Word of the Day : June 6, 2024 Moxie noun MAHK-see What It Means Moxie can refer to courage and determination (aka nerve), energy and pep (aka verve), or know-how (as, say, reflected in one’s oeuvre).// They showed a lot of moxie in questioning their company’s policy.// She clearly doesn’t need coffee to start her day full of moxie.// The lead actor’s musical moxie inspired … Continue reading Word of the Day – Moxie
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Word of the Day – Affluent
Word of the Day : June 5, 2024 Affluent adjective AF-loo-unt What It Means Someone described as affluent has a large amount of money and owns many expensive things. Something, such as a place or institution, described as affluent is similarly rich or wealthy.// The affluent suburb sports some of the finest public schools in the county owing to its considerable … Continue reading Word of the Day – Affluent
Word of the Day: Meliorism
Word of the Day: June 4, 2024 Meliorism What It Means Meliorism refers to the belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.// Her belief in meliorism has given her a positive outlook on life.See the entry > MELIORISM In Context "'Encanto' has been praised for its cultural accuracy. And many Colombians … Continue reading Word of the Day: Meliorism
Word of the Day: Deride
Word of the Day: June 3, 2024 What It Means To deride someone or something is to subject them to usually harsh and bitter insults or criticism.// Although derided by classmates for his insistence that he would be a millionaire by the age of 25, he achieved his goal when his Internet startup went public.See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day: Deride
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