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: Abscond
Word of the Day: October 13, 2026 Abscond verbab-SKAHND What It Means To abscond is to leave, flee, or escape a place in secret and go into hiding. Often, someone is said to have absconded with something. // It was mid-semester, when fantasies about absconding from school and leaving the stress of exams behind abound. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Abscond
Word of the Day: Nexus
Word of the Day: October 12, 2026 Nexus nounNEK-sus What It Means A nexus is a relationship or connection between people or things. Nexus can also refer to a connected group or series or to the center or focus of something. // The cultural district serves as a nexus for art and cuisine. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Nexus
Word of the Day: Etiquette
Word of the Day: Etiquette Etiquette nounET-ih-kut What It Means Etiquette refers to rules or customs that dictate what behavior is considered appropriate and expected in a particular setting. // Her failure to respond to the invitation was a serious breach of etiquette. See the entry ETIQUETTE in Context “My first interaction with The Real … Continue reading Word of the Day: Etiquette
Word of the Day: Discreet
Word of the Day:October 7, 2026 Discreet adjectivedih-SKREET What It Means Discreet describes someone who is careful about not allowing something to be known or noticed by many people. It can also describe something that is not likely to be seen or noticed by many people. // She was always very discreet about her personal … Continue reading Word of the Day: Discreet
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