Word of the Day : September 19, 2024 Approbation noun ap-ruh-BAY-shun What It Means Approbation is a formal word that refers to praise or approval. // Their plan to rewild portions of the city’s parks has won the approbation of the mayor. See the entry > APPROBATION In Context “That’s not to say that all slang terms end up on the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Approbation
Word of the Day – Jubilee
Word of the Day : June 19, 2024 Jubilee noun JOO-buh-lee What It Means Jubilee usually refers to a special anniversary or a celebration of such an anniversary. It can also refer generally to a season of celebration or act of rejoicing, or to a religious song of African Americans referring to a time of future happiness.// … Continue reading Word of the Day – Jubilee
Word of the Day : Gossip
Word of the Day : June 7, 2024 Gossip verb GAH-sup What It Means To gossip is to talk about the personal lives of other people.// The two siblings often gossip with each other about their neighbors via texting.See the entry > GOSSIP In Context “Not all gossip is bad, [psychologist, Miriam] Kirmayer said, nor does it always … Continue reading Word of the Day : Gossip
Word of the Day: Deride
Word of the Day: June 3, 2024 What It Means To deride someone or something is to subject them to usually harsh and bitter insults or criticism.// Although derided by classmates for his insistence that he would be a millionaire by the age of 25, he achieved his goal when his Internet startup went public.See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day: Deride
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