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Adumbrate verb AD-um-brayt What It Means Adumbrate is a formal verb with several meanings that all have to do with figurative shadows. It can mean “to foreshadow vaguely,” as in “a childhood interest in ants that adumbrated a career in biology”; it can mean “to suggest or outline partially,” as in “a few sentences that adumbrate the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Adumbrate

Bower noun BOW-er What It Means Bower is a literary word that usually refers to a garden shelter made with tree boughs or vines twined together. // Resting in the shade of the bower was the perfect way to cool off during the hot summer afternoon. See the entry > BOWER In Context “Today, a café occupies part of … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bower

Officious adjective uh-FISH-us What It Means Officious typically describes a person who tends to offer unwanted advice in a way that annoys the advice recipients. It is a synonym of meddlesome. // After the boss told his workers what to do, his officious assistant stepped in to micromanage. See the entry > OFFICIOUS In Context “Imagine, if you will, any … Continue reading Word of the Day – Officious

Word of the Day: May 19, 2023 Censure verb SEN-sher What It Means To censure someone is to formally criticize or reprimand them for an act or failure, especially from a position of authority. // He was censured by the committee for his failure to report the problem. See the entry >   CENSURE In Context “Aware of recent occurrences in Deltona, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Censure