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Word of the Day : May 18, 2023 Zephyr noun ZEFF-er What It Means A zephyr is a breeze blowing from the west. More loosely, a zephyr can be any gentle breeze. // We were relieved when a zephyr blew in just as the heat of the day was peaking, allowing us to remain comfortably on the beach for … Continue reading Word of the Day – Zephyr

Word of the Day: May 17, 2023 Rarefied adjective RAIR-uh-fyde What It Means Something described as rarefied is understood or appreciated by only a small or select group of people; the word is a synonym of esoteric. Rarefied can also be used technically to mean “being less dense,” a use that is typically applied to air that has less oxygen in … Continue reading Word of the Day – Rarefied

Word of the Day : May 16, 2023 Disapprobation noun dis-ap-ruh-BAY-shun  What It Means Disapprobation refers to the act or state of disapproving or of being disapproved of. // There was widespread disapprobation of the city's plan to slash educational funding. See the entry > DISAPPROBATION In Context "Set in 19th-century Western Australia at the height of the pearl trade, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Disapprobation

Word of the Day: May 15, 2023  Maudlin adjective MAUD-lin What It Means Maudlin describes someone or something that expresses sadness or sentimentality in an exaggerated way. // The class had a hard time taking the maudlin poetry seriously. See the entry > MAUDLIN In Context “All seven musicians in the band complement each other so effortlessly that at … Continue reading Word of the Day – Maudlin