Word of the Day : November 6, 2024 A Cappella adverb or adjective ah-kuh-PEL-uh What It Means When a song is performed a cappella, it is sung unaccompanied by instrumental music. // A hush fell over the audience as a voice from offstage began singing a cappella. // Several a cappella groups are slated to perform during the celebration. … Continue reading Word of the Day – A Cappella
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Word of the Day – Psephology
Word of the Day : November 5, 2024 Psephology noun see-FAH-luh-jee What It Means Psephology is the scientific study of elections. // Brianna was excited to learn that a course on psephology on the schedule for next semester will coincide with local and state elections. See the entry > PSEPHOLOGY In Context "The high school-aged participants of the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Psephology
Word of the Day – Amalgamate
Word of the Day : Amalgamate Amalgamate verb uh-MAL-guh-mayt What It Means Amalgamate is a formal verb meaning "to unite (two or more things) into one thing." // The band became famous for amalgamating different musical styles into a unique, signature sound. See the entry > AMALGAMATE In Context "Place the cornmeal in a bowl, and sift in the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Amalgamate
Word of the Day – Hatching
Word of the Day : November 1, 2024 Hatching noun HATCH-ing What It Means Hatching refers to the drawing or engraving of lines close together as a method of shading, or to a pattern so created. // The artist uses hatching to breathe life into her comics. // The hatching adds depth to the illustration. See the entry > HATCHING In … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hatching
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