Word of the Day : December 20, 2024 Beatific adjective bee-uh-TIFF-ik What It Means Beatific is a formal word that describes something or someone having a blissful appearance or showing complete happiness. // As the pair danced, beatific smiles on their faces, the audience sat hushed and almost reverential. See the entry > BEATIFIC In Context “Most vividly, there … Continue reading Word of the Day : Beatific
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Word of the Day : Requite
Word of the Day : December 19, 2024 Requite verb rih-KWYTE What It Means To requite is to give or do something in return for something that another person has given or done, or for a benefit or service that has been provided. // Sam was worried that the feelings she’d expressed on her date were … Continue reading Word of the Day : Requite
Word of the Day : Qualm
Word of the Day : December 18, 2024 Qualm noun KWAHM What It Means A qualm is a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about whether one is doing the right thing, or whether something is right or proper. Qualm is often used in its plural form, as in “I have no qualms with that decision.” // Elena’s parents … Continue reading Word of the Day : Qualm
Word of the Day : Lexical
Word of the Day : December 17, 2024 Lexical adjective LEK-sih-kul What It Means To describe something as lexical is to say that it is related to words or vocabulary. // A dictionary provides lexical information—it tells you what the word "cat" means, not all there is to know about cats. See the entry > LEXICAL In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day : Lexical
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