Word of the Day : December 17, 2024 Lexical adjective LEK-sih-kul What It Means To describe something as lexical is to say that it is related to words or vocabulary. // A dictionary provides lexical information—it tells you what the word "cat" means, not all there is to know about cats. See the entry > LEXICAL In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day : Lexical
Word of the Day – Bevy
Word of the Day : November 13, 2024 Bevy noun BEV-ee What It Means A bevy is a large group of people or things. Bevy is usually used in the singular form and accompanied by the word of. // The new streaming platform featured a bevy of new movies to choose from. See the entry > BEVY In Context “Among several … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bevy
Word of the Day – lèse-majesté
Word of the Day : October 7, 2024 lèse-majesté noun layz-MAJ-uh-stee What It Means Lèse-majesté (less commonly spelled lese majesty) can refer to a true crime or offense, or to something likened to a crime or offense. Most often, it’s the latter, with lèse-majesté referring—seriously or playfully—to an act of disrespect that diminishes the dignity or importance of someone or … Continue reading Word of the Day – lèse-majesté
word of the Day – Remuneration
Word of the Day : June 25, 2024 Remuneration noun rih-myoo-nuh-RAY-shun What It Means Remuneration is a formal word that refers to an amount of money paid to someone for a service, loss, or expense, or to the act of paying such an amount. It is synonymous with recompense and pay.// The actor was offered a modest speaking fee by … Continue reading word of the Day – Remuneration
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