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: Fraught
Word of the Day : May 22, 2026 Fraught adjective FRAWT What It Means Fraught describes something that causes or involves a lot of emotional stress or worry. When fraught is used in the phrase “fraught with,” it means “full of something bad or unwanted.” // The siblings had a fraught relationship. // The paper was poorly researched and fraught with errors. See … Continue reading Word of the Day: Fraught
Word of the Day: Lacuna
Word of the Day : May 21, 2026 Lacuna noun luh-KOO-nuh What It Means Lacuna is a formal word that refers to a gap or blank space in something—in other words, a missing part. When used with respect to biology, lacuna also refers to a small cavity, pit, or discontinuity in an anatomical structure. // The absence of hemlock … Continue reading Word of the Day: Lacuna
Word of the Day : Cordial
Word of the Day : May 20, 2026 Cordial adjective KOR-jul What It Means Cordial describes someone or something that is politely pleasant and friendly. // All the guests were assembled and given a cordial greeting by the host. See the entry > CORDIAL in Context “The Burnside post office is a small one-room wooden building profusely planted with … Continue reading Word of the Day : Cordial
Word of the Day: Demeanor
Word of the Day : May 19, 2026 Demeanor noun dih-MEE-ner What It Means Demeanor refers to someone’s outward manner and behavior toward others. // The teacher’s calm demeanor put the classroom at ease. See the entry > DEMEANOR in Context “At home, your demeanor impacts your family more than you realize. Your kids feed off your energy. If you’re engaged, … Continue reading Word of the Day: Demeanor
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