Word of the Day : September 23, 2024 Rue What It Means To rue something is to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for it. Rue is often used in the phrase "rue the day." // I rue the day I signed that infernal contract. See the entry > RUE In Context "The hope is that new AI laws would … Continue reading Word of the Day : Rue
Word of the Day – Dicker
Word of the Day : July 8, 2024 Dicker verb DIK-er What It Means To dicker is to talk or argue with someone about the conditions of a purchase, agreement, or contract. // My favorite thing about flea markets is dickering over prices. See the entry > DICKER In Context “They haggled and dickered and bargained through a good number … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dicker
Word of the Day – Zero-sum
Word of the Day : June 26, 2024 Zero-sum adjective ZEER-oh-SUM What It Means Zero-sum describes something, such as a game, mentality, or situation, in which any gain corresponds directly with an equivalent loss.// Dividing up the budget is a zero-sum game.See the entry > ZERO-SUM In Context “Domestic migration is zero-sum, meaning a loss of college graduates prized by … Continue reading Word of the Day – Zero-sum
Word of the Day – Moxie
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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