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Word of the Day : May 18, 2026 Vindicate verb VIN-duh-kayt What It means To vindicate someone is to show that they are not guilty. Vindicate can also mean “to show that someone or something that has been criticized or doubted is correct, true, or reasonable.” // A series of testimonies helped vindicate the defendant. // Their much-maligned approach to … Continue reading Word of the Day: Vindicate

Word of the Day : Tortuous Tortuous adjective TOR-chuh-wus What It Means Tortuous describes something that has many literal or figurative twists and turns. // The tortuous mountain path rewards climbers with a stunning view of the town below. // Getting approval for a project of this magnitude is a tortuous process. See the entry > TORTUOUS in Context “Christopher Nolan’s … Continue reading Word of the Day: Tortuous

Word of the Day :  May 14, 2026 Imbroglio noun im-BROHL-yoh What It Means Imbroglio is a formal word that refers to a complex dispute or argument. // Much of the sisters’ text thread involves the the latest imbroglios on their favorite reality show—who’s mad at who for what, and why. See the entry > IMBROGLIO in Context “A … Continue reading Word of the Day: Imbroglio

Word of the Day : May 12, 2026 Catercorner adverb or adjective KAT-ee-kor-ner What It Means Catercorner is used to describe two things that are located across from each other on opposite corners. It is a less common variant of kitty-corner. // The store is catercorner from the park, making it the perfect location to grab snacks for our picnic. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Catercorner