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Word of the Day : Tabula Rasa Tabula Rasa noun TAB-yuh-luh-RAH-zuh What It Means In general use, tabula rasa refers to something existing in an original pristine state. In philosophy, tabula rasa refers to the mind in its hypothetical primary blank or empty state before receiving outside impressions. // The apartment was only just renovated, and everything is clean and … Continue reading Word of the Day: Tabula Rasa

Word of the Day : February 10, 2026 Besmirch verb bih-SMERCH What It Means To besmirch the reputation, name, honor, etc. of someone or something is to cause harm or damage to it. // The allegations have besmirched the company's reputation. See the entry > BESMIRCH In Context "... in 1895, a ruthless public smear campaign hinging on [Oscar] … Continue reading Word of the Day: Besmirch

Word of the Day : February 9, 2026 Fortuitous adjective for-TOO-uh-tus What It Means Fortuitous is a formal word that usually describes something that comes or happens by a lucky chance. It can also mean “happening by chance” and “fortunate, lucky.” // The fact that we were both there was a fortuitous coincidence. // You could not have arrived … Continue reading Word of the Day: Fortuitous

Word of the Day : February 6, 2026 Sartorial adjective sahr-TOR-ee-ul What It Means artorial broadly means “of or relating to clothes,” but it often more specifically means “of or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes.” // This particular English teacher is known both for engaging students deeply in literature and for her eccentric sartorial tastes. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Sartorial