Word of the Day : April 28, 2026 Evanescent adjective ev-uh-NESS-unt What It Means Evanescent is a formal and literary word that describes something that only lasts a very short time. // Our acting coach always reminded us that fame is evanescent, and that we should pursue a life in the theater purely for the love of the … Continue reading Word of the Day : Evanescent
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Word of the Day : Boondoggle
Word of the Day: April 27, 2026 Boondoggle noun BOON-dah-gul What It Means A boondoggle is an expensive and wasteful project usually paid for with public money. Boondoggle is also a word for a braided cord worn by Boy Scouts as a neckerchief slide, hatband, or ornament. // Critics say the dam is a complete boondoggle—over budget, behind schedule, … Continue reading Word of the Day : Boondoggle
Word of the Day : Arboreal
Word of the Day : April 24, 2026 adjective ahr-BOR-ee-ul What It Means Arboreal is a formal and literary word used to describe something that relates to trees. It is also used in technical contexts to mean "living in or often found in trees," as in "arboreal primates." // Despite weekly hikes on the same trail, she … Continue reading Word of the Day : Arboreal
Word of the Day : Fortitude
Word of the Day : April 23, 2026 Fortitude noun FOR-tuh-tood What It Means Fortitude is a formal word that refers to the strength of mind that enables someone to encounter danger or to bear pain or adversity with courage. Less formal words with similar meanings include grit, fiber, and pluck. // To reach the summit of the mountain requires … Continue reading Word of the Day : Fortitude
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