Word of the Day : December 16, 2024 Allusion noun uh-LOO-zhun What It Means An allusion is a reference to something that avoids mentioning the thing directly. Allusion may also describe the use of such a statement or the act of alluding to something. // The lyrics contain biblical allusions. // They made allusion to their first marriage, but said nothing more about … Continue reading Word of the Day : Allusion
Word of the Day – Denigrate
Word of the Day : November 18, 2024 Denigrate verb DEN-ih-grayt What It Means To denigrate someone is to criticize them heavily and often unfairly. Denigrate can also mean "to make something seem less important or valuable." // Her essay denigrates her mentor as a person and as a teacher. // Though initially quick to denigrate the work that had been done, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Denigrate
Word of the Day – Armistice
Word of the Day : November 11, 2024 Armistice noun AHR-muh-stus What It Means An armistice is an agreement to stop fighting a war, or in other words, a truce. // Both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice. See the entry > ARMISTICE In Context "The year is 1918, and the armistice is just around the corner, but … Continue reading Word of the Day – Armistice
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
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