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Word of the Day : March 3, 2022 Slough verb SLUFF What It Means Slough means "to cast something off or to become shed or cast off." It is often used in the phrase slough off meaning "to get rid of something objectionable or disadvantageous." // The snake sloughs its skin several times a year. // The company needed to slough off some … Continue reading Word of the Day – Slough

Word of the Day : March 2, 2022 Kitsch noun KITCH What It Means Kitsch is "something that appeals to popular or lowbrow taste and is often of poor quality." // Kitsch and tacky but collectable items can be found at the flea market. See the entry > KITSCH in Context "She got off at the next stop and … Continue reading Word of the Day – Kitsch

Word of the Day : March 1, 2022 Prosaic adjective proh-ZAY-ik What It Means Prosaic is a synonym of dull, unimaginative, everyday, or ordinary, but its original meaning is "characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry." // Retirement can lead to a prosaic lifestyle unless you will yourself to seek adventure.  // The poem is filled with prosaic lines; however, there is much to contemplate in between. See … Continue reading Word of the Day – Prosaic

Word of the Day : February 28, 2022 Founder verb FOUN-der What It Means Founder means (of a boat or ship) "to become submerged" or "to sink." Figuratively, it can mean "to experience failure or to be unsuccessful." // As the vessel began to founder, the captain ordered everyone on board to prepare to abandon ship. // The … Continue reading Word of the Day – Founder