Word of the Day : June 11, 2024 Forment verb FOH-ment What It Means To foment something, such as hostility or opposition, is to cause it, or try to cause it, to grow or develop. Foment is used synonymously with incite.// Rumors that the will was a fake fomented distrust between the two families.See the entry > FORMENT In Context "For … Continue reading Word of the Day – Forment
Word of the Day – Homage
Word of the Day : April 26, 2024 Homage noun AH-mij What It Means An homage is something that is done to honor someone or something. It is often used with the word pay (as in “pay homage”) to mean “to respect or honor.” // Her latest book is an homage to her favorite city. // The paintings in the new … Continue reading Word of the Day – Homage
Word of the Day – Inalienable
Word of the Day : April 16, 2024 Inalienable adjective in-AY-lee-uh-nuh-bul What It Means Something considered inalienable is impossible to take away or give up. // The American ethos is built on the belief that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable rights. See the entry > INALIENABLE In Context "Despite the hurdles, comedians continue to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Inalienable
Word of the Day: Kismet
Word of the Day : March 26, 2024 Kismet noun KIZZ-met What It Means Kismet refers to a power that is believed to control what happens in the future. It is synonymous with both fate and destiny. // From the moment we met, we felt connected; we knew it was kismet. See the entry > KISMET In Context "I'd been a … Continue reading Word of the Day: Kismet
