Word of the Day : February 3, 2025 Sarcophagus noun sahr-KAH-fuh-gus What It Means Sarcophagus refers to a coffin, and specifically a stone coffin. // The crypt under the abbey church contains the sarcophagus of the monastery's founding abbot. See the entry > SARCOPHAGUS In Context "Experts found as many as 1,035 artwork fragments, as well as one hundred graves … Continue reading Word of the Day : Sarcophagus
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Word of the Day : Encroach
Word of the Day : January 31, 2025 Encroach verb in-KROHCH What It Means To encroach is to gradually move or go into an area that is beyond the usual or desired limits, or to gradually take or begin to use or affect something that belongs to, or is being used by, someone else. Encroach is often followed … Continue reading Word of the Day : Encroach
Word of the Day : Audition
Word of the Day : January 30, 2025 Audition noun aw-DISH-un What It Means An audition is a short performance to show the talents of someone (such as an actor or a musician) who is being considered for a role in a play, a position in an orchestra, etc. // Auditions will be held next week for the … Continue reading Word of the Day : Audition
Word of the Day : Facetious
Word of the Day : January 29, 2025 Facetious adjective fuh-SEE-shuss What It Means Facetious is used to describe something, such as a remark or behavior, that is meant to be humorous or funny but is sometimes instead annoying, silly, or improper. It can also be used to describe someone who is joking, often implying that they … Continue reading Word of the Day : Facetious
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