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Word of the Day :  May 15, 2025 Impervious adjective im-PER-vee-us What It Means Impervious describes that which does not allow something (such as water or light) to enter or pass through. It is also used formally to mean “not bothered or affected by something.” Both senses of impervious are usually used with to. // The material is impervious to water. // … Continue reading Word of the Day : Impervious

Word of the Day : May 14, 2025 Scuttlebutt  noun SKUTT-ul-butt What It Means Scuttlebutt refers to rumor or gossip—in other words, talk or stories about someone or something that may not be true. // According to the scuttlebutt in the financial markets, the company will be downsizing soon. See the entry > SCUTTLEBUTT In Context “If highly social otters … Continue reading word of the Day: Scuttlebutt

Word of the Day :  May 13, 2025 Apotropaic adjective ap-uh-troh-PAY-ik What It Means Something described as apotropaic is designed or intended to avert evil. // The etchings are believed to be associated with ancient apotropaic rituals. See the entry > APOTROPAIC In Context “Scholars ... say witches were believed to be attracted to the scent of a … Continue reading Word of the Day: Apotropaic

Word of the Day : May 12, 2025 Fester verb FESS-ter What It Means Something that festers becomes worse as time passes. Fester can also mean, in the context of wounds, sores, etc., “to become painful and infected.” // We should deal with these problems now instead of allowing them to fester. See the entry > FESTER In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day: Fester