Word of the Day : January 13, 2025 Secular adjective SEK-yuh-ler What It Means Secular describes things that are not spiritual; that is, they relate more to the physical world than the spiritual world. The word also carries the closely related meaning of "not religious." // Each year, Ian directed his charitable giving toward secular concerns like affordable housing … Continue reading Word of the Day : Secular
Word of the Day : Requite
Word of the Day : December 19, 2024 Requite verb rih-KWYTE What It Means To requite is to give or do something in return for something that another person has given or done, or for a benefit or service that has been provided. // Sam was worried that the feelings she’d expressed on her date were … Continue reading Word of the Day : Requite
Word of the Day : Immense
Word of the Day : December 13, 2024 Immense What It Means Something described as immense is very great in size, degree, or amount. // They inherited an immense fortune. // Her movies continue to enjoy immense popularity. See the entry > IMMENSE In Context "At night, the wind's howls and whistles provide the soundtrack to the immense vista." — Alexandra … Continue reading Word of the Day : Immense
Word of the Day: Chastise
Word of the Day : November 25, 2024 Chastise verb chass-TYZE What It Means To chastise someone is to criticize them harshly for doing something wrong. // The waiter was chastised for forgetting the customer’s order. See the entry > CHASTISE In Context “… what I’m saying is that we must acknowledge that hypocrisy exists all around … Continue reading Word of the Day: Chastise
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