Word of the Day : February 24, 2026 Umpteen adjective UMP-teen What It Means Umpteen is an informal adjective meaning "very many" or "indefinitely numerous." // The artist has painted the same subject umpteen times, yet each piece has its own unique quality. See the entry > UMPTEEN in Context Umpteen is an informal adjective meaning "very many" or "indefinitely … Continue reading Word of the Day: Umpteen
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Word of the Day : Culminate
Word of the Day : February 23, 2026 Culminate verb KUL-muh-nayt What It Means To culminate is to reach the end or the final result of something. Culminate is usually used with in or with. // Their efforts have culminated in the discovery of a new treatment. See the entry > CULMINATE in Context “The grand emotions of these cartoons-come-to-life culminate in huge song and … Continue reading Word of the Day : Culminate
Word of the Day : Rapscallion
Word of the Day : February 13, 2026 Rapscallion noun rap-SKAL-yun What It Means The word rapscallion refers to someone who causes trouble, often in a mischievous way. It appears in the same sorts of contexts as rascal and scamp. // The movie follows the story of a rambunctious young rapscallion who can’t seem to stay out of trouble. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day : Rapscallion
Word of the Day: Endemic
Word of the Day : February 12, 2026 Endemic adjective en-DEM-ik What It Means When used for a plant or animal species, endemic describes something that grows or exists in a certain place or area, and often specifically something restricted to a particular locality or region. Endemic is also used to describe diseases that persist over time in a particular … Continue reading Word of the Day: Endemic
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