Word of the Day : April 24, 2024 Burgeon verb BER-jun What It Means To bourgeon is to grow or develop quickly—in other words to flourish, blossom or sprout. // The trout population in the stream has burgeoned since the town implemented its laws against overfishing. See the entry > BURGEON In Context "From the quaint charm of its historic downtown to the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Burgeon
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Word of the Day – Exodus
Word of the Day : April 23, 2024 Exodus noun EK-suh-dus What It Means An exodus is a situation in which many people leave a place at the same time—in other words a mass departure or emigration. // The resort town eagerly anticipated the mass exodus from the cities to its beaches as summer approached. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Exodus
Word of the Day – Palpable
Word of the Day : April 22, 2024 Palpable adjective PAL-puh-bul What It Means Something described as palpable is obvious and notable. Palpable may also be used as a synonym of tangible to describe something that can be perceived by one's sense of touch. // The tension in the courtroom was palpable as the jury foreman stood to announce the verdict. See … Continue reading Word of the Day – Palpable
Word of the Day – Underwhelm
Word of the Day : April 19, 2024 Underwhelm verb un-der-WELM What It Means To underwhelm someone is to fail to impress or excite them. // Despite the hype, the movie underwhelmed most reviewers, who criticized its slow pace and poor special effects. See the entry > UNDERWHELM In Context "Wake me up when NBA All-Star Weekend ends. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Underwhelm
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