Acquired Deafness 4th to 10th May 2026 This week is Deaf Awareness Week, organised by the UK Council on Deafness, to raise people's awareness of the needs of deaf or hard of hearing people. They also aim to promote the positive aspects of deafness and promote social inclusion. The theme for this year is acquired … Continue reading Deaf Awareness Week
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Word of the Day: Bereft
Word of the Day : June 30, 2026 Bereft adjective bih-REFT What It Means To be bereft is to be deprived or robbed of something, or to lack something that you need, want, or expect. Bereft is also used as a synonym of bereaved. // They appear to be completely bereft of new ideas. See the entry > BEREFT in Context … Continue reading Word of the Day: Bereft
Word of the Day: Umani
Word of the Day : June 29, 2026 Umani noun oo-MAH-mee What It Means Umami refers to the taste sensation that is produced by several amino acids and nucleotides and that has a rich or meaty flavor characteristic of cheese, cooked meat, mushrooms, soy, and ripe tomatoes. // The chef’s secret ingredient added the perfect burst of umami to … Continue reading Word of the Day: Umani
Word of the Day: Pantheon
Word of the Day : June 24, 2026 Pantheon noun PAN-thee-ahn What It Means Pantheon usually refers to a group of famous or notable people or things. It also refers to the officially recognized gods of a particular people, as well as to the Roman Pantheon, the domed temple begun in 27 B.C. and rebuilt circa 118-128 … Continue reading Word of the Day: Pantheon
Word of the Day: Quail
Word of the Day : June 23, 2026 Quail verb KWAIL What It Means To quail is to feel afraid and often to show your fear in a way that can be clearly seen. // Although giving a 5-minute speech was a requirement for passing the class, a few students quailed at the thought of public speaking, seeming … Continue reading Word of the Day: Quail
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