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
Word of the Day – Extemporize
Word of the Day : May 7, 2024 Extemporize verb ik-STEM-puh-ryze What It Means To extemporize means to do something extemporaneously—in other words, to improvise. // A good talk show host must be able to extemporize when interviews don’t go as planned. See the entry > EXTEMPORIZE In Context “The president was fast on his feet. Sensing an opportunity … Continue reading Word of the Day – Extemporize
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
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