is often—though not always—encountered in humorous contexts, suggesting that the theft is not serious. // The puppy managed to purloin a few cookies from … Continue reading Word of the Day – Purloin

Word of the Day : Auxiliary

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Word of the Day : March 27, 2024 Auxiliary adjective awg-ZILL-yuh-ree What It Means In general use, auxiliary describes someone or something available to provide extra help, power, etc., when it is needed. In linguistics, an auxiliary verb (also called a “helping verb”) is used with another verb to do things like show a verb’s tense or form a question. In nautical contexts, auxiliary can … Continue reading Word of the Day : Auxiliary