Word of the Day

Word of the Day : February 22, 2024 Haggard adjective HAG-urd What It Means Someone described as haggard appears tired or thin especially as if because of hunger, worry, or pain. Haggard can also describe someone who looks wild or otherwise disheveled. // After a disastrous rafting trip, Robin emerged from the woods looking haggard but otherwise unscathed. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Haggard

Word of the Day : February 21, 2024 Lampoon What It Means To lampoon someone or something is to ridicule that person or thing, especially through the use of harsh satire. // The exhibit chronicles the long history of lampooning public figures in cartoons. See the entry > LAMPOON In Context "'An exciting element of this to me … Continue reading Word of the Day – Lampoon

Word of the Day : February 20, 2024 Buttress noun BUTT-russ What It Means A buttress is a structure built against a wall in order to support or strengthen it. More broadly, buttress may refer to anything that supports or strengthens. Buttress may also refer to something that resembles a buttress, such as a projecting part of a mountain or … Continue reading Word of the Day – Buttress

Word of the Day : February 19, 2024 Prestigious adjective preh-STIH-juss What it Means Something described as prestigious has the respect and admiration that someone or something gets for being successful or important. // Chelsea’s mom often bragged about her daughter’s job at the prestigious company. See the entry > PRESTIGIOUS In Context “Emma Stone has amassed a trove of prestigious Hollywood awards—an … Continue reading Word of the Day – Prestigious